﻿<?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="2011v1.5">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2013-04-08T16:16:38-05:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2012-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <EIN>861065772</EIN>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>DELOITTE TAX LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>TWO JERICHO PLAZA</AddressLine1>
        <City>JERICHO</City>
        <State>NY</State>
        <ZIPCode>11753</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2011-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>020405369</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>MAKE</NameControl>
      <Phone>6036239474</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>814 ELM STREET NO STE 30</AddressLine1>
        <City>MANCHESTER</City>
        <State>NH</State>
        <ZIPCode>031010000</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>CHRISTOPHER REAP</Name>
      <Title>BOARD CHAIRPERSON</Title>
      <Phone>6036239474</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2013-04-07</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>1</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Phone>5169187000</Phone>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2011</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-02-25 16:41:14Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>JULIE P BARON</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>814 ELM STREET NO STE 30</AddressLine1>
        <City>MANCHESTER</City>
        <State>NH</State>
        <ZIPCode>031010000</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>1486959</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c3>X</Organization501c3>
      <WebSite>WWW.NEWHAMPSHIRE.WISH.ORG</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1986</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>NH</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>SEE SCHEDULE O</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>10</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>10</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>7</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>250</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>1490595</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>1464859</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>525</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>450</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>19993</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>21650</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>0</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>0</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>1511113</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>1486959</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>192777</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>200130</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>432395</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>448167</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>104234</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>961453</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>970074</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>1586625</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>1618371</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>-75512</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>-131412</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>1275268</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>1144819</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>338232</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>286856</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>937036</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>857963</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIII>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIII>
      <MissionDescription>SEE SCHEDULE O</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Expense>1451865</Expense>
      <Grants>200130</Grants>
      <Revenue>450</Revenue>
      <Description>GRANT WISHES TO CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. WE GRANTED 79 WISHES THIS YEAR.</Description>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>1451865</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3 referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <LobbyingActivities>0</LobbyingActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>0</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>0</School>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities>0</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>0</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising>0</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities>1</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming>0</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired>0</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds>0</TaxExemptBonds>
      <ExcessBenefitTransaction>0</ExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <PriorExcessBenefitTransaction>0</PriorExcessBenefitTransaction>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP>0</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson>0</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>0</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>0</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>0</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>0</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>0</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity>0</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity>0</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>0</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransactionRelatedEntity>0</TransactionRelatedEntity>
      <TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>0</TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership>0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>6</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>1</ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>
      <NumberOfEmployees>7</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <QuidProQuoContributions>0</QuidProQuoContributions>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>
      <NumberOf8282Filed>0</NumberOf8282Filed>
      <FundsToPayPremiums>0</FundsToPayPremiums>
      <PremiumsPaid>0</PremiumsPaid>
      <IndoorTanningServices>0</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>10</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>10</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>0</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>0</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>0</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>0</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>0</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>0</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>1</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>1</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>0</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>0</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>1</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>1</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>1</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>1</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>1</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>1</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>0</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>NH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>
      <OwnWebsite>X</OwnWebsite>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>TIM NARO TREASURER</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>6036239474</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>814 ELM STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>MANCHESTER</City>
          <State>NH</State>
          <ZIPCode>031010000</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LAURIE STOREY-MANSEAU</NamePerson>
        <Title>BOARD CHAIRPERSON</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>6.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>GREG GAGNE</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE CHAIR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TIM NARO</NamePerson>
        <Title>TREASURER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JT O'DONNELL</NamePerson>
        <Title>SECRETARY</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DAWN CHAMBERS</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>SHANE LARKIN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>COREY MCGUIGAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BRIAN P ROY PMP</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN YOUNG</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHRIS REAP</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JULIE P BARON</NamePerson>
        <Title>PRESIDENT &amp; CEO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>55.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>83095</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>10777</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>83095</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>0</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>10777</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>0</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>0</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>0</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <FederatedCampaigns>33821</FederatedCampaigns>
      <FundraisingEvents>447443</FundraisingEvents>
      <RelatedOrganizations>243889</RelatedOrganizations>
      <AllOtherContributions>739706</AllOtherContributions>
      <NoncashContributions>177718</NoncashContributions>
      <TotalContributions>1464859</TotalContributions>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>WISH ASSIST INCOME</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>450</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>450</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>450</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>21650</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>21650</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>0</GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>
      <CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>447443</CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>
      <FundraisingDirectExpenses>0</FundraisingDirectExpenses>
      <NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>0</TotalRevenueColumn>
      </NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>1486959</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>450</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>21650</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
        <Total>200130</Total>
        <ProgramServices>200130</ProgramServices>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>96888</Total>
        <ProgramServices>80514</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>9786</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>6588</Fundraising>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>245855</Total>
        <ProgramServices>188065</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>24133</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>33657</Fundraising>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <PensionPlanContributions>
        <Total>11703</Total>
        <ProgramServices>7699</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>2104</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>1900</Fundraising>
      </PensionPlanContributions>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>62468</Total>
        <ProgramServices>42501</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>9188</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>10779</Fundraising>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>31253</Total>
        <ProgramServices>24435</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>3092</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>3726</Fundraising>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>2297</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1769</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>228</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>300</Fundraising>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>24135</Total>
        <ProgramServices>14618</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>1879</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>7638</Fundraising>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>35239</Total>
        <ProgramServices>27134</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>3499</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>4606</Fundraising>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>22829</Total>
        <ProgramServices>15269</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>973</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>6587</Fundraising>
      </Travel>
      <ConferencesMeetings>
        <Total>10823</Total>
        <ProgramServices>8473</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>909</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>1441</Fundraising>
      </ConferencesMeetings>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>5892</Total>
        <ProgramServices>4537</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>589</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>766</Fundraising>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>DIRECT COST OF WISHES</Description>
        <Total>745633</Total>
        <ProgramServices>745633</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>0</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>0</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP DU</Description>
        <Total>50809</Total>
        <ProgramServices>39123</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>5081</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>6605</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>PRINTING, SUBS &amp; PUBLIC</Description>
        <Total>27229</Total>
        <ProgramServices>18489</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>136</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>8604</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE</Description>
        <Total>7696</Total>
        <ProgramServices>5015</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>598</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>2083</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <AllOtherExpenses>
        <Total>37492</Total>
        <ProgramServices>28461</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>77</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>8954</Fundraising>
      </AllOtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>1618371</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1451865</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>62272</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>104234</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <CashNonInterestBearing>
        <BOY>320430</BOY>
        <EOY>278357</EOY>
      </CashNonInterestBearing>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>72573</BOY>
        <EOY>73754</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
        <BOY>209314</BOY>
        <EOY>73486</EOY>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>14997</BOY>
        <EOY>11590</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>60343</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>48739</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>17496</BOY>
        <EOY>11604</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
        <BOY>602319</BOY>
        <EOY>670756</EOY>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>38139</BOY>
        <EOY>25272</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>1275268</BOY>
        <EOY>1144819</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>46093</BOY>
        <EOY>46154</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <BOY>292139</BOY>
        <EOY>240702</EOY>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>338232</BOY>
        <EOY>286856</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <FollowSFAS117>X</FollowSFAS117>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>721213</BOY>
        <EOY>776206</EOY>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssets>
      <TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>215823</BOY>
        <EOY>81757</EOY>
      </TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>937036</BOY>
        <EOY>857963</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>1275268</BOY>
        <EOY>1144819</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXI>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>-131412</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconcilationOtherChanges>52339</ReconcilationOtherChanges>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXII>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXII>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>0</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>1</FSAudited>
      <AuditCommittee>1</AuditCommittee>
      <FinancialStatementSeparate>X</FinancialStatementSeparate>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>0</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg170b1Avi>X</PubliclySupportedOrg170b1Avi>
      <GiftsGrantsContribReceived170>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>1289074</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>1393316</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>1608683</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>1490595</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>1464859</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>7246527</Total>
      </GiftsGrantsContribReceived170>
      <Total170>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>1289074</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>1393316</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>1608683</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>1490595</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>1464859</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>7246527</Total>
      </Total170>
      <AmountsSubstContributorsTotal>212031</AmountsSubstContributorsTotal>
      <PublicSupportTotal170>7034496</PublicSupportTotal170>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>54436</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>29478</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>26356</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>19993</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>21650</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>151913</Total>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170>
      <TotalSupport>7398440</TotalSupport>
      <GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc>2625</GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc>
      <PublicSupportPertcentage170>0.95080</PublicSupportPertcentage170>
      <PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear>0.97350</PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear>
      <ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170>X</ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInfo>
        <ContributorNumber>RESTRICTED</ContributorNumber>
        <ContributorNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorNameBusiness>
        <ContributorAddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorAddressUS>
        <AggregateContributions>RESTRICTED</AggregateContributions>
      </ContributorInfo>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CurrentYear>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>215823</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>207403</Contributions>
        <OtherExpenditures>341469</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>81757</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYear>
      <CurrentYearMinus1Year>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>137952</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>170712</Contributions>
        <OtherExpenditures>92841</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>215823</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus1Year>
      <CurrentYearMinus2Years>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>129109</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>259356</Contributions>
        <OtherExpenditures>250513</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>137952</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus2Years>
      <CurrentYearMinus3Years>
        <BeginningOfYearBalance>263186</BeginningOfYearBalance>
        <Contributions>129109</Contributions>
        <OtherExpenditures>263186</OtherExpenditures>
        <EndOfYearBalance>129109</EndOfYearBalance>
      </CurrentYearMinus3Years>
      <BoardDesignatedEOYBalance>0.00000</BoardDesignatedEOYBalance>
      <PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance>0.00000</PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance>
      <TermEndowmentEOYBalance>1.00000</TermEndowmentEOYBalance>
      <EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs>0</EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs>
      <EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs>0</EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs>
      <Equipment>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>60343</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>48739</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>11604</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>11604</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>ACCRUED PENDING WISH COST</Description>
        <Amount>232702</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DUE TO OTHER CHAPTERS</Description>
        <Amount>5845</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS</Description>
        <Amount>1980</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>RENT ESCALATION LIABILITY</Description>
        <Amount>175</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalOfAmounts>240702</TotalOfAmounts>
      <TotalRevenue>1486959</TotalRevenue>
      <TotalExpenses>1618371</TotalExpenses>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYear>-131412</ExcessOrDeficitForYear>
      <NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>52339</NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>
      <TotalAdjustments>52339</TotalAdjustments>
      <ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>-79073</ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>
      <TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>1595585</TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>52339</NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>
      <DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities>56286</DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities>
      <OtherRevenues>1</OtherRevenues>
      <RevenueNotRptdF990>108626</RevenueNotRptdF990>
      <RevenueSubtotal>1486959</RevenueSubtotal>
      <RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>0</RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990>1486959</TotalRevenuePerForm990>
      <TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>1674658</TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities>56286</DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities>
      <OtherExpensesIncluded>1</OtherExpensesIncluded>
      <ExpensesNotRptdF990>56287</ExpensesNotRptdF990>
      <ExpensesSubtotal>1618371</ExpensesSubtotal>
      <ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>0</ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990>1618371</TotalExpensesPerForm990>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART V, LINE 4:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ASSETS HAVE TIME OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS RESTRICTIONS AND ARE AVAILABLE ONCE THOSE TIME RESTRICTIONS HAVE LAPSED OR WHEN THE SPECIFIC EXPENSE HAS BEEN INCURRED.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART X:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, PRESCRIBES A TAX POSITIONS RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO SUCH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS FOR THE FOUNDATION AT AUGUST 31, 2012.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Identifier>PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>ROUNDING 1.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Identifier>PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:</Identifier>
        <Explanation>ROUNDING 1.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <EventsInformation>
        <NameOfEvent1>EXTERNAL EVENTS</NameOfEvent1>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1>447443</GrossReceiptsEvent1>
        <CharitableContributionsEvent1>447443</CharitableContributionsEvent1>
        <GrossReceiptsTotal>447443</GrossReceiptsTotal>
        <CharitableContributionsTotal>447443</CharitableContributionsTotal>
      </EventsInformation>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <RecordsMaintained>1</RecordsMaintained>
      <TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>0</TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>
      <TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations>0</TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>INDIVIDUALS</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>67</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>200130</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <AmountOfNonCashAssistance>0</AmountOfNonCashAssistance>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>N/A</DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: RECORDS ARE KEPT IN WISH FILES AND A SPECIFIC EXPENSE ACCOUNT IS USED FOR SUCH PAYMENTS WISH FILES AUDITED FINANCIALS AGAINST THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FINANCIALS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART III: MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION 0F NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANTS WISHES TO SELECTED BENEFICIARIES THAT MEET THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR THE WISH GRANTING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION GENERALLY ALLOCATES FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE VENDORS FOR THE WISH EXPENSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TRAVEL STIPENDS(IE, 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 PRESIDENT/CEO THE SUPPORTING WISH EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION (IE, INVOICES AND STATEMENTS) IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>GKTW</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>29</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>138470</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>LODGING</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>33</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>16145</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>LABOR</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>8500</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>TRANSPORTATION</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>63</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>5463</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>ACTIVITIES</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>41</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>MEALS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>12</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>1443</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>SUPPLIES/POSTAGE</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>6</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>41</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>TICKETS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>14</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>4157</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>TOYS/EQUIPMENT</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>15</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>3458</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COST OR SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <NumberOf8283Received>0</NumberOf8283Received>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>
      <ThirdPartiesUsed>0</ThirdPartiesUsed>
      <Form990ScheduleMPartII>
        <Identifier>METHOD FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, COLUMN (B):</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS AMOUNT REFERS TO THE NUMBER OF CONRIBUTIONS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleMPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE MISSION OF MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE IS TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE MISSION OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE IS TO GRANT THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE HOPE FOR BETTER TIMES, THE STRENGTH FOR THE TOUGH TIMES AND THE JOY TO EXPERIENCE THE PRESENT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO, BOARD TREASURER AND BOARD CHAIR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT FORM 990. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS UPDATED ANUALLY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS SALARY DATA FOR COMPARABLES AND REVIEWS PRESIDENT &amp; CEO'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE STATE. AUDIT REPORT AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 52,339.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: $52,339</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>