Make-A-Wish
Attributed
Mission Statement
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Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Collaboration
Health
Impact
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses and terminal diagnoses.
Social Impact & Development
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
1980
Nonprofit / Charity
Established
1,001–5,000
employees
Mission Themes
Collaboration
Enabling people, teams, or organisations to work together effectively.
Health
Clinical, medical, or disease-focused improvement.
Impact
Creating meaningful, positive change in the world.
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The
Make-A-Wish
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026