Nonprofit · EIN 74-2273004
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,365,781 | $7,848,515 | $517,266 | $12,150,816 | $2,236,490 | $9,914,326 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,406,142 | $7,821,327 | $1,584,815 | $11,954,974 | $2,475,401 | $9,479,573 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,360,266 | $7,610,028 | -$249,762 | $9,832,676 | $2,770,676 | $7,062,000 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,607,226
- Program service revenue
- $36,375
- Investment income
- $783,909
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $521,225
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$62,771
- Other revenue
- -$61,729
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,046,242
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $667,553
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,462,294
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,503,482
- Professional fundraising fees
- $8,503
- Legal fees
- $975
- Accounting fees
- $90,095
- Occupancy
- $190,235
- Travel
- $18,648
- Depreciation
- $41,157
- Program services (functional)
- $5,953,465
- Management and general (functional)
- $663,418
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,231,632
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,954,974
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,150,816
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,236,490
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,914,326
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $85,384
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,916,997
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,518,817
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,395,509
- Gross receipts
- $18,960,882
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT DISHONG | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $280,022 | $11,017 |
| JENNIFER GETSCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $149,695 | $16,462 |
| LAUREN BEEDE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $138,180 | $7,055 |
| JEFF KREBS | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,665 | $6,471 |
| SCOTT REICHENBERG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE TALMAGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERON BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN GORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HUTCHISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON LERRO | DIRECTOR 11/19/24 THRU 7/24/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MALONEY | DIRECTOR AS OF 5/20/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIZO NAKANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA SRSICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLEY WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT DISHONG | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $270,782 | $2,035 |
| JENNIFER GETSCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $144,993 | $15,774 |
| LAUREN BEEDE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $134,000 | $7,141 |
| JEFF KREBS | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,833 | $6,556 |
| LAURA SRSICH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE TALMAGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB FORBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERON BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HUTCHISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN GORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLEY WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BRUEGGEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BOWERS | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/31/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAIZO NAKANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT DISHONG | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $225,434 | $9,595 |
| JENNIFER GETSCH | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,173 | $14,275 |
| LAUREN BEEDE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,624 | $6,612 |
| JEFF KREBS | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,059 | $5,733 |
| LAURA SRSICH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT REICHENBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BRUEGGEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERON BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE TALMAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY TIPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB FORBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAIZO NAKANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HUTCHISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLEY WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIC KARABA | DIRECTOR (THRU 8/28/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7951 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 126, GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111-4769
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT DISHONG, 7951 EAST MAPLEWOOD AVENUE 126, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT DISHONG, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 750-9474
- Website
- WISH.ORG/COLORADO
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $5,953,465 · grants $4,046,242 · revenue $36,375
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
- 74-2273004
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,150,816
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,960,882
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $8,365,781 | $7,848,515 | $12,150,816 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $9,406,142 | $7,821,327 | $11,954,974 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $7,360,266 | $7,610,028 | $9,832,676 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,493,063 | $4,902,158 | $7,859,794 | 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 74-2273004).
Questions about MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC
- What is the EIN of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC is 74-2273004.
- Is MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO 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 COLORADO 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 COLORADO 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 COLORADO 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 COLORADO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SCOTT DISHONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $280,022 (SCOTT DISHONG, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,365,781, expenses of $7,848,515 and total assets of $12,150,816 at year end.
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