Nonprofit · EIN 22-2755963
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY
Tax-exempt · BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,640,425 | $7,270,955 | $2,369,470 | $10,223,294 | $2,357,722 | $7,865,572 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,224,441 | $6,806,626 | $417,815 | $6,097,056 | $709,854 | $5,387,202 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,404,711 | $6,428,977 | -$24,266 | $5,397,776 | $759,439 | $4,638,337 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,344,573
- Program service revenue
- $10,500
- Investment income
- $314,327
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $130,861
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$36,284
- Other revenue
- -$28,975
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,586,602
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $338,095
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,873,794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,602,101
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $103,110
- Occupancy
- $123,982
- Travel
- $15,202
- Depreciation
- $33,681
- Program services (functional)
- $5,120,575
- Management and general (functional)
- $874,330
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,276,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,097,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,223,294
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,357,722
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,865,572
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $185,512
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,664,132
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,004,368
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $861,204
- Gross receipts
- $10,712,868
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 170
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DAVIS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 37.5 | $317,363 | $8,606 |
| CARA FELDMAN | VP DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 37.5 | $175,009 | $6,905 |
| KAREN TRATEN | SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMEN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $144,136 | $5,426 |
| JOSEPH LYNCH | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $125,629 | $192 |
| SUSAN ARTHUR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA CALEGA | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HUTTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ROVNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD BLEACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DEANGELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FELGOISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA HOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJAY IYENGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVIE LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMMILYN NESMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT PRUITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY REISS-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SESOK-PIZZINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESS TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DAVIS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 37.5 | $303,731 | $12,149 |
| CARA FELDMAN | VP DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 37.5 | $167,736 | $13,743 |
| KAREN TRATEN | SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,732 | $21,002 |
| JOSEPH LYNCH | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,378 | $7,860 |
| BRUCE FELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY REISS-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ARTHUR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BELFUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA CALEGA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ROVNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB CRONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DEANGELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FELGOISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA HOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SESOK-PIZZINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DAVIS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 37.5 | $293,847 | $10,233 |
| CARA FELDMAN | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $163,810 | $11,733 |
| KAREN TRATEN | SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $133,562 | $17,405 |
| JOSEPH LYNCH | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $116,391 | $6,672 |
| LUKE MCKETTA | VP MISSION DELIVERY Officer | 37.5 | $88,971 | $5,104 |
| BARRY SMITH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BELFUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ROVNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA CALEGA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SESOK-PIZZINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY REISS-CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ARTHUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BAYLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB CRONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DEANGELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FELGOISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GREBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HACKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA HOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MCNAMARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM HONG | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/10/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD PIROLLO | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/30/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3 BALA PLAZA WEST, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-3481
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER DAVIS, 3 BALA PLAZA W 251 ST ASAPHS RD 700, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER DAVIS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (215) 654-9355
- Website
- WISH.ORG/PHILADESV
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
Mission
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE & SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $5,120,575 · grants $3,586,602 · revenue $10,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2755963
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,223,294
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,712,868
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $9,640,425 | $7,270,955 | $10,223,294 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $7,224,441 | $6,806,626 | $6,097,056 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $6,404,711 | $6,428,977 | $5,397,776 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,976,518 | $4,637,160 | $5,206,932 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2755963).
Questions about MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY
- What is the EIN of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY is 22-2755963.
- Is MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JENNIFER DAVIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $317,363 (JENNIFER DAVIS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA DELWARE & SUS VALLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,640,425, expenses of $7,270,955 and total assets of $10,223,294 at year end.
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