Wildflower Foundation
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $9.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-2826681
Organization Overview
Wildflower Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wildflower Foundation employed 47 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Wildflower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Wildflower Foundation generated $9.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Wildflower Foundation has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $5,954,147. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF AFFILIATED WILDFLOWER SCHOOLS FOSTERING THE GROWTH AND CONNECTEDNESS OF TEACHERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES AS THEY FOLLOW LIFE'S UNFOLDING JOURNEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM - INCLUDES SCHOOL STARTUP AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT: 1) REGIONAL SUPPORTS - ESTABLISHING AN ON-THE GROUND PRESENCE IN COMMUNITIES INCLUDING RECRUITING TEACHERS, NAVIGATING REGULATORY HURDLES, ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDRAISING, OPERATIONS COACHING AND PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COACHING2) NATIONAL SUPPORTS - CREATING AND ADAPTING OUR SCHOOL STARTUP JOURNEY FRAMEWORK, CREATING ADDITIONAL TEACHER-FACING SOFTWARE TOOLS, AND ESTABLISHING BUSINESS PROCESSES AND/OR PARTNERSHIPS TO SIMPLIFY STARTUP AND ONGOING ADMINISTRATION.
MONTESSORI INNOVATION PROGRAM - INCLUDES LEARNING ENVIRONMENT INNOVATION: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL INNOVATION AREAS AND SUPPORTING QUALITY R&D IN THOSE AREAS (INCLUDING OUR CURRENT AREA OF MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT: SUPPORTING THE OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES OF MONTESSORI TEACHERS THROUGH THE USE OF SENSORS EMBEDDED INTO THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT), DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL RESEARCHERS, CONVENING WILDFLOWER TEACHER LEADERS TO SHARE PRACTICES, FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF WISDOM ACROSS THE NETWORK OUTSIDE OF CONVENINGS.
EXISTING SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM - INCLUDES NETWORK SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY TEACHER'S DEEP COMMITMET TO MAKING THEIR SCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL IS OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET FOR MAKING THE NETWORK OF SCHOOLS EXCEPTIONAL. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A SET OF PROCESSES BY WHICH TEACHER LEADERS WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT AND HOLD A MIRROR UP TO EACH OTHER, AND WE ARE WORKING TO HELP REFINE THOSE PROCESSES AND DEVELOP TOOLS TO SUPPORT THEM. WE ARE ALSO AT THE BEGINNING STAGES OF SUPPORTING THE CODIFICATION AND SHARING OF WISDOM BEYOND NEARBY SCHOOLS THROUGH CONVENINGS AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY.
LOAN FUND PROGRAM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Kramer Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $312,058 |
Theodore Quinn Innovation | 50 | $258,218 | |
Isabelle Bibbler Parker Finance & Adminstration | Officer | 50 | $247,441 |
Maia Blankenship Dc | 50 | $213,231 | |
Paul Decoursey Technology | 50 | $188,221 | |
Koren Clark Lead Link Well | 50 | $172,662 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rue Education Consulting Consulting & Video | 6/29/21 | $102,400 |
Iris Chen Startup & Consulting | 6/29/21 | $240,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $754,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,754,840 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,608,655 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,509,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $395,780 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,061 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,899,109 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,687,622 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $242,318 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $608,915 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,347 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,007,211 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $137,485 |
| Other employee benefits | $307,653 |
| Payroll taxes | $319,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,282 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,791 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,382,350 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,951 |
| Office expenses | $52,229 |
| Information technology | $31,505 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $76,939 |
| Travel | $12,402 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71,901 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $23,411 |
| All other expenses | $29,648 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,588,590 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,124,235 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,638,412 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $770,790 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,799 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,443,532 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,103 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,014,871 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $534,346 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $268,077 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,328,997 |
| Other liabilities | $106,312 |
| Total liabilities | $3,237,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,400,296 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,376,843 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,014,871 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wildflower Foundation has awarded $2,675,769 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Austin, TX PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $1,180,895 |
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MONTESSORI IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (NCMPS) PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $200,040 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $150,000 |
Belmar, NJ PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $128,830 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $105,000 |
Belmar, NJ PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Wildflower Foundation has recieved totaling $4,274,931.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wend Ii Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,750,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO BUILD KEY NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, DIVERSIFY THE TEACHER LEADER PIPELINE, AND CONTINUE TO SCALE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT AND DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES. | $600,000 |
Omidyar Network Fund Inc Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Omidyar Network Fund Inc Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Stranahan Foundation Toledo, OH PURPOSE: EXPANSION | $300,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $127,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ecmc Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $1,089,464,777 | $46,859,234 |
Maharishi Foundation Usa Inc Fairfield, IA | $13,469,857 | $14,517,484 |
Wisconsin Library Services Madison, WI | $3,399,343 | $10,812,527 |
Wildflower Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $7,014,871 | $9,899,109 |
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership Inc Madison, WI | $4,454,463 | $6,124,357 |
Law Library Microform Consortium Eagan, MN | $11,334,404 | $1,991,474 |
1house2hands Inc Saint Paul, MN | $14,188,991 | $1,152,512 |
Des Moines Area Medical Education Consortium Inc Des Moines, IA | $299,396 | $859,432 |
Edvisions Schools Inc Henderson, MN | $292,391 | $695,381 |
Blackhawk Technical College Foundation Inc Janesville, WI | $7,679,210 | $1,474,077 |
Iowa Farm House Association Des Moines, IA | $3,717,609 | $526,820 |
School Administrators Of South Dakota Pierre, SD | $496,745 | $455,157 |