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Personal Philanthropy

Make-A-Wish® began as a small way to make a young boy smile; since then, we have grown to a national nonprofit organization passionately dedicated to sharing the power of a wish with as many children as we possibly can. You can help us grant wishes for years to come through something called a planned gift. You don't have to be extremely wealthy to make a big difference; you just need a plan, and you've come to the right place to learn more.

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What is gift planning?                        What assets can I give?
Which type of gift is best for me?

You can leave a living legacy and ensure that wishes continue to be fulfilled in the future by making a planned gift. These gifts typically come from a donor's assets rather than income, and can be either outright or deferred. Some types of planned gifts include:

  • Wills and Bequests
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • Life Insurance
  • Donor Advised Fund
  • Trusts: Charitable Lead Trust; Charitable Remainder Trust
  • Real Estate
  • Stock (Download and print our stock giving form)
  • Donor Advised Fund

It is highly recommended that you consult with your own tax or legal advisor prior to making a planned gift. Please include our federal tax identification number which is 33-0036556 and specify Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire if you wish your legacy to benefit our region's children.

Recommended Bequest Language

Specific dollar amount

"I give the sum of $_________ to the Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, 14232 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 , to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion."

Share or entire residue of estate

"I give [all or __$] of the remainder of my estate to the Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, 14232 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.

Wish Stories

There's nothing quite like granting the heartfelt wish of a child with a life-threatening illness.

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Donors

Our generous donors share their own reasons for supporting Make-A-Wish.

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Contact Us

Christine Gaxiola
Donor Care Manager
14232 Red Hill Ave. | Tustin, CA 92780
Main line: 714.573.9474 ext 220 | 714.689.0985 fax
E-Mail: cgaxiola@wishocie.org

 

 

 

 

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