Our Chapter 

Our mission is simple: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. For three and a half decades, we have partnered with thousands of volunteers, donors and medical professionals in our community to deliver that mission to more than 8,300 local children. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes from the people who make it happen to our finances to joining our team by scrolling below! 

Many different leaders make our work possible. Learn more about the people who make wishes possible!  

• Staff
• Trustees
• Corporate Wish Champions
• Medical Advisory Panel

Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. 

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Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington raise funds to support our mission 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. 

We are proud to be a BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability, and continue to receive high marks from charity watchdog groups. For questions about our financials, please contact Melissa Arias at [email protected]. 

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Make-A-Wish changes the lives of kids with life-threatening medical conditions, strengthens families and brings communities together. Get the latest news and updates by following us on the platforms below.

Need a dose of wish inspiration? Read our Fall Newsletter and our Planned Giving Newsletter to get the inside scoop on wishes, news and events you make possible in our community.

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We are dedicated to providing our wish families with an exceptional experience. In an effort to help us continue to learn, grow, and improve our program, we ask wish families for their feedback upon the completion of their wish via a survey. Each survey is reviewed by our program team and used to help refine our program services.

Wish Family Satisfaction Survey:

• June-August 2022
• September - November 2022
• December 2022-February 2023 
• March 2023 - May 2023 

We're celebrating nearly four decades of granting wishes and it's all because of you!

In 1986, thanks to the dedication and support of our local community, we granted six wishes. Nearly four decades later, we celebrate granting 8,000 wishes thanks to YOUR kindness, compassion and investment. YOU make transformation possible for children with critical illnesses each and every day and we are so thankful!

Check out this timeline of all the incredible accomplishments our chapter has achieved since our inception in 1986.