FAQs....Supporting Wishes

FAQs… About Supporting Wishes

How can I make a contribution to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York?
Contributions can be made by mail, by telephone or on-line. If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send it to:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York
1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL22
Lake Success, New York 11042

Credit Card donations can be made via telephone by calling 516-944-6212 or click to make a credit card donation on-line.

How can I help to raise funds to support wishes?
There are many ways to help fund wishes. Whether you are a corporate CEO considering sponsorship of a major event or a third grade student coordinating a class project, our staff will provide the information and support you need. Please browse through our Supporting Wishes section and consider the many options we offer for corporate, individual, and student involvement.

Are there other ways I can help to support wishes?
Make-A-Wish Foundation offers opportunities to join our work in various volunteer capacities. We offer programs for students and schools and we can help you to initiate workplace giving at your place of business. Please browse through our Ways to Help section to look for ideas that match your interests and capabilities.

What are your sources of funding?
The work of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York is funded entirely by contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations and by monies raised through special events. We also rely on ‘in-kind’ contributions of goods and services to defray cash costs of wish granting and fund raising. We do not use - or permit others to use on our behalf - telephone marketing, door-to-door solicitations, or similar fundraising approaches.

Does the Make-A-Wish Foundation use telemarketing?
The Make-A-Wish Foundation does not use - or permit others to use on our behalf - telemarketing, door-to-door solicitations, or similar fundraising approaches.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Does the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York meet the Better Business Bureau’s Charity Standards?
Yes, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York meets Better Business Bureau Standards for Charitable Solicitations (last audit, June 2008). It is one of the first charities in New York State to qualify to use the BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance seal. To obtain a report from the BBB contact them at www.newyork.bbb.org