Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast
The Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast and southern central valley creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,019,541
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,998,568
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $46,329
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,708,948
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Wish Fulfillment Fund | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,019,541 | $2,998,568 | $2,708,948 | — | — | $46,329 |
| 2024 | $3,776,710 | $2,757,633 | $2,262,411 | — | — | $46,801 |
| 2023 | $3,133,772 | $1,626,922 | $1,859,921 | — | — | $59,670 |
| 2022 | $3,146,218 | $1,681,798 | $1,582,223 | — | — | $261,328 |
| 2021 | $3,443,210 | $1,209,965 | $1,132,546 | $20,000 | 1 | $55,333 |
| 2020 | $3,065,194 | $1,461,289 | $1,324,783 | — | — | $98,022 |
About Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast
Based on IRS filings
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast is a public charity focused on Health, based in Camarillo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast is led by Patricia M. Mullins, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia M. Mullins
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Kari Smith
Board Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Light
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Shue
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Purcell
Director
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dadik
Director
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2024
Chair Emeritus → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Amoroso
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kacey Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Aye
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pegah Rabby
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amir Heshmatpour
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Whitcomb
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Whitworth
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelly Molina
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alana Sotiri
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris McMorran
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Shumway
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Miles
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hagemann
Treasurer
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Erazo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jeff Gould (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Francisco Bracho MD (2023–2024) — Chapter Medical Advisor
- Former: Julie Hayes (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Pawlak (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dore Baker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Arbuckle (2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Nyhan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dee Dee Hubbard (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amie B. Parrish (2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah A. Holler (2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Morreale (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Debbie Holler (2021) — Director
- Former: Jacob Furlow (2021) — Director
- Former: Sonya Brothers (2021) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Kimball (2020) — Director
- Former: Gisela Rodriguez (2020) — Director
- Former: Jake Furlow (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Heidt (2020) — Director
- Former: Michiel De Bruin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $217K, to Patricia M Mullins (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast
How large is Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast is a public charity focused on Health, based in Camarillo, CA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast operate?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast's EIN?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central Coast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0098671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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