Wildflower Foundation
Wildflower Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports five grants totaling $875,000 to organizations in Florida and Ohio, including health care, education and housing-related grantees.
Wildflower Foundation at a glance
In short: Wildflower Foundation gave $875K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $175K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $875,000
- -11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $175,000
- -11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $2,727,274
- -22.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wildflower Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10370, Naples, FL 34101-0370
Phone: (239) 877-2015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wildflower Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($200K). Together the top 5 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing allocated 66% of grant dollars to Florida recipients and 34% to Ohio recipients. Listed Florida recipients are in Miami and Naples; Ohio recipients are in Akron and Canton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wildflower Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 620% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $615K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL | To Continue Operations | $200,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Foundation Naples, FL | Continue Offering Training for Fellows | $200,000 |
| Akron Children's Nurse Education Akron, OH | Promote Education | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Naples, FL | General Fund | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Eco Canton, OH | Continue Operations | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,727,274 | $124,956 | $892,110 | $875,000 | 5 | $878,320 | $121,635 | $141,608 |
| 2025 | $3,494,428 | $184,600 | $997,048 | $989,486 | 5 | $992,436 | $181,650 | $182,280 |
| 2024 | $4,306,876 | $115,086 | $1,070,710 | $1,060,000 | 6 | $1,065,850 | $112,737 | $208,927 |
| 2023 | $5,262,500 | $582,979 | $987,526 | $960,000 | 6 | $965,700 | $561,153 | $374,056 |
| 2022 | $5,667,047 | $365,215 | $743,027 | $710,000 | 5 | $715,600 | $337,788 | $460,876 |
| 2021 | $6,044,859 | $448,435 | $642,648 | $615,000 | 7 | — | $426,187 | $494,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wildflower Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Its listed 2026 grants include support for eye care and health care, nurse education, and Habitat for Humanity organizations. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County describes its mission as building homes, communities and hope, guided by Christian principles.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported five grants totaling $875,000. Grants ranged from $125,000 to $200,000, with a median of $175,000. Notable awards included $200,000 to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to continue operations, $200,000 to NCH Healthcare Foundation to continue offering training for fellows, $175,000 to Akron Children’s Nurse Education to promote education, and $175,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County for its general fund. Habitat for Humanity ECO received $125,000 to continue operations.
The foundation reported six grants totaling $1,060,000 in 2024 and five totaling $989,486 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert R. Rice as trustee.
Wildflower Foundation is led by Robert R. Rice, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert R. Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wildflower Foundation
How much does Wildflower Foundation give each year?
Wildflower Foundation gave $875K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $989K across 5 grants.
What is Wildflower Foundation's typical grant size?
Wildflower Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $175,000, and its average grant was $175,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wildflower Foundation give grants?
Wildflower Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Wildflower Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Wildflower Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wildflower Foundation's largest grantees?
Wildflower Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($200,000), NCH Healthcare Foundation ($200,000) and Akron Children's Nurse Education ($175,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wildflower Foundation?
Wildflower Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $878K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wildflower Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its listed 2026 grants include support for eye care and health care, nurse education, and Habitat for Humanity organizations. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County describes its mission as building homes, communities and hope, guided by Christian principles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wildflower Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wildflower Foundation's EIN?
Wildflower Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1436725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Wildflower Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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