Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc at a glance
In short: Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $21,132,439
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2025) to $500K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | Wish Fulfillment Fund | $200,000 |
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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 | $21,132,439 | $9,715,285 | $9,683,513 | $200,000 | 1 | $796,335 |
| 2024 | $20,953,891 | $9,052,629 | $10,145,862 | — | — | $672,771 |
| 2023 | $20,892,194 | $8,483,439 | $9,770,100 | — | — | $403,396 |
| 2022 | $21,291,123 | $9,295,409 | $8,083,890 | $500,000 | 1 | $838,697 |
| 2021 | $22,604,837 | $7,704,119 | $5,253,198 | — | — | $818,627 |
| 2020 | $19,153,601 | $5,905,241 | $6,483,940 | — | — | $351,633 |
About Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc
Based on IRS filings
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Monroe Township, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $796K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc is led by Thomas P. Weatherall, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas P. Weatherall
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$296K (2020) → $284K (2025)
David Indursky
Chairman
Chairman → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McGovern
Director of Planned Giving
Director Planned Giving → Director of Planned Giving, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $113K (2025)
Allison Stangeby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mulvaney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis X. Bolte
Director
Board Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Oakes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dunne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey-Ann Easy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Degoyler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Feist
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lynch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Regan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Bogusz
Chief of Staff & COO
Chief of Staff & COO → Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer, 2024
Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer → Chief of Staff & COO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $149K (2025)
Rosemarie Farr
Vice President of Development
Assistant Vice President Development → Assistant Vice President of Development, 2023
Assistant Vice President of Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $174K (2025)
Nicole Rivera
Vice President of Mission Delivery
Vice President Mission Delivery - From Aug → Vice President of Mission Delivery, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Maria Inciardi
Chief Financial Officer
Interim CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $145K (2025)
Shannon Marcotte
Major Gift Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Christopher Avallone
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Perry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gerald Murphy (2020–2024) — Vice President of Development -
- Former: Michael Dominick (2024) — Assistant Vice President of Mrkt & Corp All -
- Former: Della Cherchia (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Monica Hilliard (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Victoria Bollhardt (2020–2021) — Vice President Mission Delivery -
- Former: Antonio Diaz (2020) — Director
- Former: Don Degolyer (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Cugine (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 $284K, to Thomas P Weatherall (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc
How much does Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc give each year?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.7M.
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Monroe Township, NJ. It holds $21.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc operate?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc's EIN?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2488495. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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