Nonprofit · EIN 20-1224412
WILDFLOWER INC
Tax-exempt · NEEDHAM, MA 02494
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $745,172 | $621,346 | $123,826 | $463,581 | $17,635 | $445,946 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $585,516 | $655,118 | -$69,602 | $351,432 | $29,616 | $321,816 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $518,227 | $700,160 | -$181,933 | $459,706 | $68,708 | $390,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $652,935
- of which government grants
- $28,189
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,479
- Net income from fundraising events
- $84,758
- Other revenue
- $84,758
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $174,706
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $191,665
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $363,841
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,150
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $34,236
- Program services (functional)
- $409,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $106,415
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,238
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $351,432
- Total assets, end of year
- $463,581
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,635
- Net assets, end of year
- $445,946
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $360,946
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $85,000
- Gross receipts
- $788,524
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 56
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,160 |
| CYNTHIA A JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE FISCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN TURPIN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CECILIA CORDEIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH J WHITEHILL | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ABHISHEK KHATRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAREY HOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ED BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROZ WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE WIDMAN | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHONDELL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLANN DANIELCZYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEDIA AGOLLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $140,644 |
| CYNTHIA A JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CECILIA CORDEIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE FISCHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GREENBERG | FORMER TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH J WHITEHILL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ABHISHEK KHATRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GAREY HOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ED BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROZ WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE WIDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHONDELL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN TURPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLEDIA AGOLLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE LEAVENWORTH | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDREY LORIA | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,350 |
| ERIN LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $31,919 |
| CYNTHIA A JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DEBORAH J WHITEHILL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GAREY HOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CECILIA CORDEIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GREENBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE LEAVENWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANET RYAN | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ED BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROZ WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE WIDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHONDELL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 117 KENDRICK ST STE 300, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2722
- In care of
- % CYNTHIA A JONES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIN LYNCH, 271 LINCOLN STREET 12, LEXINGTON, MA 02421
- Signed the 990
- ERIN LYNCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (781) 861-1413
- Website
- WWW.WILDFLOWERFORKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC
Mission
WILDFLOWER IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A PARENT. WE PROVIDE THE GIFTS OF CAMP, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, AND CONSISTENT, LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES STRENGTHEN THEIR RESILIENCE AND CREATE POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- WILDFLOWER PROVIDES THE GIFT OF SUMMER CAMP AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT. OUR UNIQUE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES. WILDFLOWER PROVIDES EMOTIONAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO THE SURVIVING PARENT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN TO RECEIVE THE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES THAT SUMMER CAMP BRINGS.OUR FAMILY LIAISON TEAM IS A KEYSTONE OF OUR PROGRAM. EACH FAMILY IS PAIRED WITH A FAMILY LIAISON, A TRAINED HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL, WHO WORKS WITH THE PARENT AND THEIR CHILDREN BY LENDING A LISTENING EAR, HELPING FIND BEST-FIT CAMPS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND PROVIDING REFERRALS TO GRIEF PROGRAMS AND OTHER RESOURCES WHEN NEEDED.WILDFLOWER'S PROGRAM OF PLACING GRIEVING CHILDREN IN SUPPORTIVE CAMPS, SURROUNDED BY MENTORS AND COUNSELORS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MASTER NEW SKILLS, FACILITATES HEALING AND INCREASES THEIR RESILIENCE. IN ADDITION, WILDFLOWER PROVIDES THE ADVOCACY, CAMP TUITION NEGOTIATION, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE CAMP AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES A POSSIBILITY TO HELP FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES AFTER LOSS.WE STRIVE TO PLACE OUR CHILDREN IN BEST-FIT CAMPS, KEEPING THEIR INTERESTS AND THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN MIND. WE PLACE OUR CAMPERS IN TRADITIONAL DAY OR OVERNIGHT, SPECIALTY (E.G., SPORTS/ARTS/TRAVEL), AND BEREAVEMENT CAMPS IN NEW ENGLAND, ACROSS THE U.S., AND INTERNATIONALLY.ONCE A CHILD BECOMES A WILDFLOWER CAMPER, WE SUPPORT THEM FOR AS LONG AS OUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED, UP TO AGE 18. THE FAMILY LIAISON PARTNERS WITH THE FAMILY THROUGHOUT THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. THIS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR MISSION. FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT LONG AFTER THE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS STARTS TO FADE.EVEN AS OUR WILDFLOWER TEENS MOVE BEYOND THEIR CAMPING YEARS, WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM THROUGH OUR COLLEGE PLANNING PROGRAM, DEVELOPED TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND TEENS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS. WE PARTNER WITH COLLEGE COUNSELING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, AT A REDUCED COST TO THE FAMILIES.Expenses $409,693 · grants $174,706
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1224412
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $463,581
- Income (IRS master file)
- $788,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $745,172 | $621,346 | $463,581 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $585,516 | $655,118 | $351,432 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $518,227 | $700,160 | $459,706 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $615,058 | $656,865 | $662,040 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 20-1224412).
Questions about WILDFLOWER INC
- What is the EIN of WILDFLOWER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILDFLOWER INC is 20-1224412.
- Is WILDFLOWER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to WILDFLOWER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILDFLOWER 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 WILDFLOWER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILDFLOWER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WILDFLOWER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIN LYNCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILDFLOWER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,160 (ERIN LYNCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WILDFLOWER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $745,172, expenses of $621,346 and total assets of $463,581 at year end.
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