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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota   (Detailed Report)
Meets all standards
615 First Avenue NE #415
Minneapolis, MN  55413

Principal Staff:Tom McKinney, Executive Director
Board Chair: Mike Stolz
EIN: 41-1422893

Phone: (612)767-9474
Toll-free: (866)571-9474
Fax: (612)767-2768

Website: www.wishmn.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
Giving Guide Categories
  • All Charities (Reviewed by the Council)
  • Children & Families


MISSION
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota is dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.


990 SNAPSHOT (2006-2008)
Programs and Expenses (2008)
  • Wish Granting: $2,242,224

  • 3-Year Average Charity Expenses % of total expenses
    Program Services: $2,001,001 72.8%
    Management: $182,590 6.6%
    Fundraising: $492,944 17.9%
    Payment to affiliates: $71,521 2.6%
    Accountability Review Results:

    Comments from the Council:
    Make-A-Wish receives a significant level of in-kind donations. The organization's audit reflects the value of these contributions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The 990 does not include these expenses as program expenses. Th

    Date of final report: 07/14/2009
    = Meets standard
    = Doesn't meet standard

    Read this charity's response to its review results

    PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

    GOVERNANCE

    FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

    FUNDRAISING


    Our Board of Directors resolved to uphold and maintain the Council's Accountability Standards.8/11/2009

    CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
    The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota pays annual partnership dues to the National Foundation based on a percent of income. The National office allocates the dues as 75% program development, 18% fundraising development, and 7% management which includes audit fees and insurance.

    NON-CASH DONATIONS
    651-645-9474

    Type of Goods Accepted:
    Pick-up Available:

    CHARITY DETAILS
    Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 11
    Number of Volunteers: 500
    Number of clients served in the last fiscal year: 229