Nonprofit · EIN 04-3443890
MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTON, MA 02466
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,446,104 | $6,183,630 | $262,474 | $19,110,352 | $133,830 | $18,976,522 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,104,143 | $4,703,109 | $401,034 | $18,334,745 | $94,198 | $18,240,547 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,510,971 | $4,191,294 | $6,319,677 | $17,154,730 | $92,180 | $17,062,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,669,465
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $806,712
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $274,666
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$30,073
- Other revenue
- -$30,073
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,773,922
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $225,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $414,430
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $749,334
- Professional fundraising fees
- $60,853
- Accounting fees
- $205,869
- Occupancy
- $50,486
- Travel
- $20,505
- Program services (functional)
- $5,182,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $581,384
- Fundraising (functional)
- $419,412
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,334,745
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,110,352
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $133,830
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,976,522
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,570,945
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,662,597
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,313,925
- Gross receipts
- $7,795,149
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN SCHADT BAKER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $225,000 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NARDONE | VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,262 | $28,037 |
| STAVERNE MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE BEGLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROCCA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WIRVIN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN MURPHY RAFFERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA S SPEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAF CARUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| V KADIR KADHIRESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL KARAGIANIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAL PERISANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PETE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE CITRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN MURPHY RAFFERTY | DIR(SINCE SEP23) CEO(TIL SEP23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $167,526 | $21,791 |
| LAUREN SCHADT BAKER | CEO (SINCE SEP23) VICE CHAIR(TIL AUG23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $64,904 | $14 |
| LISA COLLINS | DIRECTOR (SINCE JUN '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAF CARUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V KADIR KADHIRESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL KARAGIANIS | DIRECTOR (SINCE MAR '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY O'NEIL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL SEPT '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAL PERISANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PETE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CITRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE BEGLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROCCA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WIRVIN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA S SPEARS | DIR (PRESIDENT UNTIL SEP '23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAVERNE MILLER | PRESIDENT (SINCE DEC '23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN MURPHY RAFFERTY | CEO Officer | 40 | $193,590 | $21,337 |
| CHRIS COLLINS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL APR '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COLLINS | DIRECTOR (SINCE JUN '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAF CARUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LEGAULT | DIRECTOR (UNTIL SEPT '22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LYNCH | DIRECTOR (UNTIL SEPT '22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V KADIR KADHIRESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL KARAGIANIS | DIRECTOR (SINCE MAR '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN NOBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY O'NEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAL PERISANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PETE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE CITRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARINO | DIRECTOR (UNTIL DEC '22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DUFFICY | DIRECTOR (UNTIL DEC '22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE BEGLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN SCHADT BAKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROCCA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WIRVIN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA S SPEARS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 77 ROWE ST, NEWTON, MA 02466-1532
- In care of
- % SAF CARUSO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAUREN BAKER, 77 ROWE STREET, NEWTON, MA 02466
- Signed the 990
- LAUREN BAKER, CEO
- Phone
- (781) 367-4807
- Website
- WONDERFUNDMA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE WONDERFUND INVESTS IN CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM DCF BY PROVIDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO EMERGENCY AID AND TRANSITIONAL NECESSITIES.THE WONDERFUND IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 501(C)3 THAT SERVES CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY BRINGING COMFORT AND DIGNITY IN TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS, AND ENRICHING CHILDHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Program accomplishments
- ENRICHMENT GRANTS (THE FUN STUFF):WE INVEST IN MOMENTS: MUSIC LESSONS, SAT PREP, SOCCER CAMP. THESE MOMENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS THROUGH KEEPING CHILDREN'S MINDS AND BODIES ACTIVE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE EVERY KID DESERVES TO DO THE THINGS THEY LOVE AND OUR GOAL IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR KIDS. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE SOME OF THE SAME MOMENTS OF JOY AS OUR OWN FAMILIES.EMERGENCY REMOVAL KITS AND BASIC NECESSITIES (THE TOUGH STUFF):WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE FIRST NIGHT WHEN A CHILD IS REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME, A MOMENT THAT IS DIFFICULT FOR ALL INVOLVED. WE PROVIDE A DUFFEL BAG AND FUNDS FOR NECESSITIES LIKE SEASON-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND PAJAMAS TO GIVE THEM SOMETHING OF THEIR OWN IN A STRANGE NEW PLACE. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR WINTER COATS AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS.HOLIDAY DRIVE (THE PRESENTS AND STUFF):WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYBODY DESERVES A GIFT DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND WE ARRANGE DONATED GIFTS ACROSS THE STATE AND RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE GIFTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS.Expenses $5,182,834 · grants $4,773,922
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3443890
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,110,352
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,795,149
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,446,104 | $6,183,630 | $19,110,352 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,104,143 | $4,703,109 | $18,334,745 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,510,971 | $4,191,294 | $17,154,730 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,496,805 | $4,686,033 | $10,544,726 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3443890).
Questions about MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC
- What is the EIN of MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC is 04-3443890.
- Is MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAUREN BAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,000 (LAUREN SCHADT BAKER, CEO).
- How much revenue does MASSACHUSETTS WONDERFUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,446,104, expenses of $6,183,630 and total assets of $19,110,352 at year end.
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