The Wildflower Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2009 and based in Miami, Florida. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic purposes and maintains a low public profile, operating primarily through trustee discretion rather than formal public application processes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.1M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.7M
+57.6% YoY
Grant Count
62
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+57.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made at the discretion of trustees based on their philanthropic priorities rather than through named grant programs with fixed amounts.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $300,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across the United States with emphasis on major cities including Miami, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Funding extends to multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $59.4 million
- Total revenue: $1.05 million
- Total expenses: $3.96 million
- Total liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $62.1 million
- Total revenue: $1.88 million
- Total expenses: $6.06 million
- Net income: -$4.18 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,120,125 | $59,370,687 | $54,151,253 |
| Revenue | $1,875,952 | $1,054,713 | $1,239,179 |
| Expenses | $6,058,157 | $3,962,620 | $4,949,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,706,564 | $3,624,085 | $4,486,280 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,547,359 | $1,015,081 | $941,633 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,026,223 | $2,764,115 | $2,864,134 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christine E. Stiefel – President (serves without compensation)
- Barbara A. Stiefel – Vice President/Director (serves without compensation)
- Louis Nostro – Secretary/Director (serves without compensation)
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE E STIEFEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BARBARA A STIEFEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUIS NOSTRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 600 Brickell Ave, Suite 3500, Miami, FL 33131-3090
Phone: (305) 379-9164 or (305) 376-6075
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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