Make-A-Wish Colorado
Make-A-Wish Colorado
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About this organization
Mission
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
About
Make-A-Wish® Colorado began in 1983 in memory of 7-year-old Jennifer Mazak. Although Jennifer did not receive a formal wish, she wanted to see the KIMN Chicken, a local radio mascot. When the KIMN Chicken was told of Jennifer’s wish, he came to visit her at her home. While Jennifer’s appearance had prompted teasing and stares from neighborhood children, she was the envy of them all when the KIMN Chicken hugged and held her and lavished attention on her alone. With the help of friends, family and members of the community, her mother, Joan, founded the Colorado chapter of Make-A-Wish shortly after Jennifer passed away, to bring that same magic to other children. We are reminded of Jennifer’s smiles each time we fulfill a wish. In 2023, Make-A-Wish Colorado is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and the more than 6,000 wishes granted to eligible children throughout Colorado.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The make-a-wish foundation of colorado creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.”.
Their activities were defined as: “See schedule o.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 7951 EAST MAPLEWOOD AVENUE NO 126, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, 80111.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 23 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $635,609.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization pays $1,453,832 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $874,629 in fundraising expenses.
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