The Wildflower Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wildflower Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.4 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $39,000 and the largest $680,194. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.4 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$39,000
- Largest grant$680,194
- Assets$64.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 62 | $59.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 62 | $62.1 million |
| 2025 | $4.4 million | 62 | $64.9 million |
How to apply
The Wildflower Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Wildflower Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 11 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $702,194 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $659,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $301,000 |
| California | 5 | $207,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $180,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $53,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $38,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Will | Charitable purpose | $680,194 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Charitable purpose | $389,856 |
| Hopewell Fund | Charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable purpose | $280,000 |
| Hospeace House Inc | Charitable purpose | $221,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable purpose | $180,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientist | Charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| Boston University | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable purpose | $92,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida | Charitable purpose | $85,000 |
| Conservation International | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Miami Cancer Institute | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Fos Feminista | Charitable purpose | $64,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Outright Action International | Charitable purpose | $52,000 |
| National Parks Conservation | Charitable purpose | $51,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Patient Advocate Foundation | Charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable purpose | $41,000 |
| National Audobon Society | Charitable purpose | $41,000 |
| Humane Society of Naples | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Rare | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | Charitable purpose | $38,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Charitable purpose | $38,000 |
| Teach for America | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable purpose | $32,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Foundation | Charitable purpose | $32,000 |
| 350ORG | Charitable purpose | $31,000 |
| Ceres | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audobon Society | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Chrysalis Foundation | Charitable purpose | $28,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine E Stiefel
- Barbara A Stiefel
- Louis Nostro
Questions people ask
Does The Wildflower Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wildflower Foundation Inc give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $39,000.
Who runs The Wildflower Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine E Stiefel (Director), Barbara A Stiefel (Director) and Louis Nostro (Director).
What does The Wildflower Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and international.