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- How can I make a contribution to Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego?
- How can I help to raise funds to support wishes?
- Are there other ways I can help to support wishes?
- What are your sources of funding?
- Does the Make–A–Wish Foundation use telemarketing?
- Is my contribution tax–deductible?
- Does Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego, Inc., meet the Better Business Bureau Charity Standards?
How can I make a contribution to the Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego?
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 San Diego
2440 Hotel Circle North, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
Credit Card donations can be made via telephone by calling 858–707–WISH (9474) or click here to make a secure 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 Giving section and consider the many options we offer for corporate, individual, and student involvement.
Are there other ways I can help 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 initiate workplace giving at your place of business.
What are your sources of funding?
The work of Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego, Inc. 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 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?
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?
Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) tax–exempt organization; and all contributions are tax–deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Does Make–A–Wish Foundation of San Diego meet the Better Business Bureau’s Charity Standards?
Yes, Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, and meets all of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. To obtain a report from the BBB, contact them at www.bbb.org.