Kids Wish Network
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mark Breiner Shelley Breiner Barbara Askin |
| Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mark Breiner executive director 1997- 2010 |
| Employees | 51 in 2013 |
| Website | kidswishnetwork |
Kids Wish Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. It has been the subject of negative publicity throughout its history, including accusations of trademark infringement, tax avoidance and inefficient fundraising practices. It was named "the worst charity in the nation" in a 2013 review of charities with wasteful spending practices. In 2012, of the $18.6 million the Kids Wish Network raised, only $240,000 was spent on granting wishes.