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2402 NW 195TH PL
Shoreline WA 98177-2932
Shoreline WA | IRS ruling year: 1974 | EIN: 91-0890276
WONDERLAND PROVIDES A STRONG AND EQUITABLE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIVERSE NEEDS AND ABILITIES TO FLOURISH THROUGH THERAPY, EDUCATION, ADVOCA ... (More)
WONDERLAND PROVIDES A STRONG AND EQUITABLE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIVERSE NEEDS AND ABILITIES TO FLOURISH THROUGH THERAPY, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Wonderland Child & Family Services is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Wonderland Child & Family Services has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 17/17 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 17/17 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 24.12% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 24.12% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 82.80% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 82.80% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Private school (BMF activity code: 046)
School, college, trade school, etc. (BMF activity code: 030)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Wonderland Child & Family Services) or EIN (910890276) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Wonderland Child & Family Services reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
Balance Sheet
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Our annual fundraising event in 2020 had to be held virtually - while still successful it did not bring in as much revenue as past, in-person events. Referrals and intakes also dropped during the height of the COVID-19 waves, causing earned income revenue to fall. We were able to receive a PPP loan and retain staff to continue delivering services throughout the pandemic.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Wonderland's program delivery immediately switched to telehealth and all staff began to work remotely. Family support programs (Play & Learn Groups, etc) were cancelled, later resuming in virtual form when it became clear the ability to gather would remain limited.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Wonderland immediately pivoted to telehealth and remote work to ensure the health and safety of all, while still providing our exceptional model of care.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We are currently employing a hybrid model of in-person/telehealth services to meet the needs of the families we serve. We will continue to offer virtual options in the future.
Not Currently Scored
Wonderland Child & Family Services cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Wonderland Child & Family Services reported its two largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
BIRTH-THREE THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DELAYS AND DISABILITIES AND FAMILIES SUPPORTS.OUR TRACK RECORD DEMONSTRATES THE EFFICACY OF OUR APPROACH, BECAUSE WE REGULARLY EXCEED OUR OUTCOME GOALS: 87% OF ... (More)
BIRTH-THREE THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DELAYS AND DISABILITIES AND FAMILIES SUPPORTS.OUR TRACK RECORD DEMONSTRATES THE EFFICACY OF OUR APPROACH, BECAUSE WE REGULARLY EXCEED OUR OUTCOME GOALS: 87% OF CHILDREN ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF FUNCTIONING AND 99% OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY TO PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
BIRTH-THIRTEEN DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH PRENTAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES. THE HALLMARK EFFECT OF PRENATAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE IS BEHAVIORAL ISSUES RESU ... (More)
BIRTH-THIRTEEN DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH PRENTAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE AND SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES. THE HALLMARK EFFECT OF PRENATAL SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE IS BEHAVIORAL ISSUES RESULTING FROM CHALLENGES WITH SELF-REGULATION AND IMPULSE C (Less)
Wonderland Child & Family Services has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Wonderland serves children with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. We support the whole family, providing coaching, support, and counseling. At Hope RISING Clinic, over 90% served are foster or adoptive families.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Case management notes
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
For at least a decade, we have collected feedback from families we serve. We believe family voices are the ones that matter most and strive for an equal and reciprocal relationship with those we serve.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We offered caregiver support groups during the pandemic in response to feedback and requests from families.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 14 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (7/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (7/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Wonderland Child & Family Services has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Wonderland provides a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Wonderland envisions that children of all abilities and backgrounds are celebrated for their unique gifts and contributions, have the skills and confidence to reach their full potential, and are active and valued members of thriving families and communities.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: In a phased four-year expansion, our goal is to increase Early Support service capacity by over 70%, and increase the number of children served by Hope RISING Clinic by 200%.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: During the same four-year period, Wonderland will develop innovative PSE, autism, and NICU supports, and share our service model to improve the system of care statewide for children with PSE.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Through direct service, corporate partnerships, and major charitable investments, we will develop new income streams and advance our ability to generate earned revenue.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Wonderland is in the process of becoming a certified trauma-informed C.A.R.E. (Compassion, Appreciation, Resilience, and Empowerment) organization. This includes specialized, in-depth training for leadership to better serve our staff, clients, and community as a whole.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Policy Advocacy
Wonderland staff and leadership participate in regional conferences, both as attendees and presenters. Our marketing department is raises public awareness of Wonderland and Hope RISING Clinic programs through our website, social media, print advertising, and outreach events. Staff participate in regional working groups, and partner with peer agencies when the opportunity arises. Our advocacy efforts at the state level are focused on achieving recognition of FASD and PSE by state social service agencies, as well as securing funding to support those agencies in providing services to affected children and families.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Wonderland quickly pivoted to providing telehealth services at the start of the pandemic. The ever-evolving public health situation of the past year has demanded flexibility and constant review of our health and safety protocols. We strive to meet the needs of our clients, but also need to consider family and staff safety in every decision. We have adopted a hybrid telehealth/in-person model to ensure we're able to continue providing our exceptional model of care.
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