﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2017v2.3">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2019-07-10T18:52:07-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2018-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>861065772</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DELOITTE TAX LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>TWO JERICHO PLAZA</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>JERICHO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>11753</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2017-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>942958481</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>AREA</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>MAKE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4159829474</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1333 BROADWAY NO 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OAKLAND</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>94612</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>CHARLOTTE BIERN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4159829474</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2019-07-10</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>CHRISTINE KAWECKI</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00743140</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>5169187000</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2019-07-10</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>167.219.88.219</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2019-07-10</IPDt>
      <IPTm>18:49:45</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>ED</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>0E4C15207DC127BDB52450F77D4060F40C3F1AE4</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>7E530C01EC0DBF1FFF79A5BAD1379F9D370DED1E</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2017</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2019-02-21 02:37:17Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>CHARLOTTE BIERN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1333 BROADWAY NO 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OAKLAND</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>94612</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>11473576</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.SF.WISH.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1984</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>SEE SCHEDULE O.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>16</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>33</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>717</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>22863</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>7507642</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>7231573</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>24429</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>26600</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>155616</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>362922</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>38913</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-158729</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>7726600</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>7462366</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>4041098</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>3308737</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2639598</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2441341</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>464861</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>1778048</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1914472</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1766707</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>8595168</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>7981646</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-868568</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-519280</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>5692376</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>5407020</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>3395328</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>3747580</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2297048</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1659440</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>5544560</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>3308737</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>26600</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>SEE SCHEDULE O.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>5544560</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>30</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>33</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>1</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>1</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>16</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LYNNE DURIE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4159829474</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1333 BROADWAY SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OAKLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>94612</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRIAN CANNON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID MILLSTEIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD PAST CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOE HURWICH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN BEEKLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ARJUNAN RAJESWARAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER DUPUY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR THROUGH 1/12/18</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CRAIG DESCALZI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELAINE BARDEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GARY KOVACS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GINA COMES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANET BELTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JIM CALLINAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JUDI REES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RANI RADHAKRISHNAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH PRICE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THI LA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TORI HUMPHREY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLOTTE BIERN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>285000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>21123</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LYNNE DURIE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>113536</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>12634</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARGI ENGLISH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CDO THROUGH 11/27/17</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>124582</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>9092</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY HAMPSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EVENTS DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>148201</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>12530</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ELIZABETH NOLAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PROGRAM DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>105264</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>4739</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIFER WILSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MARKETING DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>112850</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>5169</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>889433</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>65287</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>6</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AVERILL FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>680 FIFTH AVE SUITE 2201</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10019</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>132790</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>61138</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <FundraisingAmt>682743</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>6487692</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>1060381</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>7231573</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>WISH ASSIST FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>26600</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>26600</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>26600</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>175255</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>175255</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>3581147</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>3393480</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>187667</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>187667</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>187667</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>430301</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>682743</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>611014</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-180713</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-180713</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>28700</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>6716</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>21984</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>21984</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7462366</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>26600</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>204193</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3308737</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3308737</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>457192</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>274588</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>63465</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>119139</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1633102</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>980474</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>227743</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>424885</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>61724</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>37071</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8569</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>16084</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>129120</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>77931</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16840</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>34349</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>160203</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>96202</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22277</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>41724</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11110</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11110</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>108530</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3545</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>103443</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1542</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>464861</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>464861</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28822</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28822</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>121204</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>62087</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11636</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>47481</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12330</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7261</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1585</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3484</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>404829</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>88425</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13964</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>302440</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>501346</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>301259</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>69035</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>131052</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>54133</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24476</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11851</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17806</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>42877</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10542</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6254</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>26081</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>50067</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30085</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6894</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13088</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11022</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6644</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1447</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2931</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>NATIONAL DUES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>281782</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>169323</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>38801</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>73658</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>70713</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38993</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9457</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>22263</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK/MERCHANT CARD FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>55844</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19710</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4508</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>31626</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MEMBERSHIP DUES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>8004</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4886</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>843</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2275</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4094</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2321</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>494</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1279</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7981646</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5544560</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>659038</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1778048</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>376011</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>472159</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>183388</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>166601</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>234687</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>307142</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9997</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>94291</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>65786</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>98287</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>255279</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>159176</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>141531</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>96103</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4591193</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4001951</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>89783</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>170486</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5692376</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5407020</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>249309</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>402035</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3146019</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3345545</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3395328</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3747580</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>795181</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>31208</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>615820</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>734481</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>886047</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>893751</EOYAmt>
      </PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2297048</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1659440</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5692376</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5407020</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-519280</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-118328</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>6945339</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>7225651</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>7017668</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>7507642</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>7231573</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>35927873</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>6945339</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>7225651</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>7017668</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>7507642</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>7231573</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>35927873</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>980294</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>34947579</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>124539</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>177269</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>180397</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>161843</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>175255</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>819303</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>789928</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>873621</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1112377</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>899039</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>459001</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>4133966</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>40881142</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>118504</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.85490</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.84420</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, LINE 10 - OTHER INCOME:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 GROSS FUNDRAISING REV. $738,597 $811,951 $1,062,672 $856,812 $430,301 GROSS GAMING REV. $50,884 $61,670 $49,705 $42,227 $28,700 OTHER REVENUE $447 - - - - TOTAL $789,928 $873,621 $1,112,377 $899,039 $459,001</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001" />
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1329035</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>9744</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>112755</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>57914</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1393620</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1176242</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>12166</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>140627</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1329035</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>979133</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>101670</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>95439</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1176242</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>971321</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>62988</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-55176</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>979133</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>752515</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>113579</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>105227</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>971321</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.64010</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.35990</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>191262</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>95159</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>96103</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>64017</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>64017</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>96103</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>ACCRUED PENDING WISH COSTS</Desc>
        <Amt>3173754</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DUE TO NATIONAL</Desc>
        <Amt>11802</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DUE TO OTHER CHAPTERS</Desc>
        <Amt>10712</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED RENT</Desc>
        <Amt>149277</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>3345545</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>8543287</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>-118328</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>1047358</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>929030</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>7614257</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>28822</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>-180713</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>-151891</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>7462366</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9180895</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>1047358</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>180713</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>1228071</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>7952824</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>28822</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>28822</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>7981646</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUND IS TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA (THE "FOUNDATION") BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATIONS, OVERHEAD EXPENSES, AND WISH MAKING PROGRAMS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING AREA, WHICH IS DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA COUNTIES- ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, LAKE MARIN, MENDOCINO, MONTEREY, NAPA, SAN BENITO, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ, SISKIYOU, SOLANO, AND SONOMA. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND, ALL DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE FUND, SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO USE WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING AREA AS DEFINED ABOVE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE FOUNDATION AT AUGUST 31, 2018.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EVENT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -180,713.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EVENT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 180,713.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041200001">
      <MailSolicitationsInd>X</MailSolicitationsInd>
      <EmailSolicitationsInd>X</EmailSolicitationsInd>
      <PhoneSolicitationsInd>X</PhoneSolicitationsInd>
      <InPersonSolicitationsInd>X</InPersonSolicitationsInd>
      <SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd>X</SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd>
      <SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>X</SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>1</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TANGIBLE STRATEGIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>6818 CUTTING BLVD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>EL CERRITO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>94530</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION AND MAILING</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>0</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>413684</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>88225</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>325459</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CATHERINE M CONNOLLY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>9545 CONEY ISLAND CIRCLE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ELK GROVE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>95758</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION AND MAILING</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>0</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>68993</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>19687</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>49306</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AVERILL FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>680 FIFTH AVE SUITE 2201</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>10019</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>0</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>0</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>330088</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>-330088</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KATIE KENDRICK CONSULTING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2410 MUDDY CREEK LN</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CORALVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>IA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>52241</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>0</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>0</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>36413</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>-36413</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <OrganizationBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BRITTANY BARR CONSULTING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OrganizationBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3501 DIVISADERO ST SUITE 20</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SAN FRANCISCO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>94123</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>EVENT LOGISTICS SUPPORT</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>0</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>0</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>31989</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>-31989</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>482677</TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>
      <TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>506402</TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>
      <TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>-23725</TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>
      <LicensedStatesCd>CA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>WINE AND WISHES</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>669372</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>436016</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>233356</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>92807</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>41261</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>194062</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>WISHES IN WINE COUNTRY</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>338105</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>167596</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>170509</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>64199</RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>55686</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>126313</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>2</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>105567</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>79131</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>26436</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt>0</RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>3703</FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>32983</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>1113044</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>682743</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>430301</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>157006</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>100650</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>353358</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>611014</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-180713</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
      <GamingInformationGrp>
        <GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>28700</GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>6716</NonCashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>1</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingPct>1.00000</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingPct>
        <GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>28700</GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>6716</NonCashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>6716</DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>
        <NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>21984</NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </GamingInformationGrp>
      <StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>CA</StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>
      <LicensedInd>1</LicensedInd>
      <LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>0</LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>
      <GamingWithNonmembersInd>1</GamingWithNonmembersInd>
      <MemberOfOtherEntityInd>0</MemberOfOtherEntityInd>
      <GamingOtherFacilityPct>1.00000</GamingOtherFacilityPct>
      <IndividualWithBooksNm>RACHEL FAUGHT</IndividualWithBooksNm>
      <PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1333 BROADWAY SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OAKLAND</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>94612</ZIPCd>
      </PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
      <CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>0</CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>
      <GamingManagerBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RACHEL FAUGHT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </GamingManagerBusinessName>
      <GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>OVERSIGHT OF THE RAFFLES.</GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>
      <GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>X</GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>
      <CharitableDistributionRqrInd>1</CharitableDistributionRqrInd>
      <DistributedAmt>21984</DistributedAmt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT ALLOCATE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM ACTIVITIES TO BRITTANY BARR CONSULTING, KATIE KENDRICK CONSULTING AND AVERILL FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS, LLC AS THEY DID NOT ACTIVELY SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS, RATHER THEY PROVIDED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>0</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>0</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>WISHES GRANTED</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>377</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>643176</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>2665561</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>TRAVEL, M&amp;E, SUPPLIES</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA DOES NOT PROVIDE CASH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, BUT RATHER GRANTS WISHES TO SELECTED BENEFICIARIES THAT MEET THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR THE WISH GRANTING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE VENDORS FOR THE WISH EXPENSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TRAVEL STIPENDS (I.E. MEALS, TIPS, GAS, ETC.) FROM A STANDARDIZED WISH BUDGET. ALL WISH EXPENSES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES AND ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE SUPPORTING WISH EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. INVOICES AND STATEMENTS) IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>1</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>1</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLOTTE BIERN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>255000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>30000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>11400</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>9723</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>306123</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY HAMPSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EVENTS DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>135327</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>12874</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>5928</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>6602</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>160731</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 4A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MARGI ENGLISH, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER THROUGH 11/27/2017, RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $31,609.51, LESS STANDARD PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS AND WITHHOLDINGS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 7</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CEO RECEIVED BONUS PAYMENTS BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF SALARY BASED ON GOALS SET YEARLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS. AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AGAINST THE GOALS TO DETERMINE THE BONUS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>9</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>59462</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST/SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>WISH-RELATED</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>560</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>863298</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST/SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>SPECIAL EVENTS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>83</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>133782</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST/SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>12</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>3839</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COST/SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <Form8283ReceivedCnt>0</Form8283ReceivedCnt>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, COLUMN (B):</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN (B) REFERS TO THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES. CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2.5 AND 18 WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITION QUALIFY FOR OUR WISH PROGRAM AND NO CHILD WHO MEETS THESE CRITERIA IS DENIED OUR SERVICES. 377 WISHES WERE GRANTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2018. THE TOTAL COST OF WISHES GRANTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WAS $4,327,013. OF THIS AMOUNT, $1,018,276 WAS CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS VENDORS WHO PROVIDED IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS SUCH AS TRAVEL AND TRAVEL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, AND OTHER SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES TO COMPLETE A CHILD'S WISH. FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED AS CONTRIBUTION REVENUE AND GRANTED WISH EXPENSE. FOR FORM 990, HOWEVER, THE IRS REQUIRES THE $1,018,276 OF CONTRIBUTED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES TO BE EXCLUDED FROM BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENSE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION WORKED CLOSELY WITH AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ENGAGED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE DRAFT FORM 990 PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. SUBSEQUENT TO THE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS STATEMENT AS PROVIDED BY THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FOR EACH OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, BOARD MEMBER, AND VOLUNTEER. SUCH STATEMENTS MUST BE SIGNED UPON DATE OF HIRE, ELECTION, OR COMMENCEMENT OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE SIGNED STATEMENTS ARE THEN SUBMITTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IF THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IF FROM STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS. REVIEW OF THE STATEMENTS IS MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF WHICH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BECOMES AWARE INCLUDES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: (1) DETERMINING THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT VIA VERBAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON; (2) FULLY DISCLOSING CONFLICTING INTERESTS TO THE BOARD; (3) THE CONFLICTED PERSON RECUSES HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION; AND (4) TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTIONS WARRANTED BY THE CONFLICT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION OF SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS. IT WAS REVIEWED AGAINST NATIONAL BENCHMARKING SALARY STUDIES, SURVEYS DONE EVERY FEW YEARS BY MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, AND BY LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY STATE ORGANIZATIONS AND BY NATIONAL BENCHMARKING ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD VOTED ON THE COMPENSATION. THE BOARD'S DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS WERE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED, THE MEMBERS PRESENT DURING THE DELIBERATIONS AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT, AND A DESCRIPTION OF COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON AND HOW IT WAS OBTAINED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: THE SAME PROCESS LISTED ABOVE IS USED FOR OTHER STAFF, USING THE SAME INSTRUMENTS. SALARIES FOR STAFF OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT/CEO ARE DECIDED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL SALARY INCREASES ARE BASED ON METRICS FROM PERFORMANCE REVIEWS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WHILE FEDERAL TAX LAWS DO NOT MANDATE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, THE FOUNDATION POSTS ITS ANNUAL REPORT, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ON ITS WEBSITE AND ALSO MAKES SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>