Nonprofit · EIN 58-2146828
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30339
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,149,969 | $9,702,767 | -$552,798 | $3,213,973 | $929,417 | $2,284,556 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,794,695 | $9,138,773 | -$344,078 | $3,683,595 | $928,393 | $2,755,202 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,322,076 | $8,829,721 | -$507,645 | $4,188,823 | $1,086,051 | $3,102,772 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,066,468
- Program service revenue
- $19,850
- Investment income
- $89,817
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$280
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$26,266
- Other revenue
- -$26,166
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,293,203
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $511,893
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,030,023
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,048,558
- Professional fundraising fees
- $25,278
- Accounting fees
- $113,895
- Occupancy
- $162,094
- Travel
- $15,756
- Depreciation
- $30,083
- Program services (functional)
- $6,990,426
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,252,729
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,459,612
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,683,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,213,973
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $929,417
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,284,556
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,768
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,578,631
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $705,925
- Gross receipts
- $9,541,788
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 423
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY EARLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $300,929 | $36,942 |
| LINDSI PEARSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $146,594 | $30,991 |
| VERONICA SHEEHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $143,616 | $21,626 |
| MARY KATE SNIDER | VP OF MISSION DELIVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,146 | $22,826 |
| JEFF FLOWERS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KOENIG | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAKER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BARFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DITTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY FARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GARVIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELAINA JOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAMANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE SAWDEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRITPAL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL SOMERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF UNTERREINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZACHARY VIETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ WOLVERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY EARLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $339,172 | $26,126 |
| LINDSI PEARSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,272 | $21,208 |
| VERONICA SHEEHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,734 | $15,753 |
| MARY KATE SNIDER | VP OF MISSION DELIVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,360 | $15,498 |
| BRUCE FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FLOWERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL MAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DITTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELAINA JOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KOENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAMANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE SAWDEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE SCHAUB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRITPAL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SOMERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY VIETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WOLVERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY FARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GARVIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCMILLIN | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY EARLEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $294,451 | $24,081 |
| LINDSI PEARSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,442 | $19,595 |
| VERONICA SHEEHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,918 | $14,071 |
| AMY ALVAREZ | VP OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,729 | $10,659 |
| MARY KATE SNIDER | VP OF MISSION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,688 | $14,032 |
| BRUCE FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FLOWERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL MAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL COLACO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DITTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELAINA JOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KOENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAMANNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCMILLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE SAWDEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE SCHAUB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRITPAL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SOMERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY VIETRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WOLVERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SPENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY FARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GARVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1775 THE EXCHANGE SE STE 200, ATLANTA, GA 30339-2016
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIMOTHY J EARLEY, 1775 THE EXCHANGE SE 200, ATLANTA, GA 30339
- Signed the 990
- TIMOTHY J EARLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (770) 916-9474
- Website
- WISH.ORG/GEORGIA
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $6,990,426 · grants $5,293,203 · revenue $19,850
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
- 58-2146828
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,213,973
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,541,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $9,149,969 | $9,702,767 | $3,213,973 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $8,794,695 | $9,138,773 | $3,683,595 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $8,322,076 | $8,829,721 | $4,188,823 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $8,298,781 | $7,663,406 | $4,455,544 | 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 58-2146828).
Questions about MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC
- What is the EIN of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC is 58-2146828.
- Is MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA 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 GEORGIA 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 GEORGIA 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 GEORGIA 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 GEORGIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names TIMOTHY J EARLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $300,929 (TIMOTHY EARLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,149,969, expenses of $9,702,767 and total assets of $3,213,973 at year end.
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