The Association of Wish Granting Organizations

Qualifications for Membership in the Association of Wish Granting Organizations are:

a. To establish and maintain the highest standards of the wish granting process for the individual and her / his family;

b. To develop professional standards and ethical behaviors in all areas of program operations, fundraising and management;

c. To foster among new and existing members cooperation and the sharing of ideas and information in an environment of mutual support and respect:

d. To promote public trust in all communities through each member's commitment to the standards set forth by the association.

Additional qualifications for membership are:

Have a Compatible Member Purpose: Provide services in the granting of wishes or dreams to seriously, critically, chronically, terminally, or individuals with life threatening medical conditions (the "Member Purpose");

Be Registered as a Non-Profit Corporation: Be a non-profit corporation duly organized and in good standing under the laws of a state or territory of the United States of America, or other appropriate governmental jurisdiction;

Tax Exempt Organization Status: Be a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or other pertinent code, rule or regulation of the appropriate jurisdiction;

Non-Discriminatory Practice: Engage in all of its activities without regard to race, religion, political preference, ethnic, cultural or national origin, sex or similar basis;

Demonstrate Integrity and Effectiveness: Including administrative integrity, program effectiveness, fund raising efficiency, financial responsibility and accountability to donors through compliance with all local, state and federal laws:

Other Qualifications: Meet such other qualifications and requirements as the Association may require from time to time; i.e., submit requested paperwork in order to remain a member in good standing.

Members also agree to expend no more than 30% of their total annual expenditures on administrative and fundraising costs, thereby providing at least 70% of their total annual expenditures on programs and activities directly related to the fulfillment of wishes and dreams.