Sheltering Wings Corporation
Sheltering Wings Corporation is a public charity based in Blythe, California. Its 2024 filing describes programs for adults with disabilities, including supported employment, a day program, and a thrift store that provides employment opportunities and job training. The 2025 filing reports no grants and no assets; the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Sheltering Wings Corporation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,247
- -95.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $41,081
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sheltering Wings Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 565, Blythe, CA 92226
Phone: (760) 922-3130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheltering Wings Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blythe Cancer Resource Center Blythe, CA | Program services | $50,000 |
| Palo Verde College Foundation Blythe, CA | Program services | $50,000 |
| Palo Verde Yellow Jacket Booster Association Blythe, CA | Program services | $35,000 |
| Palo Verde Sr Center Blythe, CA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Blythe Little League Blythe, CA | Program services | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Colorado River Fair Blythe, CA | Program services | $20,000 |
| Keru Radio Station Blythe, CA | Program services | $20,000 |
| Peace from Chaos Blythe, CA | Program services | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Palo Verde District Library Blythe, CA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Soroptimist Int'l of Blythe Blythe, CA | Program services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $11,247 | $41,081 | — | — | $3 |
| 2024 | $70,884 | $231,307 | $411,982 | $265,000 | 10 | $3 |
| 2023 | $235,566 | $209,608 | $233,152 | — | — | $34 |
| 2022 | $261,706 | $436,260 | $533,866 | — | — | $85 |
| 2021 | $373,691 | $936,947 | $975,280 | — | — | $389 |
| 2020 | $426,906 | $1,092,237 | $973,255 | — | — | $129 |
| 2019 | $331,275 | $983,778 | $983,624 | — | — | $175 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to provide services and advocacy, which creates choice and opportunities for adults with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.”
Its described programs include individualized training and support to help clients work in integrated employment settings; assistance with vocational and social skills; and a thrift store that provides employment opportunities and job training for participants. These descriptions concern services for the organization’s own clients, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports $265,000 in grants across 10 grants. The available information does not identify the grantees or grant amounts, so typical grant size and notable grantees cannot be stated. The 2023 and 2025 filings report no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Jill Bays, President; Geary Hund, Vice President; Steve Olney, Secretary; Gina Charpentier, Treasurer; and Dan Potter, Bertrand Bays, Amy Kier White, Ryan White, and Christian Gomez, Directors. Nancy Doherty is listed as Executive Director.
Sheltering Wings Corporation is led by Nancy Doherty, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Doherty
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Jill Bays
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kier White
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bertrand Bays
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Gomez
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Potter
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan White
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geary Hund
Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Charpentier
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Olney
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Arnulfo Vazquez (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Garry Bolding (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Jessop-Watkins (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Melvin Culp (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Samuel Reynoso (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Nancy Doherty (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sheltering Wings Corporation
What does Sheltering Wings Corporation fund?
The organization states its mission is “to provide services and advocacy, which creates choice and opportunities for adults with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheltering Wings Corporation?
Sheltering Wings Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sheltering Wings Corporation's EIN?
Sheltering Wings Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0989835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
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