Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY INC
Employer identification number
22-2488495
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,594,579
5,363,724
5,008,250
5,730,698
7,368,828
28,066,079
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
4,594,579
5,363,724
5,008,250
5,730,698
7,368,828
28,066,079
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
28,066,079
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
4,594,579
5,363,724
5,008,250
5,730,698
7,368,828
28,066,079
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
217,113
286,033
212,668
92,202
198,411
1,006,427
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
29,072,506
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,167,528
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
96.540 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.530 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY INC
Employer identification number
22-2488495
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I LINE 1
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.
PART III - MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III LINE 1
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY INC., GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN, AGES 2 1/2 TO 18 YEARS WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A DIVERSE AND RESPECTED VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WE ARE CHARTERED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER, FOUNDED IN 1983, SERVES THE ENTIRE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES
FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A
EACH YEAR MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AND POWER OF A WISH. IT IS THROUGH THE INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS, THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THE TIRELESS SUPPORT OF OUR STAFF THAT EACH OF THESE WISHES BECOMES A REALITY. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY HAS GRANTED MORE THAN 400 WISHES IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE. IN NEW JERSEY WE CURRENTLY HAVE 300+ VOLUNTEERS AND WELCOME OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY HAS GRANTED MORE THAN 7,000 WISHES SINCE INCEPTION. NATIONALLY, MAKE-A-WISH HAS GRANTED MORE THAN 218,000 WISHES SINCE 1980. WISH REFERRALS ARE COMING IN FASTER THAN THE FUNDS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY'S TAX PREPARER, DELOITTE & TOUCHE, BASED ON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING STAFF. DRAFTS OF THE 990 ARE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ("CFO"). THE FINAL DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER AND PRESIDENT/CEO AND IS THE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ("THE BOARD"). A MEETING OF THE BOARD IS SCHEDULED PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE DOCUMENT WITH THE IRS. THE CFO AND TREASURER PRESENT THE FORM 990 AT THIS MEETING AND ADDRESS ANY OPEN QUESTIONS/ISSUES RAISED BY THE BOARD. AT THE END OF THIS MEETING A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 990 IS MADE AND VOTED ON BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE OF MAKE-A-W1SH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY ("THE ORGAN1ZAT1ON") IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS ASSURANCE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE STATEMENT IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BY SIGNING THE DOCUMENT THE BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE ATTESTS THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE POLICY, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY IT. ALL ORGAN1ZAT1ON REPRESENTATIVES ARE REQU1RED TO DISCLOSE PROMPTLY AND FULLY, ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS IN WHICH THEY ARE INVOLVED. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND, THAT INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE ORGANIZATION'S DECISIONS AND BOARD MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE ON WHETHER TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A PARTICULAR TRANSACTION. THE BOARD MEMBER'S DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION FROM VOTING SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE DECISION IS MADE. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA ("THE FOUNDATION") SENDS ITS COMPLIANCE TEAM TO ALL CHAPTERS (INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION) ON A ROTATING BASIS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PROCEDURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ("THE COMMITTEE"), WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY'S ("THE ORGANIZATIONS'S") CEO BY EVALUATING THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE GOALS ESTABLISHED AT THE START OF EACH YEAR AND BY REVIEWING SALARY SURVEYS FROM NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE COMPARABLES FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. DECISIONS BY THE BOARD REGARDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WERE DOCUMENTED IN A NOTE SIGNED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND SENT TO THE CFO. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WERE COORDINATED BY THE CEO. PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE GOALS ESTABLISHED FOR EACH EMPLOYEE WAS A KEY FACTOR IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION LEVELS. IN ADDITION THE REVIEW OF SALARY SURVEYS FROM NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION WERE USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS. ALL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
WHILE FEDERAL TAX LAWS DO NOT MANDATE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 149,270.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.