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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ct, Inc.

Transform lives, one wish at a time

aka Make-A-Wish Connecticut   |   Trumbull, CT   |  www.ct.wish.org

Mission

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Ruling year info

1986

President and CEO

Pamela Keough

Main address

56 Commerce Drive

Trumbull, CT 06611 USA

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EIN

22-2710919

NTEE code info

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Each year, thousands of children are diagnosed with critical illnesses. While quality medical care plays a huge role in a child's health outcome, emotional wellbeing can't be overlooked. Anxiety, depression, and stress can overwhelm families as they try to juggle the needs of an ill child while trying to maintain a "normal" life.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut

Granting wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

We grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Eligible children between the ages of 2.5 and 17 years old can be referred by a member of their medical team, their immediate families, or they can refer themselves. After being approved for a wish, families are matched with a pair of wish granters who help children create their one-true-wish.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of wishes granted

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Our Fiscal year 2020 and 2021 was impacted by COVID. In fiscal year 2022 we increased the number of wishes and expect to be back to pre pandemic numbers in FY2023.

Number of eligible referrals

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

FY 2020 and FY 2021 were impacted by COVID. In FY2022 we saw a rebound in referrals and expect that number to increase in FY2023.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We believe that wishes change the odds for kids fighting critical illnesses. They help wish kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety, and unite entire communities. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child's quality of life, giving them a better chance of recovering. Our goal is to bring hope and strength to Connecticut by granting the wish of every eligible child in our state.

To meet our goal of granting the wish of every eligible child, we rely on a vast network of referral partners, dedicated volunteers, generous community partners, and passionate donors.

Thanks to strong stewardship of funds received, we currently have the means to grant the wish of every referred child.

In our 2022 fiscal year, we granted 185 wishes due to COVID. In the year ahead, we plan to get back to pre-pandemic wishes granted and deepen the impact of wish journey's by continuing to personalize experiences to meet the unique needs of each family.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Children with critical illnesses in the state of CT

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ct, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 01/04/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Tracey Yurko

Bridgewater Associates, LP

Term: 2022 - 2024

Michelle Wilson

Isos Capital Management

William Feher

Garage Force of Southwestern CT

Robin Hayes

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John Papa

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Tara Carraro

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/4/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data