Critical illness doesn’t take a break for the holidays. Right now, you have a unique and powerful opportunity to ensure no child waits even one unnecessary day to unwrap the power of a wish—at a time when they need it most.

Donate by December 31 and create the greatest joy possible for wish kids in the greater Bay Area. Read on for more information about year-end giving options and if you have questions, please contact Director of Development Samantha Seals at sseals@sf.wish.org for more information. Thank you so much for your support!

Donations by web, mail, telephone, or electronic transfer 

We welcome all donations via the following channels: 

• Credit card online: Visit our website to make a secure donation. Year-end gifts can be made online up until 11:59 p.m. on December 31. 
• Credit card by phone: Give us a call at 415.982.9474 to process your donation. Please note that credit card gifts need to be charged in 2025 in order to be considered a 2025 contribution. You may want to call a few days before the end of the year to ensure your gift is processed in time. 
• Donations by mail: Please make checks payable to Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and send them to our address: 1333 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94612. Checks must be postmarked on or before December 31 to qualify as a 2025 gift.
• Donations by electronic transfer: Give us a call at 415.982.9474 for more information. 

Please note: Our chapter office will be closed December 24–January 2 and it may be more difficult to reach us by phone that week. 

Stock, mutual fund, and qualified charitable distribution

To make a stock gift, please refer to this web page or contact our office at 415.982.9474 for further information. Please note that it often takes several days at year end to complete a stock transfer, and stock must be received by December 31 to qualify as a 2025 gift. 

Car donations 

Wheels For Wishes turns your car donation into wishes for the local children of San Francisco and surrounding counties. Visit our website to learn more or call 1-855-622-9474 where they will take you through the entire donation process. 

Donate airline miles 

Once donated, your miles never expire and will send wish children and their families on unforgettable experiences. Visit our web page to donate your miles today.

From all of us at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, thank you for giving joy to wish kids and their families! We wish you a healthy and happy holiday season and a wonderful new year.