Angel Wings Foundation
Angel Wings Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1992 and based in Metairie, Louisiana. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to raising and distributing funds to multiple organizations benefiting health and human services. Unlike many nonprofits focused on a single cause, Angel Wings Foundation has the flexibility to create campaigns for various causes and donate on behalf of individuals or business entities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$234K
-13.2% YoY
Grant Count
43
-10.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-3.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to inspire hope and improve the lives of people around the world. Its vision is to ensure that anyone in need has the opportunity to receive services that empower them to overcome obstacles.
Angel Wings Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives across health and human services. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. While the foundation does not list specific subject areas of focus in its formal documentation, its giving history demonstrates support for diverse charitable causes including childhood cancer research, youth camps, and community health initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $1,250 to We Lift You Up (Covington, LA) in 2024 for program support. We Lift You Up provides emotional support and training for women undergoing cancer treatments.
Grant Range
$500–$41,000
Average Grant
$25–$400
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Angel Wings Foundation supports projects primarily in Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. The foundation has funded initiatives in cities including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Daytona Beach. Historical grantmaking also indicates activity in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,728,397–$4,731,842
- Annual Revenue: $1,174,997
- Annual Expenses: $813,895
- Expense Ratio: 69.3% of total revenue spent on programs
- Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,728,397 | $4,731,842 | $5,675,653 |
| Revenue | $319,848 | $1,174,997 | $543,430 |
| Expenses | $562,073 | $813,895 | $749,431 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $386,125 | $530,599 | $595,983 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $692,741 | $106,832 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $184,977 | $192,101 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Cindy Paulin – President (5 hours per week, unpaid)
- John A. Stassi II – Treasurer (unpaid)
- Terrence E. Hall – Director
- Adriane Spencer – Director
- Briscoe C. Campbell – Director
The foundation was founded by Cindy "Rodeo" Steedle and Jeff Beal, who previously organized and hosted the Taste of Speed charity fundraiser events benefiting organizations such as CURE Childhood Cancer, Camp Twin Lakes, and Bert's Big Adventure in Atlanta.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A STASSI II | Treasurer | — | — |
| CINDY PAULIN | President | 5 | — |
| TERRENCE E HALL | Director | — | — |
| ADRIANE SPENCER | Director | — | — |
| BRISCOE C CAMPBELL | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2016, founders Cindy and Jeff hosted the Taste of Speed Charity Fundraiser and made a generous donation to Camp Twin Lakes, a youth facility in Atlanta.
The foundation maintains limited staffing with board members serving on a volunteer basis. Recent tax filings indicate active grant distribution and continued philanthropic operations.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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