About Us

The mission of A Special Wish Foundation is to grant the wish of a child or adolescent (birth through age 20) who has been diagnosed by a physician with a life-threatening disorder.

The counties served by the Dayton Chapter include Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Drake, Shelby, and Mercer. The Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation over the past 28 years has granted almost 1,500 wishes to children living in its six county area. We are thankful to the many Dayton area companies, organizations, individuals and volunteers for their generous donations and support.

• A Special Wish, Dayton Chapter began in 1983 and has grown to become the largest Special Wish Chapter.
• We are the only wish granting organization in the nation serving both children and adolescents from birth through age 20.
• We are funded entirely through the generosity of Miami Valley residents and organizations.
• We never use phone solicitation or professional fund-raising organizations.
• We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
• All contributions to the Dayton Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation are tax deductible.

To obtain a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990, click here.

To view the A Special Wish Press Kit click here.