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Wings for Things Foundation Inc

Sandy Hook, Connecticut  ·  EIN 461160696  ·  Private foundation

Wings for Things Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.4M in grants paid and $28.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 75 individual grants from this funder — $13.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$28.5M
Total assets
75
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wings for Things Foundation Inc funds

Wings for Things Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wings for Things Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
World Food Program USA
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER
Washington, DC$1.0M2020
World Hunger
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Catholic Relief Services
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER
Baltimore, MD$500K2020
Actors' Fund of America
TO ASSIST IN SUPPORT THE UNIQUE, ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF ALL WHO WORK IN PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.
New York, NY$400K2023
Faith Food Pantry
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES
Nettleton, MS$400K2017
Connecticut Food Bank
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER
East Haven, CT$350K2020
Feeding America
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES
Washington, DC$350K2020
Operation Homefront
TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND WOUNDED WARRIORS
San Antonio, TX$350K2020
Msf USA (doctors Without Borders)
TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE
New York, NY$350K2020
Msf USA (doctors Without Borders)
TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE
New York, NY$300K2018
Reach Newton
TO ASSIST IN THEIR MISSION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM ENHANCEMENT
Newton, CT$270K2017
Ct Foodshare
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER
Wallingford, CT$250K2024
Doctors Without Borders
TO ASSIST IN THEIR MISSION TO SUPPORT LIFE SAVING CARE FOR THOSE DEVASTATED BY EMERGENCIES, EPIDEMICS, AND NATURAL DISASTERS
New York, NY$250K2024
Catholic Relief Services
TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT TRAFFICKING AND PROVIDE WELCOME KITS FOR SURVIVORS, HELPING MOTHERS AND BAB
Harlan, IA$250K2024
Feeding America
TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES
Washington, DC$250K2024

Wings for Things Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$1.3M
2020$4.4M
2022$1.7M
2023$2.2M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Wings for Things Foundation Inc

Wings for Things Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Wings for Things Foundation Inc

Does Wings for Things Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Wings for Things Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Wings for Things Foundation Inc fund?
Wings for Things Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include World Food Program USA, World Hunger, Catholic Relief Services. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wings for Things Foundation Inc give in grants?
Wings for Things Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.7M over 75 grants.
Where is Wings for Things Foundation Inc located?
Wings for Things Foundation Inc is based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461160696.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wings for Things Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wings for Things Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.