Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2014 , and ending 08-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4742 N 24TH STREET NO 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHOENIX, AZ850164862
D Employer identification number

86-0481941
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 107,385,017
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID A WILLIAMS
4742 N 24TH STREET NO 400
PHOENIX,AZ850164862
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WISH.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: AZ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 228
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 65,925,217 70,369,626
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,823,138 7,657,962
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,721,628 1,766,027
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,247,428 1,386,965
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 77,717,411 81,180,580
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 45,038,768 49,870,716
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 13,046,614 14,958,459
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 1,188,354 2,010,129
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,776,025    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,728,960 16,940,611
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 75,002,696 83,779,915
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,714,715 -2,599,335
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 54,288,049 50,311,162
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,354,445 9,898,555
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 44,933,604 40,412,607
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 64,256,539 including grants of $ 49,870,716 ) (Revenue $ 8,855,470 )
THE FOUNDATION PERFORMS ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND HANDLING OF RESOURCES USED TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SUPPORTS AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS (CHAPTERS) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR WISH PROGRAMS. DURING FY15, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED ALMOST $50 MILLION TO THE CHAPTERS TO GRANT WISHES. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015 THE FOUNDATION HAS 62 CHARTERED CHAPTERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet64,256,539
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
70
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
228
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
0
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
25
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
25
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletPAUL R MEHLHORN

4742 N 24TH STREET SUITE 400
PHOENIX,AZ850164862 (602) 792-3229
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) EDWARD R ALLEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) GEORGE A BARRIOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) BRENDA K BATY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) CHRISTOPHER BEARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) PETER J BLATMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) CARLOS F CATA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) DAVID M CLARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) JOHN F CROWLEY........................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) JAY EMMONS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) GJ HART........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) SHARLYN C HESLAM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) DREW E LAWTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) PHILIP J LUSSIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) SUSAN R MOON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) SPENCER A NEUMANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) SUSAN PARKES-CIRIGNANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) THOMAS M PARRETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARTINE M REARDON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) MATTHEW W SCHUYLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) DENE B STRATTON JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) CARLA B VERNON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) DON YAEGER JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DOLF A BERLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DERRICK HALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JOAQUIN HIDALGO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ARTHUR J LAMB III........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH 7/25/15
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BILL BAUMBACH FROM 12915........................................................................
VP & CHIEF INFO OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(28) DAVID WILLIAMS........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 45.00
.......................   		    X       536,191 0 21,427
(29) DAVID MULVIHILL........................................................................
VP & GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.00
.......................   		    X       283,851 0 22,022
(30) PAUL MILES........................................................................
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
 45.00
.......................   		    X       255,065 0 21,280
(31) DEBORAH THOMPSON........................................................................
VP OF CHAPTER SUPPORT
 45.00
.......................   		    X       218,255 0 17,330
(32) KATHLEEN FORSHEY........................................................................
VP OF CORPORATE ALLIANCES
 45.00
.......................   		    X       234,731 0 17,852
(33) PAUL MEHLHORN........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       205,018 0 17,046
(34) LESLIE MOTTER........................................................................
VP & CHIEF HR OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       202,308 0 10,918
(35) MARYJANE IRWIN........................................................................
CORPORATE SECRETARY
 45.00
.......................   		    X       80,981 0 10,184
(36) JOHN VRANAS........................................................................
VP & CHIEF MARKETING OFF
 45.00
.......................   		    X       201,625 0 8,349
(37) STACY OWEN........................................................................
DIR OF CORP ALLIANCES
 45.00
.......................   		        X   143,535 0 13,032
(38) ASINA GANT........................................................................
ASST GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.00
.......................   		        X   130,174 0 12,553
(39) STEFANI LAWRENCE........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
 45.00
.......................   		        X   125,636 0 14,589
(40) FRANCES HALL........................................................................
DIR OF CHAPTER SUPPORT
 45.00
.......................   		        X   125,272 0 13,324
(41) JIM TOY........................................................................
CHIEF INFO OFFICER THROUGH 9/5/14
 45.00
.......................   		        X   146,469 0 2,269
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,889,111 0 202,175
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet29
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP

20 E THOMAS ROAD SUITE 2300
PHOENIX,AZ85012 		ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1,365,413
WEBBMASON

PO BOX 62414
BALTIMORE,MD21264 		MARKETING SERVICES 1,268,390
SOUTHWEST PUBLISHING & MAILING

4000 SE ADAMS
TOPEKA,KS66609 		PRINTING & POSTAGE SERVICES 1,219,610
TRUE NORTH INC

630 THIRD AVENUE 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017 		MARKETING / ON-LINE SERVICES 1,077,641
ALANIZ LLC

425 NORTH IRIS ST
MT PLEASANT,IA52641 		PRINTING & IT SERVICES 818,614
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet27
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		70,369,626
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		4,108,687
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 70,369,626
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS 561000 7,458,902 7,458,902    
b ABLE CONFERENCE 561499 199,060 199,060    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 7,657,962
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 669,189     669,189
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 27,301,275  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 26,204,437  
c Gain or (loss) 1,096,838  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,096,838     1,096,838
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CENTRAL FINANCIAL SVS 541200 553,550 553,550    
b REBATES 900099 531,845 531,845    
c LIST RENTAL INCOME 541800 189,457     189,457
d All other revenue .... 112,113 112,113    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,386,965
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 81,180,580 8,855,470 0 1,955,484
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 49,844,740 49,844,740
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 25,976 25,976
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,513,929 636,823 1,437,754 439,352
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 10,123,685 4,586,831 3,286,813 2,250,041
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 364,553 155,241 127,403 81,909
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,091,694 455,124 409,579 226,991
10 Payroll taxes ........... 864,598 378,333 301,265 185,000
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 76,676 53,294 22,833 549
c Accounting ........... 1,433,123 1,373,486 59,637  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,010,129 2,010,129
f Investment management fees ...... 266,478   266,478  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 2,913,372 1,516,357 641,992 755,023
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,010,631 235,782 142,001 632,848
13 Office expenses ....... 2,552,008 962,488 414,602 1,174,918
14 Information technology ...... 490,222 138,207 195,145 156,870
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 636,014 265,570 205,987 164,457
17 Travel ............ 1,016,462 531,705 284,196 200,561
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,092,036 807,331 179,666 105,039
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 620,004 237,708 216,242 166,054
23 Insurance .............. 639,998 535,303 73,115 31,580
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING AND POSTAGE 3,346,033 1,293,756 369,836 1,682,441
b ASSOCIATION DUES 283,462 208,222 17,029 58,211
c BANK FEES/PAYROLL FEES 221,188 0 88,872 132,316
d CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS 209,872 0 0 209,872
e All other expenses 133,032 14,262 6,906 111,864
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 83,779,915 64,256,539 8,747,351 10,776,025
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 6,101,012 2,398,063 693,669 3,009,280
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 4,174,743 1 2,529,579
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,369,558 2 871,714
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 5,186,310 3 5,811,289
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,376,522 4 517,262
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 680,922 9 1,110,057
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,862,421
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 3,375,383 2,359,898 10c 2,487,038
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 38,554,237 11 36,420,821
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 585,859 15 563,402
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 54,288,049 16 50,311,162
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 3,034,208 17 3,244,739
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 878,387 19 1,034,464
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 5,441,850 25 5,619,352
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 9,354,445 26 9,898,555
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 29,082,272 27 23,977,684
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 7,254,456 28 7,320,268
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 8,596,876 29 9,114,655
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 44,933,604 33 40,412,607
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 54,288,049 34 50,311,162
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
81,180,580
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
83,779,915
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-2,599,335
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
44,933,604
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,197,957
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
276,295
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
40,412,607
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 58,712,923 57,705,424 58,854,635 65,925,217 70,369,626 311,567,825
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 58,712,923 57,705,424 58,854,635 65,925,217 70,369,626 311,567,825
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).. 44,942,369
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 266,625,456
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 58,712,923 57,705,424 58,854,635 65,925,217 70,369,626 311,567,825
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 665,310 656,566 680,427 699,727 669,189 3,371,219
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 376,754 511,578 664,860 1,247,446 1,386,965 4,187,603
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 319,126,647
12
12
31,554,407
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
83.550 %
15
15
83.220 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 10 - OTHER INCOME DESCRIPTION 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 OTHER INCOME $10,191 $18,854 $88,780 $145,783 $112,113 LIST RENTAL $149,638 $183,830 $158,437 $126,960 $189,457 REBATES $216,925 $250,590 $277,959 $575,375 $531,845 CENTRAL FINANCIAL SVS -0- $58,304 $139,684 $399,328 $553,550
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 10,592,856 9,922,305 8,826,821 6,706,212 4,109,063
b Contributions ........ 517,779 73,919 738,465 1,875,317 2,382,073
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -315,702 1,292,811 623,438 349,891 254,076
d Grants or scholarships .....   0 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		149,651 696,179 266,419 104,599 39,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 10,645,282 10,592,856 9,922,305 8,826,821 6,706,212
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   843,691 402,602 441,089
d Equipment ................   2,688,474 2,142,487 545,987
e Other .................   2,330,256 830,294 1,499,962
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 2,487,038
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DUE TO CHAPTERS 5,399,296
PROV FOR SPLIT INT AGREEMENTS 220,056







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,619,352
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 89,122,609
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,197,957
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 10,404,715
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,749
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 8,208,507
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 80,914,102
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 266,478
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 266,478
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 81,180,580
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 93,840,610
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 10,404,715
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -77,542
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 10,327,173
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 83,513,437
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 266,478
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 266,478
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 83,779,915
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS CONSIST OF A GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND AND A GROUP OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE GRANTING OF WISHES BY THE FOUNDATION OR BY ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUNDATION'S CHAPTERS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME AND ARIZONA TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES 43-1201(4). HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION REMAINS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON ANY NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM A TRADE OR BUSINESS, REGULARLY CARRIED ON AND NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS GRANTED EXEMPTION. NO INCOME TAX PROVISION HAS BEEN RECORDED AS THE NET INCOME, IF ANY, FROM ANY UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS, IN THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, IS NOT MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE FOUNDATION AT AUGUST 31, 2015 AND 2014.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET REVENUE OF CONSOLIDATED ORGANIZATIONS 1,749.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 23,702. NET EXPENSE OF CONSOLIDATED ORGANIZATIONS -101,244.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANT-MAKING   25,976
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 25,976
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 25,976
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
NORTH AMERICA FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS 25,976 CHECK     FMV
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY FOR FOREIGN GRANTS IS CONSISTENT WITH ITS POLICY FOR DOMESTIC GRANTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO AFFILIATED CHAPTERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE FOUNDATION AND ITS CHAPTERS OPERATE UNDER INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER AGREEMENTS WHICH DEFINE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A CHAPTER IS GRANTED THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF BEING A CHAPTER, AS WELL AS THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PRIVILEGE. BY ENTERING INTO THE CHAPTER AGREEMENT, THE CHAPTER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICIES OF THE FOUNDATION. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES, EACH CHAPTER AGREES TO PERMIT THE FOUNDATION'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO INSPECT THE CHAPTER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS AND TO INTERVIEW CHAPTER'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT ANY REASONABLE TIME AND UPON REASONABLE NOTICE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE TEAM VISITS ALL CHAPTERS ON A ROTATING BASIS TO FURTHER ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA DOES NOT PROVIDE CASH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, BUT RATHER GRANTS WISHES TO SELECTED BENEFICIARIES THAT MEET THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR THE WISH-GRANTING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE VENDORS FOR THE WISH EXPENSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TRAVEL STIPENDS (I.E., MEALS, TIPS, GAS, ETC.) FROM A STANDARDIZED WISH BUDGET. GENERALLY WISH EXPENSES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES AND ARE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE SUPPORTING WISH EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION (I.E., INVOICES AND STATEMENTS) IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
MOBILE ACCORD
2150 W 29TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
 
DENVER, CO80211 		TRACKING, MOBILE COMM   No 4,920 7,918 0
 
BLACKBAUD
PO BOX 930256
 
ATLANTA, GA31193 		E-MAIL HOSTING   No 0 143,920 0
 
CHARITY DYNAMICS LLC
3721 EXECTVE CTR DR STE 100
 
AUSTIN, TX78731 		FUNDRAISING COUNSEL   No 0 5,560 0
 
THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES
112 WESTWOOD PLACE SUITE 250
 
BRENTWOOD, TN37027 		PLANNED GIVING COUNSEL   No 0 60,000 0
 
THOMPSON HABIB & DENISON INC
80 HAYDEN AVENUE SUITE 300
 
LEXINGTON, MA02421 		DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGN   No 0 654,933 0
 
TRUE NORTH INC
630 THIRD AVE 12TH FLR
 
NEW YORK, NY10017 		DIGITAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN   No 0 1,137,798 0
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 4,920 2,010,129  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MOBILE ACCORD, THE FUNDRAISERS FOUNDATION ENGAGES PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS ON A 'FIXED FEE OR 'TIME AND EXPENSES' BASIS TO DESIGN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND TO PROVIDE ADVICE ABOUT SELECTED TARGET MARKETS OR TYPES OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. ONCE DESIGNED, THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS ARE MANAGED BY STAFF OF THE FOUNDATION. AS SUCH, THE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS EMPLOYED BY THE FOUNDATION DO NOT HAVE CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF ANY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN EXECUTING THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number
86-0481941
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) MAWF OF ALABAMA
244 GOODWIN CREST DRIVE SUITE 200
BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 		63-0943675 501(C)(3) 573,097 62,519 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(2) MAWF OF ALASKA & WASHINGTON
811 1ST AVENUE 520
SEATTLE,WA98104 		91-1329433 501(C)(3) 1,128,953 156,465 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(3) MAWF OF ARIZONA
711 E NORTHERN AVENUE
PHOENIX,AZ85020 		86-0409636 501(C)(3) 1,176,178 73,485 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(4) MAWF OF CENTRAL & NORTHERN FLORIDA
1020 NORTH ORLANDO AVENUE SUITE 100
100
MAITLAND,FL32751 		59-3235806 501(C)(3) 1,304,785 14,342 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(5) MAWF OF CENTRAL & SOUTH TEXAS
2224 WALSH TARLTON LANE SUITE 200
AUSTIN,TX78746 		74-2357788 501(C)(3) 766,607 71,443 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(6) MAWF OF CENTRAL & WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
1131 HARDING PLACE
CHARLOTTE,NC28204 		56-1492432 501(C)(3) 592,779 52,268 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(7) MAWF OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
351 W CROMWELL AVENUE SUITE 112
FRESNO,CA93711 		77-0116530 501(C)(3) 267,614 28,587 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(8) MAWF OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
5005 CAMPUSWOOD DRIVE
EAST SYRACUSE,NY13057 		22-2572086 501(C)(3) 252,614 19,888 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(9) MAWF OF COLORADO
7951 E MAPLEWOOD AVENUE SUITE 126
GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111 		74-2273004 501(C)(3) 765,574 41,656 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(10) MAWF OF CONNECTICUT
126 MONROE TURNPIKE
TRUMBULL,CT06611 		22-2710919 501(C)(3) 873,986 76,655 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(11) MAWF OF EAST TENNESSEE
510 SOUTH WILLOW STREET
CHATTANOOGA,TN37404 		58-1799549 501(C)(3) 261,202 35,962 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(12) MAWF OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
2880 SLATER ROAD SUITE 105
MORRISVILLE,NC27560 		58-1792140 501(C)(3) 510,604 38,477 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(13) MAWF OF GEORGIA
1775 THE EXCHANGE SE SUITE 200
ATLANTA,GA30339 		58-2146828 501(C)(3) 1,098,236 150,876 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(14) MAWF OF GREATER BAY AREA
55 HAWTHORNE STREET 8TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-2958481 501(C)(3) 1,237,799 103,179 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(15) MAWF OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
1875 CENTURY PARK EAST SUITE 950
LOS ANGELES,CA90067 		95-4107024 501(C)(3) 1,324,559 58,826 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(16) MAWF OF GREATER PENNSYLVANIA & WEST VIRGINIA
THE GULF TOWER 707 GRANT STREET
37TH FLOOR
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		25-1464177 501(C)(3) 971,104 178,037 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(17) MAWF OF GREATER VIRGINIA
2810 N PARHAM ROAD SUITE 302
RICHMOND,VA23294 		54-1429614 501(C)(3) 773,755 55,784 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(18) MAWF OF GUAM
590 SOUTH MARINE CORPS DRIVE INT
TRADE CTR STE 125
TAMUNING,GU96913 		  57,401 22,318 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(19) MAWF OF HAWAII
PO BOX 1877
HONOLULU,HI96805 		99-0220777 501(C)(3) 890,452 9,140 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(20) MAWF OF HUDSON VALLEY
832 SOUTH BROADWAY THE WISH HOUSE
TARRYTOWN,NY10591 		13-3344306 501(C)(3) 627,426 38,973 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(21) MAWF OF IDAHO
4355 EMERALD STREET SUITE 280
BOISE,ID83706 		82-0408150 501(C)(3) 200,256 73,341 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(22) MAWF OF ILLINOIS
640 NORTH LASALLE DRIVE SUITE 280
CHICAGO,IL60654 		36-3422138 501(C)(3) 2,256,946 124,170 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(23) MAWF INTERNATIONAL
4742 N 24TH STREET SUITE 400
PHOENIX,AZ85016 		86-0726985 501(C)(3) 321,673 31,715 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(24) MAWF OF IOWA
3024 104TH STREET
URBANDALE,IA50322 		42-1310530 501(C)(3) 275,311 21,993 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(25) MAWF OF KANSAS
125 S WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 100
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-0984820 501(C)(3) 396,955 15,048 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(26) MAWF OF MAINE
477 CONGRESS STREET SUITE M1
PORTLAND,ME04101 		01-0477512 501(C)(3) 158,995 39,788 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(27) MAWF OF MASSACHUSETTS & RHODE ISLAND
ONE BULLFINCH PLACE 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02114 		22-2867371 501(C)(3) 1,294,384 111,918 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(28) MAWF OF METRO NEW YORK & WESTERN NEW YORK
1111 MARCUS AVENUE SUITE LL22
LAKE SUCCESS,NY11042 		11-2645641 501(C)(3) 2,251,799 89,797 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(29) MAWF OF MICHIGAN
7600 GRAND RIVER AVENUE SUITE 175
BRIGHTON,MI48114 		38-2505812 501(C)(3) 1,119,754 71,893 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(30) MAWF OF THE MID-ATLANTIC
5272 RIVER ROAD SUITE 700
BETHESDA,MD20816 		52-1306075 501(C)(3) 1,611,679 100,655 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(31) MAWF OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
8119 ISABELLA LANE SUITE 105A
BRENTWOOD,TN37027 		62-1833327 501(C)(3) 385,641 41,157 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(32) MAWF OF THE MID-SOUTH
1780 MORIAH WOODS BLVD SUITE 10
MEMPHIS,TN38117 		62-1253153 501(C)(3) 477,570 64,724 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(33) MAWF OF MINNESOTA
615 FIRST AVENUE NE SUITE 415
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		41-1422893 501(C)(3) 1,211,770 243,286 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(34) MAWF OF MISSISSIPPI
576 HIGHLAND COLNY PARKWAYSTE 120
RIDGELAND,MS39157 		64-0730362 501(C)(3) 254,100 41,955 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(35) MAWF OF MISSOURI
600 KELLWOOD PARKWAY
CHESTERFIELD,MO63017 		43-1550697 501(C)(3) 800,571 38,956 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(36) MAWF OF NEBRASKA
11836 ARBOR STREET
OMAHA,NE68144 		47-0671096 501(C)(3) 293,797 40,340 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(37) MAWF OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
814 ELM STREET SUITE 300
MANCHESTER,NH03101 		02-0405369 501(C)(3) 391,920 9,187 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(38) MAWF OF NEW JERSEY
1347 PERRINEVILLE ROAD
MONROE TOWNSHIP,NJ08831 		22-2488495 501(C)(3) 2,117,656 78,651 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(39) MAWF OF NEW MEXICO
144 LOUISIANA BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87108 		85-0347088 501(C)(3) 209,004 32,234 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(40) MAWF OF NORTH DAKOTA
1102 43RD STREET SOUTH SUITE E
FARGO,ND58103 		45-0393770 501(C)(3) 107,658 18,499 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(41) MAWF OF NORTH TEXAS
6655 DESEO
IRVING,TX75039 		75-1889666 501(C)(3) 1,540,295 155,324 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(42) MAWF OF NORTHEAST NEW YORK
ONE MUSTANG DRIVE
COHOES,NY12047 		14-1703503 501(C)(3) 230,639 10,398 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(43) MAW OF NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN NEVADA
2800 CLUB CENTER DRIVE
SACRAMENTO,CA95835 		68-0027351 501(C)(3) 758,218 54,063 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(44) MAWF OF OHIO KENTUCKY & INDIANA
2545 FARMERS DRIVE SUITE 300
COLUMBUS,OH43235 		34-1471131 501(C)(3) 2,596,027 291,882 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(45) MAWF OF OKLAHOMA
5201 NORTH SHARTEL AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		73-1176743 501(C)(3) 458,522 11,748 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(46) MAWF OF ORANGE COUNTY & INLAND EMPIRE
3230 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 100
IRVINE,CA92602 		33-0036556 501(C)(3) 1,018,478 39,654 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(47) MAWF OF OREGON
2000 SW 1ST AVENUE SUITE 410
PORTLAND,OR97201 		82-0385049 501(C)(3) 598,905 100,548 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(48) MAWF OF PHILADELPHIA & SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
5 VALLEY SQUARE SUITE 210
BLUE BELL,PA19422 		22-2755963 501(C)(3) 1,012,753 41,590 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(49) MAWF OF PUERTO RICO
100 GRAN BULEVAR PASEOS SUITE 112
MSC 476
SAN JUAN,PR00926 		66-0529880 501(C)(3) 100,116 3,978 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(50) MAWF OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
ONE PARK PLACE SUITE 405
MCALLEN,TX78503 		74-2850325 501(C)(3) 84,849 9,404 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(51) MAWF OF SAN DIEGO
2440 HOTEL CIRCLE NORTH SUITE 200
SAN DIEGO,CA92108 		33-0039466 501(C)(3) 640,593 72,368 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(52) MAWF OF SOUTH CAROLINA
225 SOUTH PLEASANTBURG DRIVE B8
GREENVILLE,SC29607 		57-0786119 501(C)(3) 700,725 80,801 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(53) MAWF OF SOUTH DAKOTA
1400 WEST 17TH STREET
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		46-0375953 501(C)(3) 80,119 59,320 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(54) MAWF OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA
4491 S STATE ROAD 7 SUITE 201
FT LAUDERDALE,FL33314 		59-2620322 501(C)(3) 1,273,746 111,774 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(55) MAWF OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
5105 S DURANGO DRIVE SUITE 100
LAS VEGAS,NV89113 		88-0371088 501(C)(3) 343,534 13,836 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(56) MAWF OF SUFFOLK COUNTY
1 COMAC LOOP SUITE 1A1
RONKONKOMA,NY11779 		11-2666969 501(C)(3) 399,557 23,621 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(57) MAWF OF TEXAS GULF COAST & LOUISIANA
12625 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
STAFFORD,TX77477 		76-0116615 501(C)(3) 1,029,436 27,669 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(58) MAWF OF TRI-COUNTIES
4222 MARKET STREET SUITE D
VENTURA,CA93003 		77-0098671 501(C)(3) 303,972 27,645 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(59) MAWF OF UTAH
771 EAST WINCHESTER
MURRAY,UT84107 		74-2392822 501(C)(3) 299,093 32,011 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(60) MAWF OF VERMONT
100 DORSET STREET SUITE 14
SOUTH BURLINGTON,VT05403 		03-0323013 501(C)(3) 121,878 9,893 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(61) MAWF OF WISCONSIN
13195 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE
BUTLER,WI53007 		39-1543541 501(C)(3) 755,644 60,138 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
(62) MAWF OF WYOMING
PO BOX 273
CASPER,WY82606 		83-0276233 501(C)(3) 74,510 15,115 FMV TRAVEL, M & E, SUPPLIES FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
61
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO AFFILIATED CHAPTERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE FOUNDATION AND ITS CHAPTERS OPERATE UNDER INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER AGREEMENTS WHICH DEFINE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A CHAPTER IS GRANTED THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF BEING A CHAPTER, AS WELL AS THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PRIVILEGE. BY ENTERING INTO THE CHAPTER AGREEMENT, THE CHAPTER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICIES OF THE FOUNDATION. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES, EACH CHAPTER AGREES TO PERMIT THE FOUNDATION'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO INSPECT THE CHAPTER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS AND TO INTERVIEW CHAPTER'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT ANY REASONABLE TIME AND UPON REASONABLE NOTICE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE TEAM VISITS ALL CHAPTERS ON A ROTATING BASIS TO FURTHER ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA DOES NOT PROVIDE CASH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, BUT RATHER GRANTS WISHES TO SELECTED BENEFICIARIES THAT MEET THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR THE WISH-GRANTING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE VENDORS FOR THE WISH EXPENSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TRAVEL STIPENDS (I.E., MEALS, TIPS, GAS, ETC.) FROM A STANDARDIZED WISH BUDGET. GENERALLY WISH EXPENSES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES AND ARE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE SUPPORTING WISH EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION (I.E., INVOICES AND STATEMENTS) IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1DAVID WILLIAMSPRESIDENT AND CEO (i)
(ii)		 432,734
...............................
0 		103,457
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,000
...............................
0 		8,427
...............................
0 		557,618
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2DAVID MULVIHILLVP & GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 248,851
...............................
0 		35,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		12,443
...............................
0 		9,579
...............................
0 		305,873
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3PAUL MILESVP OF DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 220,065
...............................
0 		35,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		11,003
...............................
0 		10,277
...............................
0 		276,345
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4DEBORAH THOMPSONVP OF CHAPTER SUPPORT (i)
(ii)		 183,255
...............................
0 		35,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,163
...............................
0 		8,167
...............................
0 		235,585
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5KATHLEEN FORSHEYVP OF CORPORATE ALLIANCES (i)
(ii)		 201,731
...............................
0 		33,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		10,087
...............................
0 		7,765
...............................
0 		252,583
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6PAUL MEHLHORNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 172,018
...............................
0 		33,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		8,601
...............................
0 		8,445
...............................
0 		222,064
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7LESLIE MOTTERVP & CHIEF HR OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 202,308
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		2,038
...............................
0 		8,880
...............................
0 		213,226
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8JOHN VRANASVP & CHIEF MARKETING OFF (i)
(ii)		 201,625
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		8,349
...............................
0 		209,974
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9STACY OWENDIR OF CORP ALLIANCES (i)
(ii)		 118,862
...............................
0 		24,673
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		5,912
...............................
0 		7,120
...............................
0 		156,567
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 MAWFA'S MANAGEMENT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MAWFA ("THE COMMITTEE"), AFTER CONSIDERING SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS, THE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE EACH OF THE DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS, SUCH AS TOTAL POTENTIAL AWARD PERCENTAGE AND ALLOCATION OF AWARD PERCENTAGE BASED ON ORGANIZATION GOALS AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS, PERFORMANCE, ETC. FOR EACH PLAN YEAR. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE SOLE DISCRETION TO MAKE ALL SUCH DETERMINATIONS AND DECISIONS.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 61 275,321 COST/SELLING PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AIRLINES ) X 1,750 2,259,028 COST/SELLING PRICE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( TOYS ) X 23,863 573,176 COST/SELLING PRICE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SPAS ) X 34 314,133 COST/SELLING PRICE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GIFT CARDS ) X 821 241,451 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( LODGING ) X 285 145,367 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( TICKETS ) X 932 116,226 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( TRAVEL VOUCHERS ) X 10 50,000 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ESPECIAL NEEDS ) X 66 32,910 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AIRLINE REWARD POINTS ) X 1,589,876 24,922 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( CLOTHING ) X 8 23,121 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PAINT ) X 435 19,386 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( WISH TRIPS ) X 2 17,830 COST/SELLING PRICE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( TRAMPOLINES ) X 22 15,816 COST/SELLING PRICE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2014)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2014)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 32B: THE FOUNDATION USES THE SERVICES OF A THIRD PARTY STOCK BROKER TO SELL DONATED SECURITIES.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE MAKE-A -WISH FOUNDATION IS THE LARGEST WISH-GRANTING ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD. ITS MISSION IS TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. THE FOUNDATION'S WISH-GRANTING EFFORTS CREATE A LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT FOR THE CHILDREN WHO ARE GRANTED A WISH, AS WELL AS THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES, REFERRAL SOURCES, DONORS, SPONSORS AND EVEN ENTIRE COMMUNITIES. FOUNDED IN 1980 WHEN A GROUP OF CARING VOLUNTEERS HELPED A BOY FULFILL HIS DREAM OF BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER, THE FOUNDATION NOW HAS GRANTED MORE THAN 270,000 WISHES TO CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES. ALTHOUGH IT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST WELL-KNOWN CHARITIES, THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION HAS MAINTAINED THE GRASSROOTS FULFILLMENT OF ITS MISSION. A NETWORK OF NEARLY 25,000 VOLUNTEERS ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. VOLUNTEERS WORK AS WISH GRANTERS, FUNDRAISERS, SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANTS, LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND IN NUMEROUS OTHER CAPACITIES. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION FINANCES ITS WORK THROUGH INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS, CORPORATE DONATIONS, FOUNDATION GRANTS AND PLANNED GIFTS. IT RECEIVES NO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING. WISHES ARE GRANTED REGARDLESS OF THE CHILD'S RACE, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR ANY OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC CATEGORY. REFERRALS FOR WISHES COME FROM CHILDREN'S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND THE CHILDREN THEMSELVES. WHEN A WISH TEAM FIRST VISITS A CHILD, THE VOLUNTEERS START WITH ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: "IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE WISH, WHAT WOULD IT BE?" WISHES TYPICALLY FALL INTO ONE OF FOUR CATEGORIES: "I WISH TO GO..." "I WISH TO MEET..." "I WISH TO BE... OR "I WISH TO HAVE..." GRANTING A WISH CREATES A MAGICAL MOMENT FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AT A TIME WHEN THEY NEED JOY THE MOST. THE FOUNDATION MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO INCLUDE IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN THE CHILD'S WISH BECAUSE WATCHING A DREAM COME TRUE CREATES HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE WISH EXPERIENCE. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO MAKING EVERY ELIGIBLE CHILD'S WISH COME TRUE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, CALL 1-800-722-WISH (9474) OR VISIT WISH.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED THE PRIMARY REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO ITS AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ("AFC"). THE FOUNDATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE FORM 990. THE AFC HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE INQUIRIES OF ANY PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE PREPARATION PROCESS OF THE FORM 990, INCLUDING THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM. THE AFC ALSO MET WITH THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM HIRED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS PROVIDED WITH A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION ADOPTED A "STATEMENT OF VALUES, CODE OF ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY" IN 2004 WITH WHICH ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY AND ACKNOWLEDGE BY SIGNING, UPON THEIR INITIAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AN "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS ASSURANCE STATEMENT' (THE "COI STATEMENT"). EFFECTIVE JULY 2009, THE COI STATEMENT WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE AN ADDENDUM IN WHICH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FAMILY AND/OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THEY MAY HAVE WITH OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION. THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD IS CHARGED WITH ENSURING THE COI STATEMENT AND ADDENDUM ARE SIGNED EACH YEAR BY DIRECTORS, WHILE THE FOUNDATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IS CHARGED WITH ENSURING THOSE DOCUMENTS ARE SIGNED BY OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IF ANY COVERED PERSON DISCLOSES A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED (1) THE CONFLICTING INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD, (2) THE COVERED PERSON RESPONDS TO ANY FACTUAL QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD RELATED TO THE DISCLOSED CONFLICT, AND (3) THE BOARD, WITHOUT THE COVERED PERSON PRESENT, DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT AND APPROVES OR DISAPPROVES THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE TOTAL COMPENSATION (INCLUDING BASE SALARY, BENEFITS AND INCENTIVE PAYMENTS) OF THE FOUNDATION'S CEO, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FOR 2014 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS NONE OF WHOM HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS INCLUDED SUBSTANTIAL INPUT FROM THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (COLLECTIVELY, THE "COMMITTEES"), AS WELL AS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST ("INDEPENDENT EXPERT") RETAINED TO ADVISE THE FOUNDATION IN SUCH MATTERS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMMITTEES AND THE INDEPENDENT EXPERT REVIEWED APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR CEOS AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PROPOSED FOR THE CORRESPONDING EXECUTIVE AT THE FOUNDATION WAS REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA. THE FOUNDATION'S CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDS INCLUDE (1) THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS (INCLUDING THE DATES THEY WERE APPROVED), (2) THE NAMES OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSIONS AND WHO VOTED ON THE ARRANGEMENTS, AND (3) A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON BY THE FOUNDATION BEFORE THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WERE APPROVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALTHOUGH FEDERAL TAX LAWS DO NOT MANDATE THAT AN ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, THE FOUNDATION POSTS ITS ANNUAL REPORT, COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ON ITS WEBSITE (HTTP://WISH.ORG/ABOUT-US/MAKING-A-DIFFERENCE/MANAGING-FUNDS) AND ALSO MAKES SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10B THE FOUNDATION AND ITS CHAPTERS OPERATE UNDER INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER AGREEMENTS WHICH DEFINE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A CHAPTER IS GRANTED THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF BEING A CHAPTER, AS WELL AS THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PRIVILEGE. BY ENTERING INTO THE CHAPTER AGREEMENT, THE CHAPTER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH, AND BE BOUND BY, THE TERMS OF THE CHAPTER AGREEMENT, THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS AND THE POLICIES OF THE FOUNDATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE "GOVERNING POLICIES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ("POLICIES"), THE LATEST REVISION OF WHICH IS DATED JULY 2014. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES, EACH CHAPTER AGREES TO PERMIT THE FOUNDATION'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO INSPECT THE CHAPTER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS AND TO INTERVIEW CHAPTER'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT ANY REASONABLE TIME AND UPON REASONABLE NOTICE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE TEAM VISITS ALL CHAPTERS ON A ROTATING BASIS TO FURTHER ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICIES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -23,702. TRANSFER FROM TEXAS PLAINS 300,000. ROUNDING -3.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

86-0481941
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) MAW OF TEXAS PLAINS
411 S FILLMORE ST

AMARILLO,TX79101
75-1966883 		WISH GRANTING TX 501(C)(3) LINE 7: 170(B)(1)(A) MAWF
 
Yes
 












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF TEXAS PLAINS

 S 300,000 CASH





Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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