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Janie Best
President and Chief Executive Officer

Renee Beal
Director of Operations

Matt Dahlgran
Director of Mission Delivery

Josh Peterson
Communications and Development Coordinator

Mo Bagley
Mission Delivery Coordinator

Jessica Oliver
Special Events Coordinator
Our Board
Brad Christensen
Board Chair
Neil Gulley
Treasurer
Abby Black
Vice Chair
Travis Gerhard
Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Idaho finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation Idaho spent 73% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 8% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 19% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent, FY20 Audited Financial Statement, FY21 Impact Report or our latest 990.
We are proud to be a BBB Northwest and Pacific Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
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At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
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Make-A-Wish® Idaho
Boise, ID 83702