Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.

Make-A-Wish Nevada has been a beacon of hope and joy for children facing critical illnesses since our chapter's founding in 1982. In 1996, the chapter split into two, dedicated to serving the Southern and Northern Nevada regions. 

Now, in 2025, we celebrate a new era with the reunification of the Nevada chapter, coming together as one to grant even more life-changing wishes. United, we are stronger, and our impact has been profound - granting over 2,800 wishes to children across the entire state. 

As one Nevada chapter we continue to work together with our generous donors, supporters, staff, and more than 20,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish Nevada and 58 other chapters throughout the U.S. have granted more than 375,000 wishes nationwide. 

In early 2017, Make-A-Wish Nevada moved into its new home on the Allegiant Campus. The Wishing Place is a labor of love and exemplifies the transformational power when community partners unite.  

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Make-A-Wish Nevada 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:

FY25 Form 990

You can also click here to view archived financial statements.

For questions about our financials, please contact Barbara Tapp at barbarat@nv.wish.org. 

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, and all of our opportunities include a comprehensive benefits package.

• Bilingual Wish Coordinator 
• Bilingual Intake Coordinator
• Marketing & Communications Operations Specialist