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Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc

To protect, connect and expand native florida wildflower habitat through research, education, planting and conservation.

Science & Technology Maitland, FL EIN: 593700304 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc

The Florida Wildflower Foundation has all the resources you need to start growing wildflowers! Search for publications, apply for grants, get classroom resources and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Maitland, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To protect, connect and expand native florida wildflower habitat through research, education, planting and conservation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.7% of total expenses ($79,331 of $679,249).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Maitland, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 593700304. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $725K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 593700304. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is located in Maitland, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc has $725K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $725K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Florida Wildflower Foundation has all the resources you need to start growing wildflowers! Search for publications, apply for grants, get classroom resources and more. Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $725K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 593700304, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Stacey M•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
UF/IFAS joins Florida Wildflower Foundation to form statewide Native Seed Partnership - Alachua Chronicle
Dec 2025
alachuachronicle.com
Wild about wildflowers at Tavares library - Mid Florida Newspapers
Jul 2025
www.midfloridanewspapers.com
Spring into Wildflowers - Alachua County
Feb 2025
alachuacounty.us
Spring into Wildflowers - Alachua County
Feb 2025
alachuacounty.us
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Summer seed saving: A Master Gardener shares tips on wildflower propagation - Tallahassee Democrat
Aug 2024
www.tallahassee.com
Tread carefully on tour of Panhandle Florida wildflowers - Tallahassee Democrat
Mar 2024
www.tallahassee.com
Native Wildflower Education through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners - srpressgazette.com
Feb 2024
srpressgazette.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Enjoying the Wildflowers of Collier County - Coastal Breeze News
May 2023
www.coastalbreezenews.com
Road Trip: North Florida Wildflower Festival This Saturday - Flagler News Weekly
Apr 2023
www.flaglernewsweekly.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Action of the Week: Celebrate Florida Wildflower Day! – Thompson Earth Systems Institute - Florida Museum of Natural His
Aug 2022
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 65 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc

What is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc?
Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Maitland, United States. The Florida Wildflower Foundation has all the resources you need to start growing wildflowers! Search for publications, apply for grants, get classroom resources and more.
When was Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc founded?
Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc?
Stacey Matrazzo serves as Executive Director.
Where is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Maitland, FL, United States.
What is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 593700304.
What is Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc's website?
http://flawildflowers.org