Make A Wish Foundation Of New Jersey is located in Monroe Township, NJ. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Make A Wish Foundation Of New Jersey employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make A Wish Foundation Of New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Make A Wish Foundation Of New Jersey generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas P Weatherall President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $293,128 |
Della Cherchia CFO (thru 9/2022) | Officer | 40 | $211,400 |
Gerald Murphy VP Of Development (thru 7/2023) | Officer | 40 | $187,055 |
Christopher Bogusz Chief Of Staff & COO | Officer | 40 | $151,613 |
Rosemarie Farr Asst. VP Of Development | 40 | $122,366 | |
Nicole Rivera VP Of Mission Delivery | Officer | 40 | $107,436 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $122,712 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,932,038 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,046,803 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,054,750 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,700 |
| Investment income | $336,934 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $66,462 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$24,470 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,483,439 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,754,889 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $981,180 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $245,295 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,478,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,845 |
| Other employee benefits | $179,023 |
| Payroll taxes | $245,144 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $78,864 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,793 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,361 |
| Office expenses | $344,174 |
| Information technology | $34,578 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $176,661 |
| Travel | $53,345 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $326,970 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $364,931 |
| Insurance | $4,418 |
| All other expenses | $370 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,770,100 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,332,731 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $420,143 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,356,559 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,532 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $66,755 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,759,540 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,875,681 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,067,253 |
| Total assets | $20,892,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $811,054 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $268,837 |
| Total liabilities | $1,079,891 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,713,910 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,098,393 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,892,194 |
Over the last fiscal year, Make A Wish Foundation Of New Jersey has awarded $150,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PURPOSE: GRANT WISHES IN OTHER CHAPTERS | $100,000 |
THE TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES TACKLE CHILDHOOD CANCER | $50,000 |