Angels Wings Foundation
Angels Wings Foundation is a private foundation located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It supports education and opportunities for children in Thailand and Thai-American students, including scholarships, school development, and the Teach for Thailand program.
Angels Wings Foundation at a glance
In short: Angels Wings Foundation gave $617K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $617,020
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,023
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,666,303
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Angels Wings 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. Its published scholarship application is a separate process for eligible student applicants.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 U.S. scholarship initiative is closed; applications for 2027 are scheduled to begin in January 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2026 U.S.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 40857, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0857
Phone: (317) 636-1600
Website: https://angelswingsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Angels Wings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teach for Thailand Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $383K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($46,790), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 229 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated programs include work in Thailand and scholarships for Thai-American students in the United States. Its 2024 grants included recipients in California, Texas, Indiana, and other locations, as well as organizations in Thailand. California received 38% of grant dollars, Texas 10%, Indiana 6%, and Ohio 3%; a further 24% is listed with an unidentified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Angels Wings Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $524K (2022) to $656K (2020). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $617K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for Thailand Foundation | To support educational needs in thailand; expenditure responsibility exercised | $115,240 |
| University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Scholarships, $10,000 for adriana oltman, $10,000 for katelyn kong, $10,000 for theodore cartsonis, $10,000 for thitichaya maneerat | $40,000 |
| University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Scholarships, $10,000 for alisha keawkingkeow, $10,000 for luke pinon, $10,000 for natchanond watanaharuetai, $10,000 for nattawara chaikong | $40,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Scholarships, $10,000 for athitiya singhapan, $10,000 for caden koerner, $10,000 for kamin klieopatinon, $10,000 for tara suttitum | $40,000 |
| Purdue University West Layfayette, IN | Scholarships, $10,000 for abigail pollpeter, $10,000 for gavin albert, $10,000 for koon klieopatinon, $5,000 for manica gonzalez | $35,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships, $10,000 for austin suvunnapaph, $5,000 for kenadi kaewmanaprasert, $10,000 for natnisha sanglimsuwan, $10,000 for sherwin shams | $35,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Scholarships, $2,500 for chanya nguyen, $10,000 for kylie huang, $10,000 for oliver lincoln saelao | $22,500 |
| Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | Scholarships, $10,000 for chinanart sukitjavanich, $10,000 for chinapa sophie sukitjavanich | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarships, $10,000 for kehaploy kamonpanyakul, $10,000 for panakidus diskul | $20,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $46,790 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,666,303 | $1,490,919 | $951,762 | $617,020 | 44 | $701,837 | $646,766 | $745,442 |
| 2023 | $11,304,618 | $2,760,325 | $960,024 | $630,601 | 52 | $739,475 | $606,586 | $584,118 |
| 2022 | $10,522,574 | $1,639,873 | $835,611 | $524,425 | 48 | $630,182 | $408,165 | $566,249 |
| 2021 | $9,970,344 | $1,751,545 | $829,095 | $564,240 | 44 | $665,253 | $579,596 | $637,690 |
| 2020 | $9,711,926 | $427,929 | $983,284 | $655,873 | 41 | — | $270,177 | $613,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Angels Wings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $745K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its work as providing assistance to underserved Thai children and empowering them through education. Its programs include school development, scholarships for children in rural Thailand, the Angels Wings Thai Scholarship in the United States, a rural teaching scholarship, and support for Teach for Thailand.
The 2024 grants include scholarships administered through universities and colleges, as well as support for organizations in Thailand. For example, the University of California Berkeley Foundation describes its mission as advancing the interests and welfare of the university and providing broader educational opportunities, including scholarship and student assistance funding. Art Center College of Design says its mission is to educate, inspire, and empower creative and design leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $617,020. Grants ranged from $812 to $115,240, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grant was $115,240 to Teach for Thailand Foundation to support educational needs in Thailand; the filing states that expenditure responsibility was exercised. The Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra received $15,217 for general operations, also with expenditure responsibility exercised.
Other notable 2024 grants included $40,000 each to the University of California, Irvine; the University of California, San Diego; and the University of Texas at Austin, all for scholarships. Purdue University received $35,000 for scholarships, as did the University of Southern California. The University of California, Berkeley received $22,500 for scholarships, and Art Center College of Design and Pennsylvania State University each received $20,000 for scholarships.
The foundation’s U.S. Thai scholarship is intended for Thai-American students who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to their Thai community, connection with their heritage, and interest in continuing their education. The published eligibility requirements for the 2026 initiative included graduating high school senior status, enrollment in an accredited college or university for the 2026–2027 school year, an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0, and a written essay. Application materials listed were an application form, high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and essay responses. The foundation’s website states that the 2026 initiative is closed and that applications for 2027 will be accepted beginning in January 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Porntip Bui Simon as president and director; Herbert Simon as vice president and director; Mark N. Bernstein as treasurer and director; and Lisa Fitterling as secretary and director.
Angels Wings Foundation is led by Porntip Bui Simon, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Porntip Bui Simon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Fitterling
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $30K (2024)
Herbert Simon
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark N. Bernstein
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Lisa Fitterling (Secretary / Director).
Frequently asked questions about Angels Wings Foundation
How much does Angels Wings Foundation give each year?
Angels Wings Foundation gave $617K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $631K across 52 grants.
What is Angels Wings Foundation's typical grant size?
Angels Wings Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,023, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Angels Wings Foundation give grants?
Angels Wings Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Angels Wings Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Angels Wings Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Angels Wings Foundation's largest grantees?
Angels Wings Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Teach for Thailand Foundation ($115,240), University of California Irvine ($40,000) and University of California San Diego ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($46,790), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Angels Wings Foundation?
Angels Wings Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $702K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $745K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Angels Wings Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as providing assistance to underserved Thai children and empowering them through education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Angels Wings 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 Angels Wings Foundation's EIN?
Angels Wings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3730022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Angels Wings 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 September 2026.
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