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Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc

EIN 04-3443890 · Newton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WONDERFUND INVESTS IN CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM DCF BY PROVIDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO EMERGENCY AID AND TRANSITIONAL NECESSITIES.THE WONDERFUND IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 501(C)3 THAT SERVES CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY BRINGING COMFORT AND DIGNITY IN TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS, AND ENRICHING CHILDHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
30.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
6
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$225,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $5.2 million spent. ENRICHMENT GRANTS (THE FUN STUFF):WE INVEST IN MOMENTS: MUSIC LESSONS, SAT PREP, SOCCER CAMP. THESE MOMENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS THROUGH KEEPING CHILDREN'S MINDS AND BODIES ACTIVE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE EVERY KID DESERVES TO DO THE THINGS THEY LOVE AND OUR GOAL IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR KIDS. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE SOME OF THE SAME MOMENTS OF JOY AS OUR OWN FAMILIES.EMERGENCY REMOVAL KITS AND BASIC NECESSITIES (THE TOUGH STUFF):WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE FIRST NIGHT WHEN A CHILD IS REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME, A MOMENT THAT IS DIFFICULT FOR ALL INVOLVED. WE PROVIDE A DUFFEL BAG AND FUNDS FOR NECESSITIES LIKE SEASON-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND PAJAMAS TO GIVE THEM SOMETHING OF THEIR OWN IN A STRANGE NEW PLACE. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR WINTER COATS AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS.HOLIDAY DRIVE (THE PRESENTS AND STUFF):WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYBODY DESERVES A GIFT DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND WE ARRANGE DONATED GIFTS ACROSS THE STATE AND RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE GIFTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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