Spread Wings Foundation
SPREAD WINGS FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Carson City, Nevada. It made 50 grants totaling $80,250 in 2024; the grants were reported for educational purposes.
Key facts about Spread Wings Foundation
In short: Spread Wings Foundation gave $80K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 47-3388569
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- Average grant
- $1,605
- Median grant
- $675
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$80K
+39.0% YoY
Grant Count
50
+85.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-25.0% YoY
How Spread Wings Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s giving is described as educational. Its grants show support for both educational institutions and organizations providing care or housing to seniors. Fordham University describes its mission as the discovery of wisdom and transmission of learning through research and education. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship describes its work as providing entrepreneurship education to students from under-resourced communities, college students, and adult learners. Bayada Home Health Care describes its purpose as helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity through care services for children, adults, and seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $80,250. Grants ranged from $150 to $13,350, with a median of $675. Among the largest were $13,350 to Holliswood Center for Rehab & Healthcare in Hollis, New York; $6,000 each to Forest Hill Care and Rehab Center in Newark, New Jersey, and The Enclave in Port Chester, New York; and $5,700 to Masonic Care in Mystic, Connecticut. Other recipients included Fordham University ($3,000), Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ($1,200), and Bayada Home Health Care ($750).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New York (57%) and Massachusetts (24%), followed by New Jersey (8%), Connecticut (8%), and Delaware (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 50 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLISWOOD CENTER FRO REHAB & HEALTHCARE Hollis, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $13,350 |
| FOREST HILL CARE AND REHAB CENTER Newark, NJ | EDUCATIONAL | $6,000 |
| THE ENCLAVE Port Chester, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $6,000 |
| MASONIC CARE Mystic, CT | EDUCATIONAL | $5,700 |
| ENRICHED HOUSING PROGRAM DIRECTOR NYFSC INC New York, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $3,600 |
| THE OSBORN Rye, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $3,450 |
| ROYAL HEALTH GROUP Braintree, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY New York, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| HEATHERWOOD AT KINGS WAY Yarmouthport, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| WATERFORD ON THE BAY Brooklyn, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $2,550 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,250 | 50 |
| 2023 | $57,750 | 27 |
| 2022 | $21,000 | 9 |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Rankin Gambee as trustee and CEO, Claire E F Gambee as trustee and secretary, and Robert Gregory Gambee as trustee and treasurer.
Spread Wings Foundation is led by Robert Gregory Gambee, Trustee, CEO, Trustee & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Gregory Gambee
Trustee, CEO, Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee, CEO, Trustee & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire E. F. Gambee
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Gregory Heard (2019–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 204 West Spear Street Apt S-330, Carson City, NV 89703-4527
Frequently asked questions about Spread Wings Foundation
How much does Spread Wings Foundation give each year?
Spread Wings Foundation gave $80K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $58K across 27 grants.
What is Spread Wings Foundation's typical grant size?
Spread Wings Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $1,605, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Spread Wings Foundation give grants?
Spread Wings Foundation gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Nantucket, MA (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and West Islip, NY (2 grants).
Does Spread Wings Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Spread Wings Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (50 grants).
Who are Spread Wings Foundation's largest grantees?
Spread Wings Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holliswood Center Fro Rehab & Healthcare ($13,350), Forest Hill Care and Rehab Center ($6,000) and The Enclave ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Spread Wings Foundation fund?
The foundation’s giving is described as educational. Its grants show support for both educational institutions and organizations providing care or housing to seniors. Fordham University describes its mission as the discovery of wisdom and transmission of learning through research and education. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship describes its work as providing entrepreneurship education to students from under-resourced communities, college students, and adult learners. Bayada Home Health Car…
How do I apply for a grant from Spread Wings Foundation?
The foundation 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 Spread Wings Foundation's EIN?
Spread Wings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3388569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Spread Wings Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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