Mission
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Public Charity
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in WAUWATOSA, WI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $9.6M, expenses of $10.4M, total assets of $22.5M. Imperigo tracks 193 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $18.4M.
EIN: 391543541
WAUWATOSA, WI
Patient & Family Support
NTEE: E86
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$9.6M
Total Expenses$10.4M
Total Assets$22.5M
Grant Records193
Funding Total$18.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin Inc
How Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$73
Programs
the work itself
$10
Management
running the organization
$17
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $73 for programs
$73
It is the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$56,662
GENERAL SUPPORT
$28,844
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
$20,000
SUPPORT FOR A MAKE-A-WISH FAMILY
$10,000
ADOPT-A-WISH ITEMS ON ENCLOSED STATEMENTS
$5,700
Showing up to 5 of 193 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECRETARY
Beth Straka
DIRECTOR
Chad Hamilton
DIRECTOR
Chris Mcintosh
DIRECTOR
Christa Graverson
DIRECTOR
Devina Mistry
TREASURER
Gavin Hattersley
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.6M | $10.4M | $22.5M |
| 2024 | $11.0M | $13.1M | $22.3M |
| 2023 | $10.2M | $9.5M | $22.4M |
| 2022 | $10.1M | $8.1M | $19.9M |
| 2021 | $8.3M | $5.9M | $20.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $8.3M to $9.6M (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $22.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.