Make-A-Wish^® Missouri & Kansas proudly manages and safeguards the generous contributions of individual donors, corporations and other organizations. Our fundraising efforts, fiscal practices, and business operations all are designed to support a single purpose: to grant wishes that change lives.  

Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the funds donated very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2023 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas spent 72% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 17.5% was spent on fundraising and 10.5% was allocated to management and general costs. For full financial details please review our most recent FY23 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.   

We are proud that Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas is an accredited charity under the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability

• FY23 Annual Report.pdf
• FY23 Form 990.pdf
• FY23 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
• 2022 Annual Report.pdf
• FY22 Form 990.pdf
• FY22 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
• Annual Report FY 2021.pdf
• FY21 Form 990.pdf
• FY21 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
• FY20 Form 990.pdf
• FY20 Audited Financial Statements
• FY19 Audited Financial Statements
• FY19 Form 990
• FY18 Audited Financial Statements
• FY18 Form 990 - Missouri
• FY18 Form 990 - Kansas
• FY17 Audited Financial Statements
• FY17 Form 990

Careers 

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions HERE.

Internships 

Make-A-Wish® Missouri & Kansas offers a variety of unpaid internships to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates, to receive academic credit and/or valuable work experience in the nonprofit field. Students must be a junior or senior to apply. Internships are located in the St. Louis, MO office headquarters. Available internships can include administrative, fundraising/events, marketing/communications, and mission delivery/wish granting. Interested in learning more about our internship opportunities? Email Bre Colombo at [email protected]. 

Current Open Internships:

• MarCom Intern Description.pdf

Wish STL, Wish KC, and Wish ICT are groups of young professionals dedicated to furthering the mission of Make-A-Wish. The goals of the Make-A-Wish Young Professionals are to increase awareness of the Make-A-Wish mission, help build future leadership, and generate financial support to grant local wishes. If you are between the ages of 24 and 39 and looking for a great organization to get involved in, one of our Young Professionals Groups might be just right for you!

Learn more about these incredible groups HERE.