Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Alaska & Washington is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1986. 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 Alaska & Washington employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Alaska & Washington 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 Alaska & Washington generated $8.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 08/2023. 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
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Arias President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $226,323 | 
| Lauren Martin Director, Advancement | 40 | $147,762 | |
| Trina Cottingham VP Of Wishes | 40 | $118,846 | |
| Jeannette Tarcha VP Of Communications & Marketing | 40 | $107,395 | |
| Bryan Adams Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jennifer Basinger Chair (thru 7/31/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $13,909 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $2,139,303 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,911,314 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,362,074 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,064,526 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,500 | 
| Investment income | $256,779 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$145,339 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$80,124 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $31,160 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $8,167,479 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,189,579 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,387 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,032 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,463,058 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,602 | 
| Other employee benefits | $285,800 | 
| Payroll taxes | $224,453 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $25,731 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,561 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,614 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $16,180 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $38,150 | 
| Office expenses | $282,972 | 
| Information technology | $56,729 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $314,119 | 
| Travel | $40,057 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,288 | 
| Interest | $2,273 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,283 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $1,449 | 
| Total functional expenses | $9,147,330 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,345 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,792 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $897,343 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,641 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $103,852 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $170,810 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $274,355 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,625,717 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,748,954 | 
| Total assets | $8,200,809 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $337,783 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $3,168 | 
| 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 | $1,729,325 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,070,276 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,635,907 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,494,626 | 
| 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 | $8,200,809 |