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Our Staff
Janie Best Make-A-Wish Idaho CEO, President
Janie Best

President and Chief Executive Officer

My Wish
I wish to be a back up singer for Barry Manilow!
Renee Beal
Renee Beal

Director of Operations

My Wish
I wish to be a roller derby commentator on ESPN.
Matt Dahlgran
Matt Dahlgran

Director of Mission Delivery

My Wish
I wish to have a workshop outfitted by Bob Vila!
Josh Peterson
Josh Peterson

Communications Manager

My Wish
I wish to have a home gym with weights and a squat rack!
Mo Carreon
Mo Bagley

Senior Wish Coordinator

My Wish
I wish to have a She Shed with a ceilng fan and fireplace!
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Michelle John

Regional Manager

Make-A-Wish Idaho
My Wish
I wish to be cast in a Christmas Hallmark movie.
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Andrea Sanders

Chief Development Officer

My Wish
"I wish to transform our garage into a guest suite for friends and family!"
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Kaitlyn Picard

Special Events Coordinator

Make-A-Wish Idaho
My Wish
I wish to have a farm with lots of animals!
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Ana Conde

Wish Coordinator

My Wish
I wish to spend a day at a wildlife sanctuary and learn all about wild animals!
Our Board
Abby Black

Board Chair

Retired
Grant Porter

Vice Chair

Senior Loan Officer, Bluebird Home Loans
Neil Gulley

Treasurer

Executive VP Corporate Development for CBIP Service
Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Idaho finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation Idaho spent 73% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 8% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 19% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent, 22-23 Audited Financial Report, FY23 Impact Report, our latest 990. 

We are proud to be a BBB Northwest and Pacific Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. 

Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

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