Growing Wings Inc
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Growing Wings Inc at a glance
In short: Growing Wings Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $150,902
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Growing Wings Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bayit Brigade ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $132K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayit Brigade Chicago, IL | Rent Subsidies | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,902 | $154,629 | $340,429 | $100,000 | 1 | $5,592 |
| 2023 | $336,702 | $499,874 | $167,830 | $131,523 | 2 | $3,761 |
| 2022 | $4,658 | $53,828 | $51,108 | — | — | — |
About Growing Wings Inc
Based on IRS filings
Growing Wings Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growing Wings Inc is led by Maxwell L. Long, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maxwell L. Long
President
On filings since 2022
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Milstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yuval Hadari
Clerk
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Growing Wings Inc
How much does Growing Wings Inc give each year?
Growing Wings Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $132K across 2 grants.
How large is Growing Wings Inc?
Growing Wings Inc reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $155K.
What is Growing Wings Inc?
Growing Wings Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Growing Wings Inc operate?
Growing Wings Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts.
What is Growing Wings Inc's EIN?
Growing Wings Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3823216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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