Nonprofit · EIN 34-1471131
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $18,472,500 | $21,323,483 | -$2,850,983 | $15,556,654 | $2,160,289 | $13,396,365 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $22,580,467 | $20,338,112 | $2,242,355 | $18,229,926 | $2,272,229 | $15,957,697 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $19,346,875 | $20,692,282 | -$1,345,407 | $15,713,308 | $2,625,102 | $13,088,206 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,889,941
- Program service revenue
- $22,775
- Investment income
- $390,376
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $172,369
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,379
- Net income from gaming
- $181,598
- Other revenue
- $169,408
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,328,832
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $661,741
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,800,842
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,745,885
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,440
- Accounting fees
- $31,718
- Occupancy
- $519,453
- Travel
- $125,409
- Depreciation
- $47,768
- Program services (functional)
- $14,818,346
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,306,534
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,198,603
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,229,926
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,556,654
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,160,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,396,365
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $158,900
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,399,559
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,352,095
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,044,270
- Gross receipts
- $20,342,329
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 391
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MCCORMICK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $322,382 | $8,358 |
| JULI MILLER | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $195,847 | $6,388 |
| RUSSELL BETTS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $184,630 | $2,860 |
| KERI HAIBACH | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $134,799 | $17,881 |
| WENDY MARRONI | VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,294 | $10,561 |
| AMY NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT MARKET ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,017 | $16,699 |
| KATIE FERRELL | VP, MARKETING AND COMM. ENGAGMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,107 | $28,327 |
| SOPHIA MORTON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MISSION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,452 | $2,006 |
| CHRISTINA TAYLOR | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,770 | $4,006 |
| KARA TROTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT BAHNUB | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA HESS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MCFARLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNEL CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALESSANDRO CIAFFONCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK GALLUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANITA HARRIS-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE HAUSFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY HESSENAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE HOOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIKA JURRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHYAM KARUNAKARAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY KEEFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL LOUB | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ELAINE MARDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA NICKLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF WILKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRETT WOOD | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/25/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MCCORMICK | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $311,254 | $0 |
| JULI MILLER | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $187,113 | $6,726 |
| RUSSELL BETTS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,681 | $6,078 |
| KERI HAIBACH | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $131,892 | $19,177 |
| AMY NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT MARKET ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,412 | $11,492 |
| WENDY MARRONI | VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,328 | $12,703 |
| SOPHIA MORTON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MISSION DISCOVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,043 | $1,300 |
| CHRISTINA TAYLOR | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,021 | $3,727 |
| KARA TROTT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT BAHNUB | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MCFARLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA HESS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALESSANDRO CIAFFONCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA HARRIS-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HOOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BASTOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUCJESS ADJEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE MARDIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA JURRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GALLUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE HAUSFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WILKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA NICKLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KEEFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHYAM KARUNAKARAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MCCORMICK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $305,454 | $13,739 |
| RUSSELL BETTS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,999 | $13,004 |
| JULIANNE MILLER | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $181,142 | $5,787 |
| KERI HAIBACH | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $131,311 | $14,896 |
| WENDY MARRONI | VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,683 | $11,309 |
| AMY NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT MARKET ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,849 | $15,496 |
| SOPHIA MORTON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MISSION DISCOVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,588 | $5,684 |
| CHRISTINA TAYLOR | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,085 | $3,823 |
| DAVID PAYNE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA TROTT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA HESS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MCFARLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HEFFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WILKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL ECKENRODE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA NICKLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALESSANDRO CIAFFONCINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GALLUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA JURRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUCJESS ADJEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BASTOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HOOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT BAHNUB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2545 FARMERS DR STE 300, COLUMBUS, OH 43235-2705
- In care of
- % RUSSELL BETTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULI MILLER, 2545 FARMERS DRIVE 300, COLUMBUS, OH 43235
- Signed the 990
- JULI MILLER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (614) 923-0555
- Website
- WISH.ORG/OKI
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Program accomplishments
- IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 1,052 HEARTFELT WISHES WERE GRANTED TO CHILDREN IN OHIO, KENTUCKY & INDIANA AND SINCE INCEPTION IN 1983, A TOTAL OF 23,024 WISHES HAVE BEEN GRANTED. TOTAL WISHES GRANTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WERE $12,884,926 OF THIS AMOUNT, $1,556,094 WAS CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS VENDORS AND PROVIDED IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS SUCH AS TRAVEL AND TRAVEL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, AND OTHER SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES TO COMPLETE A CHILD'S WISH. FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED AS CONTRIBUTIONS REVENUE AND GRANTED WISH EXPENSE. FOR FORM 990, HOWEVER, THE IRS REQUIRES THAT THE $1,556,094 OF CONTRIBUTED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE.Expenses $14,818,346 · grants $11,328,832 · revenue $22,775
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
- 34-1471131
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,556,654
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,342,329
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $18,472,500 | $21,323,483 | $15,556,654 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $22,580,467 | $20,338,112 | $18,229,926 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $19,346,875 | $20,692,282 | $15,713,308 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $17,495,936 | $16,631,118 | $15,633,328 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 34-1471131).
Questions about MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC is 34-1471131.
- Is MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC 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 OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC 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 OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC 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 OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JULI MILLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 35 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $322,382 (STEPHANIE MCCORMICK, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY AND INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,472,500, expenses of $21,323,483 and total assets of $15,556,654 at year end.
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