Make-A-Wish Foundation
Non-profit organization founded in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Kids Wish Network.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 3 and 18 years old.[2] Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix.[3] The organization operates through its 59 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in nearly 50 other countries around the world through 39 international affiliates.[4]
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Quick Facts Formation, Type ...
Formation | April 29, 1980; 43 years ago (1980-04-29) |
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Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
Purpose | Fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses and emergency situations |
Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Region | International |
President & CEO | Leslie Motter[1] |
Website | wish |
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