Make-a-wish Foundation International

Foundation · Grantmaker PHOENIX, AZ EIN: 86-0726985 Website

Human Services

NONE

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$316K

-40.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$316K

-40.2% YoY

About Make-a-wish Foundation International

Based on IRS filings

Make-a-wish Foundation International is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $316K. Net investment income was $176K.

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $1.2M (100%)

States

Arizona

Cities

Phoenix

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,353,339	$5,074,278	$4,712,353
Revenue	$15,979,335	$12,240,052	$6,177,730
Expenses	$16,108,255	$12,393,466	$6,205,805
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$175,782	$29,823	$50,369
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Make a Wish America ($316,014).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MAKE A WISH AMERICA PHOENIX, AZ	PROGRAM SERVICES	$316,014

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GILLI SINCLAIR	SECRETARY	2	—
JAYNE MILLARD	VICE-CHAIR	2	—
JONATHAN POLIN	TREASURER	2	—
MATT LEWIS	DIRECTOR	2	—
VICTOR NICHOLS	BOARD CHAIR	2	—
DAMIAN THORNTON	DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23)	2	—
JOSEPH CHONG	DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23)	2	—
KAIRUS TARAPORE	DIRECTOR	2	—
KEVIN LAU	DIRECTOR	2	—
MATTHIAS CHICKA MORDI	DIRECTOR	2	—
MIKE DENSMORE	DIRECTOR	2	—
NINA MALDONADO	DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23)	2	—
NIV GARITH	DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23)	2	—
TASIA FILIPPATOS	DIRECTOR	2	—
LUCIANO MANZO	PRESIDENT & CEO	40	$256,358
CARLY GALLI	VICE-PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY	40	$144,980
SYLVIA HOPKINS	VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING	40	$122,117

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make-a-wish Foundation International?

Make-a-wish Foundation International is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Make-a-wish Foundation International?

As of 2024, Make-a-wish Foundation International holds $5.4M in total assets with $16.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $316K in 2024.

Where does Make-a-wish Foundation International operate?

Make-a-wish Foundation International has awarded grants in Arizona.

What size grants does Make-a-wish Foundation International award?

In 2024, Make-a-wish Foundation International awarded 1 grants totaling $316K — an average of about $316K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Make-a-wish Foundation International's EIN?

Make-a-wish Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0726985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.