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A MOTHER'S WISH FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 470845819 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · amotherswishfoundation.org
revenue
$-82K
expenses
$5K
net assets
$0
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

A Mother's Wish Foundation supported individuals and families affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through fundraising for research, patient education, advocacy, and community programs. The organization, active for 16 years, focused on improving care and finding a cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As of January 2026, it has ceased day-to-day operations but continues its mission through established endowments at Jefferson University Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

C.O.P.E.S Care Packages
Distributed care packages to support individuals and families affected by IBD
Camp Oasis Scholarships
Provided scholarships for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis to attend a one-week camp experience
IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment
Endowment at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital providing annual funding for education, training, and improved patient care in inflammatory bowel disease
IBD Prize in IBD Research
Endowment at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, to attract and reward young professionals dedicated to IBD research
Mircobiome Research Support
Funded microbiome research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Hospital, including Dr. Wu’s research
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Financial Assistance for Families 4 activities
    • Provided direct patient support and resources
      Offered access to medication assistance programs for IBD treatments including Remicade, Humira, Cimzia, Stelara, Jakafi, and Entyvio, and distributed C.O.P.E.S Care Packages to support affected families.
    • Providing Community Outreach for IBD Families
      Provided community outreach for families dealing with an IBD diagnosis.
    • Providing Scholarships for Camp Oasis
      Provided scholarships for Camp Oasis, a one-week camp specifically for children with Crohn's disease.
    • Supported community engagement and family outreach
      Engaged in community outreach for families facing IBD diagnoses, and supported participation in events like CHOP’s Walk for Hope through ambassador programs and scholarships for Camp Oasis, a camp for children with Crohn's disease.
  • Distribution of Care Packages and Essential Supplies 1 activity
    • Distributing C.O.P.E.S Care Packages
      Sent out C.O.P.E.S Care Packages to individuals.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 1 activity
    • Hosted fundraising events including Gala Casino Night and 50/50 Raffles
      Organized and hosted special fundraising events such as "Gala Casino Night" on November 1, 2025, and 50/50 Raffles with an initial jackpot donation of $500 to support the foundation's mission.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Established endowments to sustain mission after operational closure
      Created two endowments to ensure the continuation of its mission after concluding day-to-day operations in January 2026: one at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for physician education in IBD treatment, and another at The Perelman School of Medicine to support research toward a cure for IBD.
    • Funding IBD Education and Training Endowment
      Established the IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to provide annual income for education and training initiatives for physicians and fellows in treating IBD.
    • Funding IBD Research Endowments
      Established two endowments: one at The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, to support young professionals researching a cure for IBD, and another to support microbiome research at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
    • Hosting Fundraising Events
      Hosted a "Gala Casino Night" event on November 1, 2025, and organized 50/50 Raffles to raise funds.
    • Providing Patient Assistance Program Information
      Provides direct links to Patient Assistance Programs for medications such as Remicade, Humira, Cimzia, Stelara, Jakafi, and Entyvio.
    • Supported microbiome research for IBD
      Funded microbiome research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and supported Dr. Wu’s research at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital to advance understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$-82K
Contributions & grants$4K—
Program service revenue——
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$-86K
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
2 years on record · 2020–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • ANTHONY MARCONI — DIRECTOR
  • LEE PICHETTE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Venue for the 'GALA CASINO NIGHT' event.
  • Alloy King of Prussia – a DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Venue for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
  • CHOP Partner — Collaborates on Walk for Hope, including supporting a participant as a walk ambassador.
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Supports teams of doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and microbiome research.
  • Iron Hill Brewery Partner — Donates 20% of food bills to A Mother's Wish Foundation when patrons mention the organization.
  • JDB SERVICE GROUP Funder — Friend sponsor of the final event.
  • JEANNETTE LEIGHTON CPA Partner — Provided in-kind donation for the final event.
  • Jefferson University Hospital Partner — Established the IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment with Jefferson University Hospital.
  • Jefferson University Hospital Partner — Partner institution hosting the IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment.
  • KNOWLEDGE POINTS LEARNING ACADEMY Funder — Silver sponsor of the final event.
  • LORENZO PIZZA Funder — Silver sponsor of the final event.
  • MACON HILL CREATIVE GROUP Partner — Provided graphic design as an in-kind donation for the final event.
  • Passline Casino Partner — Provided professional dealers for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
  • Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Established the IBD Prize in IBD Research at the Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Partner institution hosting the IBD Prize in IBD Research.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital Partner — Supports teams of doctors at Pennsylvania Hospital.
  • Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Partner — Partners with the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, through an endowment fund.
  • RxAssist Partner — Directs users to RxAssist, which helps find patient assistance programs for specialty medications.
  • STEPHANO SLACK LLC Funder — Friend sponsor of the final event.
  • STERLING DRIVE VENTURES Funder — Gold sponsor of the final event.
  • WMMR Partner — Preston Elliot from WMMR served as Emcee for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
  • WWMR PRESTON AND STEVE SHOW Funder — Platinum sponsor of the final event.