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Who funds Make-A-Wish?

Chicago, Illinois

5 private foundations reported grants to Make-A-Wish in Chicago, Illinois totaling $33,500 across 5 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Cushing Family Foundation, with $25,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Make-A-Wish

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Cushing Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
General purposes1$25,000
The Wagner Foundation
Illinois · 2025
To aid the organization and further exempt purposes.1$3,000
Macoisdealbaigh Trust
Illinois · 2023
Cancer Programs1$2,500
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc
Illinois · 2024
Public charity1$2,000
Cone Family Charitable Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses1$1,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Make-A-Wish?

Cushing Family Foundation, The Wagner Foundation, Macoisdealbaigh Trust, Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc and Cone Family Charitable Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Make-A-Wish get from foundations?

$33,500 in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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