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Wildflower Inc

EIN 20-1224412 · Needham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WILDFLOWER IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A PARENT. WE PROVIDE THE GIFTS OF CAMP, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, AND CONSISTENT, LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES STRENGTHEN THEIR RESILIENCE AND CREATE POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE.

Income
$745,172
Spending
$621,346
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
5
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$144,160, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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. $409,693 spent. WILDFLOWER PROVIDES THE GIFT OF SUMMER CAMP AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT. OUR UNIQUE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES. WILDFLOWER PROVIDES EMOTIONAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO THE SURVIVING PARENT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN TO RECEIVE THE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES THAT SUMMER CAMP BRINGS.OUR FAMILY LIAISON TEAM IS A KEYSTONE OF OUR PROGRAM. EACH FAMILY IS PAIRED WITH A FAMILY LIAISON, A TRAINED HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL, WHO WORKS WITH THE PARENT AND THEIR CHILDREN BY LENDING A LISTENING EAR, HELPING FIND BEST-FIT CAMPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND PROVIDING REFERRALS TO GRIEF PROGRAMS AND OTHER RESOURCES WHEN NEEDED.WILDFLOWER'S PROGRAM OF PLACING GRIEVING CHILDREN IN SUPPORTIVE CAMPS, SURROUNDED BY MENTORS AND COUNSELORS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MASTER NEW SKILLS, FACILITATES HEALING AND INCREASES THEIR RESILIENCE. IN ADDITION, WILDFLOWER PROVIDES THE ADVOCACY, CAMP TUITION NEGOTIATION, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE CAMP AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES A POSSIBILITY TO HELP FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES AFTER LOSS.WE STRIVE TO PLACE OUR CHILDREN IN BEST-FIT CAMPS, KEEPING THEIR INTERESTS AND THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN MIND. WE PLACE OUR CAMPERS IN TRADITIONAL DAY OR OVERNIGHT, SPECIALTY (E.G., SPORTS/ARTS/TRAVEL), AND BEREAVEMENT CAMPS IN NEW ENGLAND, ACROSS THE U.S., AND INTERNATIONALLY.ONCE A CHILD BECOMES A WILDFLOWER CAMPER, WE SUPPORT THEM FOR AS LONG AS OUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED, UP TO AGE 18. THE FAMILY LIAISON PARTNERS WITH THE FAMILY THROUGHOUT THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. THIS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR MISSION. FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT LONG AFTER THE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS STARTS TO FADE.EVEN AS OUR WILDFLOWER TEENS MOVE BEYOND THEIR CAMPING YEARS, WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM THROUGH OUR COLLEGE PLANNING PROGRAM, DEVELOPED TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND TEENS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. WE PARTNER WITH COLLEGE COUNSELING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, AT A REDUCED COST TO THE FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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