About
What does Make-A-Wish Foundation (Singapore) Ltd do?
Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, aged 3-18 years old. Our mission is to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy through unique wish experiences.
Founded
2002
People
anastasia ling yew lin, claire tan lee fang, lin bingyuan, jeremy, shahrukh dara marfatia, lee shu-yi, gabrielle, tay weng boon gillian, rajendra nandakumar pai, chua wei ling, brenda, lim wei loong, leonard, fu xinghan
Causes
Health & WellnessChildrenHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2002
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improving mental health and wellbeing: Granting wishes provides a sense of hope, joy, and strength to children with critical illnesses, enhancing their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Strengthening family bonds: The wish experience brings families together, fostering stronger relationships and creating lasting memories that can help them cope with the challenges of a child's illness.
- Inspiring hope and resilience: By making dreams come true, Make-A-Wish inspires children to fight their illnesses with renewed hope and determination, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
- Promoting community engagement: The organization encourages volunteerism and donations from the public, fostering a sense of social responsibility and unity among Singaporeans.
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Recent News & Activity
Give.Asia Fundraise a customised wheelchair for TS, with Make-A-Wish Singapore
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Improving mental health and wellbeing: Granting wishes provides a sense of hope, joy, and strength to children with critical illnesses, enhancing their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Strengthening family bonds: The wish experience brings families together, fostering stronger relationships and creating lasting memories that can help them cope with the challenges of a child's illness.
- Inspiring hope and resilience: By making dreams come true, Make-A-Wish inspires children to fight their illnesses with renewed hope and determination, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
- Promoting community engagement: The organization encourages volunteerism and donations from the public, fostering a sense of social responsibility and unity among Singaporeans.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 940,260 | 1,307,787 | 801,812 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 326,030 | 247,967 | 36,002 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,266,290 | 1,555,754 | 837,814 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 71,700 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 115,650 | 35,591 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 115,650 | 35,591 | 71,700 |
| Government Grants | 575,667 | 626,923 | 973,545 |
| Investment Income | 20,171 | 33,763 | 50,747 |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | 8,160 | 59,557 | 144,992 |
| Total Receipts | 1,985,938 | 2,311,588 | 2,078,798 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 288,485 | 63,241 | 319,024 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,435,773 | 728,903 | 1,233,507 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 46,160 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,481,933 | 728,903 | 1,233,507 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 211,771 | 995,893 | 196,755 |
| Total Expenditure | 1,982,189 | 1,788,037 | 1,749,286 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 3,261,338 | 3,342,872 | 3,424,405 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 6,143 | 6,065 | 6,921 |
| Investments | 499,346 | 753,270 | 263,386 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 77,375 | 54,332 | 88,170 |
| Cash & Deposits | 3,445,164 | 3,734,674 | 3,723,806 |
| Other Assets | 307,955 | 0 | 30,970 |
| Total Assets | 7,597,321 | 7,891,213 | 7,537,658 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 6,689,684 | 6,685,935 | 6,162,384 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 6,689,684 | 6,685,935 | 6,162,384 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 267,997 | 285,201 | 248,140 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 639,640 | 920,077 | 1,127,134 |
| Total Liabilities | 907,637 | 1,205,278 | 1,375,274 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 7,597,321 | 7,891,213 | 7,537,658 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Employee Cost | 764,097 | 637,764 | 745,245 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At Make-A-Wish Foundation (Singapore) Ltd, individuals work together to grant life-changing wishes for children aged 3-18 years old who are suffering from critical illnesses. Their mission is to bring hope, strength, and joy into these children's lives through unique wish experiences.
anastasia ling yew lin
claire tan lee fang
lin bingyuan, jeremy
shahrukh dara marfatia
lee shu-yi, gabrielle
tay weng boon gillian
rajendra nandakumar pai
chua wei ling, brenda
lim wei loong, leonard
fu xinghan
News
Activities
Give.Asia Fundraise a customised wheelchair for TS, with Make-A-Wish Singapore
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