Wonderland Child & Family Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WONDERLAND PROVIDES A STRONG AND EQUITABLE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIVERSE NEEDS AND ABILITIES TO FLOURISH THROUGH THERAPY, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES. WE STRIVE TO SERVE MORE KIDS EVERY DAY AND SERVE THEM BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE.
- Income
- $11.7 million
- Spending
- $10.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 9.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 75%
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $247,018, executive director/ceo
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
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $6.7 million spent. EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (ESIT):WONDERLAND CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (ESIT), A FEDERAL AND STATE-FUNDED EARLY-INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPY, FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT DELIVERED IN HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. ESIT IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH MEDICAID AND STATE/FEDERAL CONTRACTS, WHICH ARE RESTRICTED TO ELIGIBLE SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT STRUCTURES THAT DEFINE BOTH SCOPE AND ALLOWABLE COSTS. WHILE THIS FUNDING SUPPORTS CORE EARLY-INTERVENTION SERVICES, IT IS LIMITED IN FLEXIBILITY AND DOES NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF CARE OR EXPANDED PROGRAM INNOVATION, REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO ENSURE CONSISTENT ACCESS AND QUALITY.
- $1.9 million spent. HOPE RISING CLINIC (HRC):HOPE RISING CLINIC PROVIDES SPECIALIZED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-13 IMPACTED BY PRENATAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE (PSE) AND RELATED NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS, ALONG WITH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR CAREGIVERS. UNLIKE ESIT, HRC RECEIVES LIMITED STATE FUNDING TO COVER A SMALL PORTION OF SERVICES. THE CLINIC RELIES ON MODEST INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT TO COVER THE REMAINING COST OF CARE. BECAUSE INSURANCE TYPICALLY COVERS ONLY A FRACTION OF THE TOTAL COST, A SIGNIFICANT GAP REMAINS, BRIDGED THROUGH GRANTS AND THE FAMILY CARE FUND TO ENSURE FAMILIES CAN ACCESS SERVICES REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL BARRIERS. CONTINUED PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO SUSTAIN CLINICAL SERVICES, EXPAND CAREGIVER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND INCREASE ACCESS FOR FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO RECEIVE CARE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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