Wildfower Foundation is located in Montevideo, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wildfower Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Wildfower 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, Wildfower Foundation generated $206.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $173.1k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY IS TO CONDUCT EDUCATION FOLLOWING THE MONTESSORI METHOD TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN THE SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WILDWOOD MONTESSORI EDUCATES STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING AGES 6 WEEKS TO 2.5 YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAMS RUN FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY FROM 8:30AM TO 1:00PM. THE SCHOOL OFFERS CHILD-CENTERED AND CHILD- DIRECTED CURRICULUM. IN A CAREFULLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT RICH IN HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS AND SUPPORTED BY 3 EXPERT MONTESSORI TRAINED TEACHERS, THE CURRICULUM CAN CLOSELY FOLLOW THE INTERESTS OF EACH CHILD. TEACHERS OBSERVE THE CHILDREN FOR SUBTLE CUES THAT INDICATE WHEN THE CHILD IS READY TO BE INTRODUCED TO NEW MATERIALS. THEY ALSO CAREFULLY DOCUMENT EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND THEN REGULARLY ANALYZE THE DATA TO ASSURE A STEADY AND BALANCED DEVELOPMENT. POSITIVE COMMUNITY AND PARENT RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE SCHOOL'S MISSION. THE SCHOOL HOLDS PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS FEATURING IMPORTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT TOPICS; THE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. QUARTERLY DINNERS ARE HELD WITH THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL TO BUILD AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOL/PARENT PARTNERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Clarissa Sparkl President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $20,857 |
Katie Pieh Director | Trustee | 13 | $12,918 |
Kirstin Lindstrom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $2,222 |
Chad Kingstrom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Gazca Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Jo Patton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,951 |
Investment income | $39 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $206,518 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,961 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,644 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,369 |
Information technology | $861 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,080 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,321 |
Insurance | $3,865 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $173,135 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,820 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $264 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,500 |
Total assets | $86,206 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,322 |
Other liabilities | $6,134 |
Total liabilities | $16,456 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $69,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wildfower Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Wildflower Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $10,000 |
Wildflower Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL/STARTUP | $10,000 |
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