Make-A-Wish Foundation
Granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Transparency Notice — Make-A-Wish Foundation is featured here as an organization whose mission aligns with our philanthropic values. No formal partnership, financial contribution, or official relationship has been established at this time. We do not imply otherwise.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The organization operates in the United States and its territories, with an affiliated network of chapters worldwide.
Since its founding, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 550,000 wishes across the United States and its territories. Each wish is tailored to the individual child — reflecting their unique personality, interests, and dreams.
The organization's work is built on the belief that a wish experience can be a game-changer for a child fighting a critical illness. Wishes give children renewed strength and hope, and research shows that children who receive a wish experience better medical outcomes.
Organization Details
Founded
1980
Type
Nonprofit Organization
Focus
Children with Critical Illnesses
Reach
United States & Territories
Category
Humanitarian
Our Relationship
Featured as an organization whose mission aligns with our philanthropic values. No formal partnership or financial contribution has been established at this time.
The Opportunity
A critical illness diagnosis changes everything for a child and their family. The medical journey is long, uncertain, and exhausting — physically, emotionally, and financially.
In the middle of that journey, a wish experience offers something that medicine alone cannot provide: joy, hope, and a moment of normalcy. Research has documented that wish experiences contribute to improved medical outcomes and emotional resilience.
The opportunity is straightforward: support an organization with a proven track record of creating meaningful moments for children who need them most.
"A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child fighting a critical illness."
— Make-A-Wish Foundation mission statement
What Make-A-Wish Addresses
The emotional toll of a critical illness diagnosis on children and families
The need for hope and joy during a difficult medical journey
The gap between medical treatment and holistic wellbeing
The lasting psychological impact of a meaningful, personalized experience
Why We Give
Our reasoning for featuring and intending to support Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Why this organization?
Make-A-Wish has a 45-year track record of delivering on its mission with integrity, transparency, and measurable impact. It is one of the most recognized and trusted nonprofit organizations in the United States.
What makes the mission worthwhile?
The mission is specific, measurable, and human. It does not attempt to solve every problem — it focuses on one thing: creating a meaningful experience for a child in a difficult moment. That clarity of purpose is something we respect.
Why do we believe support can make a difference?
Make-A-Wish has demonstrated that its model works. Wishes are granted efficiently, with documented outcomes. Support translates directly into wishes for children — not overhead or administrative complexity.
What does alignment with our values look like?
We believe in intentional giving — understanding who you are supporting and why the work matters before committing resources. Make-A-Wish represents exactly the kind of organization we want to be associated with: mission-driven, transparent, and accountable.
Support Provided
No financial contribution or formal support has been provided at this time. This section will be updated with accurate, verified information as the relationship develops. We will not fabricate or imply contributions that have not occurred.
Make-A-Wish Impact
The following figures are publicly reported by Make-A-Wish Foundation. They reflect the organization's overall impact — not contributions from DAS Ultimate Trends.
550,000+
Wishes Granted
In the U.S. since 1980
1980
Year Founded
45+ years of mission delivery
60+
Countries
Global affiliate network
1 wish
Every 34 minutes
Granted in the U.S.
Source: Make-A-Wish Foundation public reporting. These figures represent the organization's overall impact and are not attributable to DAS Ultimate Trends.
Updates & Timeline
A record of milestones, progress updates, and developments as this relationship evolves.
Make-A-Wish Foundation identified as an organization whose mission aligns with our philanthropic values and featured on the DAS Ultimate Trends platform.
Future updates will appear here as this relationship develops.
Learn more about Make-A-Wish
Visit the official Make-A-Wish website to learn about their mission, read wish stories, and find out how you can support their work directly.