Wildflower Foundation
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 82-3187122
Organization Overview
Wildflower Foundation is located in Minneapolis, 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, Wildflower Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within 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 $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.0% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILDFLOWER IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF DECENTRALIZED MONTESSORI MICRO-SCHOOLS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS. OUR SCHOOLS ASPIRE TO GIVE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE HIGH QUALITY, BEAUTIFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AS THEY FOLLOW LIFE'S UNFOLDING JOURNEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINNESOTA WILDFLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS COMPRISED OF THREE MICRO-MONTESSORI SCHOOL SITES THAT SERVE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS FROM SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY AND RACIALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. LIRIO MONTESSORI PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, IN PARTICULAR COMMUNITIES OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY, ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY TWO-WAY IMMERSION MONTESSORI EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, LOVE OF SELF, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. COSMOS MONTESSORI COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES TO OFFER AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT SERVING CHILDREN FROM AGE THREE THROUGH FIRST GRADE, WITH ANTICIPATED EXPANSIONS THROUGH THIRD GRADE IN THE NEXT TWO SCHOOL YEARS. COSMOS SUPPORTS LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN WITHIN A NURTURING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. WATER LILY MONTESSORI SERVES TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION, THAT ALLOWS BOTH THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH CREATING AND SUSTAINING A COMMUNITY THAT IS FOUNDED ON PEACE, LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER AND ALL OF LIFE.
MINNESOTA WILDFLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS COMPRISED OF THREE MICRO-MONTESSORI SCHOOL SITES THAT SERVE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND FIRST-GRADE STUDENTS FROM SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY AND RACIALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. LIRIO MONTESSORI PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, IN PARTICULAR COMMUNITIES OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY, ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY TWO-WAY IMMERSION MONTESSORI EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, LOVE OF SELF, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. COSMOS MONTESSORI COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES TO OFFER AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT SERVING CHILDREN FROM AGE THREE THROUGH FIRST GRADE, WITH ANTICIPATED EXPANSIONS THROUGH THIRD GRADE IN THE NEXT TWO SCHOOL YEARS. COSMOS SUPPORTS LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN WITHIN A NURTURING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. WATER LILY MONTESSORI SERVES TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION, THAT ALLOWS BOTH THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH CREATING AND SUSTAINING A COMMUNITY THAT IS FOUNDED ON PEACE, LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER AND ALL OF LIFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Cefalu Board Member, Licensed Teacher | Trustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Keith Waxelman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Schleicher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shanti Pothapragada Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Yannely Dominguez Sanchez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nyemadi Dunbar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $602,829 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $484,216 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,087,045 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $150,234 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,241,219 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $55,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $544 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $390,041 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $125,243 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,491 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,094 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,993 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,518 |
| Information technology | $50,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,875 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,797 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,644 |
| Insurance | $19,997 |
| All other expenses | $2,438 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,160,240 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $139,791 |
| 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 | $6,350 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,988 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $447,729 |
| Total assets | $1,015,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,790 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $601,582 |
| Total liabilities | $797,372 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$68,860 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $286,582 |
| 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 | $1,015,094 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wildflower Foundation has recieved totaling $77,048.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Think Small Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $54,548 |
Great Mn Schools Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FISCAL YEAR 2022 INVESTMENT | $22,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Causa Inc Milwaukee, WI | $21,522,910 | $16,623,620 |
Summit Academy Oic Minneapolis, MN | $17,542,372 | $16,544,974 |
Groves Academy St Louis Park, MN | $27,486,120 | $17,504,895 |
Chileda Institute Inc La Crosse, WI | $16,643,719 | $12,257,585 |
Northeast Residence Inc White Bear Lake, MN | $10,561,990 | $9,409,360 |
Metro Deaf School Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,404,852 | $8,171,369 |
Lake Region Corporation Devils Lake, ND | $4,659,780 | $9,506,457 |
Shepherds Baptist Ministries Inc Union Grove, WI | $10,932,314 | $7,438,958 |
New Century School St Paul, MN | $4,915,885 | $6,864,275 |
Phoenix Alternatives Inc White Bear Lake, MN | $5,941,141 | $7,421,750 |
Laura Baker School Association Northfield, MN | $5,414,331 | $5,578,294 |
A Chance To Grow Inc Minneapolis, MN | $4,925,101 | $6,534,279 |