<Table> Make - A-Wish Foundation <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Formation </Th> <Td> April 29, 1980; 37 years ago (1980 - 04 - 29) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Type </Th> <Td> 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Purpose </Th> <Td> Fulfilling "wish" experiences for children with life - threatening medical conditions </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Headquarters </Th> <Td> Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> President / CEO </Th> <Td> David A. Williams </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Notable Board Members </Th> <Td> John Crowley (Chairman) Derrick Hall Chris Beard </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> worldwish.org </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Formation </Th> <Td> April 29, 1980; 37 years ago (1980 - 04 - 29) </Td> </Tr>

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