Nonprofit · EIN 86-0726985
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $16,530,174 | $16,911,629 | -$381,455 | $5,152,314 | $2,932,481 | $2,219,833 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,979,335 | $16,108,255 | -$128,920 | $5,353,339 | $2,739,247 | $2,614,092 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,240,052 | $12,393,466 | -$153,414 | $5,074,278 | $2,378,879 | $2,695,399 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,995,951
- Program service revenue
- $2,360,893
- Investment income
- $173,330
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $50,223
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,460,772
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,424
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,130,088
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,793,284
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,729
- Accounting fees
- $39,690
- Occupancy
- $57,474
- Travel
- $200,021
- Depreciation
- $23,006
- Program services (functional)
- $13,108,267
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,839,854
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,963,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,353,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,152,314
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,932,481
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,219,833
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $55,872
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,457,485
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,787,093
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $432,740
- Gross receipts
- $18,712,215
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCIANO MANZO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $328,249 | $30,000 |
| CARLY GALLI | VICE-PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,677 | $26,087 |
| SYLVIA HOPKINS | VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,387 | $18,234 |
| DAMIAN THORNTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DERYA MATRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLI SINCLAIR | OUTGOING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNE MILLARD | OUTGOING VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN POLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CHONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAIRUS TARAPORE | INCOMING VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LEWIS | INCOMING SECRETARY & LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHIAS CHICKA MORDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA MALDONADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIV GARITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TASIA FILIPPATOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM CHEUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VICTOR NICHOLS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCIANO MANZO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $256,358 | $30,000 |
| CARLY GALLI | VICE-PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,980 | $4,690 |
| SYLVIA HOPKINS | VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,117 | $4,068 |
| GILLI SINCLAIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNE MILLARD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN POLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR NICHOLS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN THORNTON | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CHONG | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAIRUS TARAPORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHIAS CHICKA MORDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA MALDONADO | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NIV GARITH | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TASIA FILIPPATOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCIANO MANZO | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $216,750 | $30,000 |
| CARLY GALLI | VICE-PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,359 | $4,593 |
| SYLVIA HOPKINS | VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING & DIGITAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,469 | $3,951 |
| GILLI SINCLAIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYNE MILLARD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN POLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAIRUS TARAPORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHIAS CHICKA MORDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TASIA FILIPPATOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR NICHOLS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1702 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 305, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-4641
- In care of
- % PETE FINLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LUCIANO MANZO, 1702 E HIGHLAND AVENUE 305, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
- Signed the 990
- LUCIANO MANZO, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (602) 230-9900
- Website
- WWW.WORLDWISH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN OVER 50 COUNTRIES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP OUR AFFILIATES, INDIVIDUALLY, AS A NETWORK AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THEIR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH, SO TO PROGRESS AND ENHANCE THE NUMBER, THE IMPACT AND THE QUALITY OF WISHES.Expenses $13,108,267 · grants $9,460,772 · revenue $2,360,893
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
- 86-0726985
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P58Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,152,314
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,712,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $16,530,174 | $16,911,629 | $5,152,314 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $15,979,335 | $16,108,255 | $5,353,339 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $12,240,052 | $12,393,466 | $5,074,278 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,177,730 | $6,205,805 | $4,712,353 | 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 86-0726985).
Questions about MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL is 86-0726985.
- Is MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LUCIANO MANZO.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $328,249 (LUCIANO MANZO, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,530,174, expenses of $16,911,629 and total assets of $5,152,314 at year end.
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