﻿<?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="2009v1.7">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2011-01-13T14:52:06-06:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2010-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>VRAKASBLUM SC</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>445 SOUTH MOORLAND RD STE 400</AddressLine1>
        <City>BROOKFIELD</City>
        <State>WI</State>
        <ZIPCode>53005</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2009-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>391543541</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSININC</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>MAKE</NameControl>
      <Phone>2627814445</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>13195 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE</AddressLine1>
        <City>BUTLER</City>
        <State>WI</State>
        <ZIPCode>53007</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>patti gorsky pollack</Name>
      <Title>PRESIDENT</Title>
      <Phone>2627814445</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2011-01-13</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>1</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Name>Mary Ellen Michaelson</Name>
      <Phone>2627970400</Phone>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2009</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-02-24 21:20:13Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>PATTI GORSKY POLLACK</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>13195 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE</AddressLine1>
        <City>BUTLER</City>
        <State>WI</State>
        <ZIPCode>53007</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>4103279</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c typeOf501cOrganization="3">X</Organization501c>
      <WebSite>WWW.WISCONSIN.WISH.ORG</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1980</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>WI</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>GRANTING WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH, AND JOY.</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>22</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>22</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>16</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>565</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>2742202</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>3406696</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>7281</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>222766</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>249883</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>8411</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>-107269</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>2973379</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>3556591</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>3279340</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>3000101</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>969128</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>1006408</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>260942</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>652177</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>614239</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>4900645</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>4620748</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>-1927266</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>-1064157</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>7301177</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>7226425</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>1491629</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>1581750</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>5809548</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>5644675</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY.</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Expense>3737754</Expense>
      <Revenue>7281</Revenue>
      <Description>GRANTING THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONITIONS TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. the foundation granted a record-breaking 318 wishes in fiscal year 2010. They are proud to report 81% of dollars raised are used directly for granting wishes. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin received the Business Ethics Torch Award and has received a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator.</Description>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>3737754</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3 referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired>0</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <LobbyingActivities>0</LobbyingActivities>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <BalanceSheetAmountsReported referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</BalanceSheetAmountsReported>
      <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>1</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</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>
      <TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>0</TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership>0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>24</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>1</ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>
      <NumberOfEmployees>16</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <QuidProQuoContributions>1</QuidProQuoContributions>
      <QuidProQuoDisclosure>1</QuidProQuoDisclosure>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOf>
      <FundsToPayPremiums>0</FundsToPayPremiums>
      <PremiumsPaid>0</PremiumsPaid>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>22</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>22</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>1</LocalChapters>
      <PoliciesReferenceChapters>1</PoliciesReferenceChapters>
      <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>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>KATHY EHNERT</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>2627814445</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>13195 W HAMPTON AVENUE</AddressLine1>
          <City>BUTLER</City>
          <State>WI</State>
          <ZIPCode>53007</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ELLEN SEIFERT</NamePerson>
        <Title>VP WISH GRANTING</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DAVID PETERSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>vp legal</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PATRICK HEVRDEJS</NamePerson>
        <Title>vp funDRAISING</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TONY FUERST</NamePerson>
        <Title>vice chair</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BRENDA BRANDT</NamePerson>
        <Title>TREASURER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BRIAN TREXELL</NamePerson>
        <Title>chair</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOSEPH ST MARIE</NamePerson>
        <Title>SECRETARY</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>clarence harris jr</NamePerson>
        <Title>directoR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>charles palmer</NamePerson>
        <Title>direcTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>STUART BERGER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CELESTE FLYNN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MIKE HADDAD</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RICK SCHLESINGER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHUCK STEINMETZ</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ANNE ZIZZO</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>SUSANNE GIDAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>KAREN KIRK</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ellen stark</NamePerson>
        <Title>direcTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>harris turer</NamePerson>
        <Title>directoR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>donald tuscany</NamePerson>
        <Title>direcTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PATTI GORSKY pollack</NamePerson>
        <Title>PRESIDENT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>148083</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>30174</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>148083</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>0</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>30174</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>1</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>1</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>0</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <FundraisingEvents>852682</FundraisingEvents>
      <AllOtherContributions>2554014</AllOtherContributions>
      <NoncashContributions>632535</NoncashContributions>
      <TotalContributions>3406696</TotalContributions>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>other income</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>6156</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>6156</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>wish assist revenue</Description>
        <BusinessCode>900099</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>1125</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>1125</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>7281</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>211585</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>211585</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssets>
        <Securities>379817</Securities>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssets>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
        <Securities>341519</Securities>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Securities>38298</Securities>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestments>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>38298</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>38298</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestments>
      <GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>78217</GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents>
      <CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>852682</CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents>
      <FundraisingDirectExpenses>192776</FundraisingDirectExpenses>
      <NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>-114559</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>-114559</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents>
      <GrossIncomeGaming>19683</GrossIncomeGaming>
      <GamingDirectExpenses>12393</GamingDirectExpenses>
      <NetIncomeFromGaming>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>7290</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>7290</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetIncomeFromGaming>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>3556591</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>7281</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>142614</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
        <Total>3000101</Total>
        <ProgramServices>3000101</ProgramServices>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>242898</Total>
        <ProgramServices>122530</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>89634</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>30734</Fundraising>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>523828</Total>
        <ProgramServices>264245</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>193303</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>66280</Fundraising>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <PensionPlanContributions>
        <Total>107389</Total>
        <ProgramServices>54172</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>39629</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>13588</Fundraising>
      </PensionPlanContributions>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>75539</Total>
        <ProgramServices>38106</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>27875</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>9558</Fundraising>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>56754</Total>
        <ProgramServices>28629</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>20944</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>7181</Fundraising>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>2722</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1846</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>704</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>172</Fundraising>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>42344</Total>
        <ProgramServices>28710</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>10950</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>2684</Fundraising>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>43795</Total>
        <ProgramServices>27933</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>10664</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>5198</Fundraising>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>14192</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1947</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>8001</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>4244</Fundraising>
      </Travel>
      <ConferencesMeetings>
        <Total>86448</Total>
        <ProgramServices>7607</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>51656</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>27185</Fundraising>
      </ConferencesMeetings>
      <PaymentsToAffiliates>
        <Total>130602</Total>
        <ProgramServices>99258</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>19590</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>11754</Fundraising>
      </PaymentsToAffiliates>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>38336</Total>
        <ProgramServices>19182</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>13867</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>5287</Fundraising>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO</Description>
        <Total>91464</Total>
        <ProgramServices>673</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>90096</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>695</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>POSTAGE</Description>
        <Total>47036</Total>
        <ProgramServices>13145</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>25254</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>8637</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>INVESTMENT FEES</Description>
        <Total>30525</Total>
        <ProgramServices>183</ProgramServices>
        <Fundraising>30342</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>OFFICE SUPPLIES</Description>
        <Total>22211</Total>
        <ProgramServices>7811</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>7180</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>7220</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>TELEPHONE</Description>
        <Total>22138</Total>
        <ProgramServices>11088</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>5642</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>5408</Fundraising>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <AllOtherExpenses>
        <Total>42426</Total>
        <ProgramServices>10588</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>7063</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>24775</Fundraising>
      </AllOtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>4620748</Total>
        <ProgramServices>3737754</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>622052</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>260942</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <CashNonInterestBearing>
        <BOY>654542</BOY>
        <EOY>176287</EOY>
      </CashNonInterestBearing>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
        <BOY>306519</BOY>
        <EOY>338420</EOY>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivable>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>22752</BOY>
        <EOY>24967</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
        <BOY>39715</BOY>
        <EOY>42503</EOY>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>22237</BOY>
        <EOY>18155</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>268481</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>236643</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>56627</BOY>
        <EOY>31838</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
        <BOY>3169028</BOY>
        <EOY>3635792</EOY>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
        <BOY>3029757</BOY>
        <EOY>2958463</EOY>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>7301177</BOY>
        <EOY>7226425</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>170672</BOY>
        <EOY>132872</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <GrantsPayable>
        <BOY>1316852</BOY>
        <EOY>1445833</EOY>
      </GrantsPayable>
      <DeferredRevenue>
        <BOY>4105</BOY>
        <EOY>3045</EOY>
      </DeferredRevenue>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>1491629</BOY>
        <EOY>1581750</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <FollowSFAS117>X</FollowSFAS117>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>5438399</BOY>
        <EOY>5247218</EOY>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssets>
      <TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>371149</BOY>
        <EOY>397457</EOY>
      </TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>5809548</BOY>
        <EOY>5644675</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>7301177</BOY>
        <EOY>7226425</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <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>1564509</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>1166062</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>2831407</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>2066418</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>3406696</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>11035092</Total>
      </GiftsGrantsContribReceived170>
      <Total170>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>1564509</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>1166062</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>2831407</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>2066418</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>3406696</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>11035092</Total>
      </Total170>
      <AmountsSubstContributorsTotal>435977</AmountsSubstContributorsTotal>
      <PublicSupportTotal170>10599115</PublicSupportTotal170>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>201800</CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>228062</CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>262790</CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>248162</CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year>
        <CurrentTaxYear>211585</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>1152399</Total>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170>
      <NetUBI>
        <CurrentTaxYear>7281</CurrentTaxYear>
        <Total>7281</Total>
      </NetUBI>
      <TotalSupport>12194772</TotalSupport>
      <GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc>5832621</GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc>
      <PublicSupportPertcentage170>0.86920</PublicSupportPertcentage170>
      <PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear>0.84860</PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear>
      <ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170>X</ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovements>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>80073</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>75596</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>4477</BookValue>
      </LeaseholdImprovements>
      <Equipment>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>111076</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>100354</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>10722</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>77332</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>60693</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>16639</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>31838</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherSecurities>
        <Description>BAIRD BONDS</Description>
        <BookValue>2958463</BookValue>
        <MethodOfValuation>F</MethodOfValuation>
      </OtherSecurities>
      <TotalOfBookValueSecurities>2958463</TotalOfBookValueSecurities>
      <TotalRevenue>3556591</TotalRevenue>
      <TotalExpenses>4620748</TotalExpenses>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYear>-1064157</ExcessOrDeficitForYear>
      <NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>335666</NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>
      <DonatedServicesAndFacilities>563618</DonatedServicesAndFacilities>
      <TotalAdjustments>899284</TotalAdjustments>
      <ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>-164873</ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>
      <TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>4455875</TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>335666</NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>
      <DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities>563618</DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities>
      <RevenueNotRptdF990>899284</RevenueNotRptdF990>
      <RevenueSubtotal>3556591</RevenueSubtotal>
      <RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>0</RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990>3556591</TotalRevenuePerForm990>
      <TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>4620748</TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptdF990>0</ExpensesNotRptdF990>
      <ExpensesSubtotal>4620748</ExpensesSubtotal>
      <ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>0</ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990>4620748</TotalExpensesPerForm990>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Explanation>PART X, LINE 2; MANAGEMENT ASSERTS THAT NO SUCH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS FOR THE FOUNDATION AT AUGUST 31, 2010.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <EventsInformation>
        <NameOfEvent1>host night</NameOfEvent1>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1>335340</GrossReceiptsEvent1>
        <CharitableContributionsEvent1>289190</CharitableContributionsEvent1>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1>46150</GrossRevenueEvent1>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1>20926</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1>
        <NameOfEvent2>radioathon</NameOfEvent2>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2>181098</GrossReceiptsEvent2>
        <CharitableContributionsEvent2>181098</CharitableContributionsEvent2>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2>218</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2>
        <TotalNumberOfOtherEvents>8</TotalNumberOfOtherEvents>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEvents>414461</GrossReceiptsOtherEvents>
        <CharitableContribOtherEvents>382394</CharitableContribOtherEvents>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEvents>32067</GrossRevenueOtherEvents>
        <OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents>171632</OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents>
        <GrossReceiptsTotal>930899</GrossReceiptsTotal>
        <CharitableContributionsTotal>852682</CharitableContributionsTotal>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEvents>78217</GrossRevenueTotalEvents>
        <OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents>192776</OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>192776</DirectExpenseSummaryEvents>
        <NetIncomeSummary>-114559</NetIncomeSummary>
      </EventsInformation>
      <GamingInformation>
        <GrossRevenueOtherGaming>19683</GrossRevenueOtherGaming>
        <NonCashPrizesOtherGaming>12053</NonCashPrizesOtherGaming>
        <OtherDirectExpensesOtherGaming>340</OtherDirectExpensesOtherGaming>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGaming>1</VolunteerLaborOtherGaming>
        <VolunteerLaborPrcntOtherGaming>1.00000</VolunteerLaborPrcntOtherGaming>
        <GrossRevenueTotalGaming>19683</GrossRevenueTotalGaming>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalGaming>12053</NonCashPrizesTotalGaming>
        <OtherDirectExpensesTotalGaming>340</OtherDirectExpensesTotalGaming>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryGaming>12393</DirectExpenseSummaryGaming>
        <NetGamingIncomeSummary>7290</NetGamingIncomeSummary>
      </GamingInformation>
      <StatesWhereGamingConducted>WI</StatesWhereGamingConducted>
      <Licensed>1</Licensed>
      <LicenseSuspendedEtc>1</LicenseSuspendedEtc>
      <GamingWithNonmembers>0</GamingWithNonmembers>
      <MemberOfOtherEntity>0</MemberOfOtherEntity>
      <PercentageOfGamingOthrFacility>1.00000</PercentageOfGamingOthrFacility>
      <NameOfGamingRecKeeperPerson>KATHY EHNERT</NameOfGamingRecKeeperPerson>
      <AddressOfGamingRecKeeperUS>
        <AddressLine1>13195 WEST HAMPTON AVE</AddressLine1>
        <City>BUTLER</City>
        <State>WI</State>
        <ZIPCode>53007</ZIPCode>
      </AddressOfGamingRecKeeperUS>
      <ContractWith3rdPartyForGamRev>0</ContractWith3rdPartyForGamRev>
      <GamingManagerNamePerson>KATHY EHNERT</GamingManagerNamePerson>
      <GamingManagerCompensation>1000</GamingManagerCompensation>
      <GamingManagerServicesProvided>RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING TO WISCONSIN. MONEY COUNTING AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS ON NIGHT OF RAFFLE.</GamingManagerServicesProvided>
      <GamingManagerIsEmployee>X</GamingManagerIsEmployee>
      <CharitableDistribRequired>0</CharitableDistribRequired>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <RecordsMaintained>1</RecordsMaintained>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. the wishes are categorized into the following: trips, electronics, education, bedroom decorating and the like, backyard activities and renovations, shopping sprees, swimming pools, car restoration, pets and celebrity meetings.</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>318</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>417804</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <AmountOfNonCashAssistance>2582297</AmountOfNonCashAssistance>
        <MethodOfValuation>cost</MethodOfValuation>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>non-cash assistance is in-kind donations received for purposes of fulfilling wishes.</DescriptionOfNonCashAssistance>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>Other Information:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part IV:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PART I, QUESTION 2; MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN DOES NOT PROVIDE CASH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, BUT RATHER GRANTS WISHES TO ELIGIBLE 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 (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 PRESIDENT/CEO. THE SUPPORTING WISH EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. INVOICES AND STATEMENTS) IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <CompensationCommittee>X</CompensationCommittee>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizations>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizations>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>0</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>0</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>0</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>0</CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg>
      <CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>0</CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs>
      <AnyNonFixedPayments>0</AnyNonFixedPayments>
      <InitialContractException>0</InitialContractException>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>PATTI GORSKY pollack</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>148083</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>0</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>0</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>30174</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>178257</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <Description>ITEMS RECIEVED FOR GRANTING WISHES AND EVENTS</Description>
        <NumberOfContributions>531</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>632535</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>COMPARABLE SELLING PRICE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </OtherNonCashContributionsTable>
      <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>PART I, TYPES OF PROPERTY; ITEMS RECEIVED ARE USED FOR GRANTING WISHES, HOLDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EVENTS AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USES. THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTORS WAS 531 DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleMPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCe COMMITTEE WILL receive an electronic copy for REVIEW. A SUBSEQUENT CONFERENCE CALL WILL BE HELD TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RETURN. THE PRESIDENT, PATTI GORSKY POLLACK WILL SIGN THE RETURN ONCE APPROVED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</Identifier>
        <Explanation>AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, AIMED AT DETERMINING ANY FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL COVERED PERSONS (I.E. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES). COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AT THE TIME WHEN SUCH CONFLICTS ARISE. WHEN SOMEONE BECOMES A COVERED PERSON AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECIEVED, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POLICY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT. in determining compensation, AMONG OTHER FACTORS the organization reviews performance and does a comparison to other chapters of similar size.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</Identifier>
        <Explanation>while federal tax laws do not mandate that the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS be made available for public inspection, the organization makes these AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. it is available at 13195 west hampton avenue butler, wi 53007 or by calling 262-781-4445.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>form 990, part vi, section a, line 10b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>governing body and management</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Make-A-Wish FOundation of WIsconsin, Inc. pays an annual assessment fee to an affiliate, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Inc. This fee is for branding, corporate partnerships, support, and training received throughout the year. The amount of the assessment in the current year was $130,602.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>