Nonprofit · EIN 76-0116615
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC
Tax-exempt · STAFFORD, TX 77477
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,936,356 | $10,496,445 | $439,911 | $18,450,507 | $918,089 | $17,532,418 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,519,291 | $6,991,061 | -$471,770 | $18,206,476 | $863,703 | $17,342,773 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,849,071 | $8,634,500 | -$2,785,429 | $17,512,495 | $768,760 | $16,743,735 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,461,590
- Program service revenue
- $35,625
- Investment income
- $1,555,781
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,139,815
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$121,421
- Other revenue
- -$116,640
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,929,771
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $745,062
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,944,578
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,290,950
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,012
- Occupancy
- $90,377
- Travel
- $38,267
- Depreciation
- $132,325
- Program services (functional)
- $7,648,171
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,241,670
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,606,604
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,206,476
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,450,507
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $918,089
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,532,418
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,116,776
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,941,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,447,948
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,084,470
- Gross receipts
- $24,037,547
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY MILLWEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $253,292 | $31,146 |
| JESSICA ANSEL | VP OF PHILANTHROPY Key employee | 40 | $179,884 | $11,314 |
| MELISSA HENDERSON | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $156,430 | $9,907 |
| BREEZE ACEVEDO | VP OF MISSION DELIVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,310 | $21,544 |
| NICOLE GABLER | DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,992 | $17,380 |
| SUZANNE FARROW | SR. DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,349 | $17,708 |
| ASHLEY OSBORN | SR. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,961 | $4,851 |
| JASON JENNARO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HATFIELD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED RAZIM | CHAIR - ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTY MCCORMACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE HOUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BALLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HANTAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HRAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE LUECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NICKENS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANNE RALSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIGUEL RAMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RAYBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS SELLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ORIC WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAYLIN WIEBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN KRAYCIRIK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY MILLWEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $227,924 | $34,608 |
| YARA ELSAYED GUEST | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO(THRU 3/23) Former | 40 | $231,660 | $8,346 |
| JESSICA ANSEL | VP OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,593 | $10,637 |
| MELISSA HENDERSON | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $152,750 | $9,326 |
| BREEZE ACEVEDO | VP OF MISSION DELIVERY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,821 | $19,580 |
| NICOLE GABLER | DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,049 | $10,004 |
| THOMAS HATFIELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN PALMER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JENNARO | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED RAZIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE HOUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BALLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HANTAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HRAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LUECHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTY MCCORMACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MONSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DINANNE RALSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RAYBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SELLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYLIN WIEBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YARA ELSAYED GUEST | PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 3/23) Officer | 40 | $246,605 | $27,146 |
| SHELLY MILLWEE | PRESIDENT & CEO (EFFECTIVE 8/4/23) Officer | 40 | $206,762 | $21,047 |
| JESSICA ANSEL | VP OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,638 | $11,299 |
| MELISSA HENDERSON | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $131,153 | $9,230 |
| ANGELA GARZA | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,693 | $6,306 |
| KRISTIN PALMER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LUECHT | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HATFIELD | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED RAZIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BONO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HANTAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KOHLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTY MCCORMACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE MONSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER RAYBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SELLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYLIN WIEBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JENNARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HRAP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS FESSLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/28/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12625 SOUTHWEST FWY, STAFFORD, TX 77477-3803
- In care of
- % MELISSA HENDERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHELLY MILLWEE, 12625 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, STAFFORD, TX 77477
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA HENDERSON, VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (281) 491-9474
- Website
- WWW.WISH.ORG/TEXGULF
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $7,648,171 · grants $5,929,771 · revenue $35,625
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0116615
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,450,507
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,037,547
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $10,936,356 | $10,496,445 | $18,450,507 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $6,519,291 | $6,991,061 | $18,206,476 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $5,849,071 | $8,634,500 | $17,512,495 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,196,987 | $6,831,068 | $19,096,899 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 76-0116615).
Questions about MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC
- What is the EIN of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC is 76-0116615.
- Is MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SHELLY MILLWEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $253,292 (SHELLY MILLWEE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,936,356, expenses of $10,496,445 and total assets of $18,450,507 at year end.
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