Make-A-Wish San Diego (MAWSD) 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. For full financial details please review our most recent FY24 Audited Financial Statements: 

To review our most recent 990 Public Disclosure:

To review our most recent FY23 Annual Report: 

Make-A-Wish San Diego has earned the highest, four-star rating from online charity evaluator, Charity Navigator since 2012. Please click here to view our Charity Navigator profile.

We are also proud to be a BBB San Diego Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. 

Learn more about our various affinity groups that support local wishes in our community!

WISH Circle: The WISH Circle is a group of dynamic women committed to service and support of granting wishes in San Diego and Imperial Counties. 

Legacy of Wishes Society: Membership is accomplished by simply notifying us that you have named Make-A-Wish as a beneficiary of your estate.

Planned Giving Advisory Council: The Make-A-Wish San Diego (MAWSD) Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC) comprises local financial planning advisors, estate attorneys, CPAs, and professional fiduciaries who offer guidance, provide support and make recommendations when and as requested by the MAWSD leadership team, and serve as a resource and connector to advance the Make-A-Wish mission.

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, thoughts, 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. 

Employment Opportunities: We are not currently accepting applications, please check back.
Internships: We are currently not offering internships, please check back.

To learn more about the many wish possibilities in San Diego, please check out our current Wish Guidebook: