The Wing 2 Wing Foundation
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntington, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $440K.
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wing 2 Wing Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $183K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,281,150
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $183,021
- Median grant
- $48,257
- Total assets
- $4,145,160
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wing 2 Wing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bloomerang NPO ($250K). Together the top 6 received $406K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wing 2 Wing Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 772% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $10K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Charities NA, WV | Unrestricted | $875,393 |
| Bloomerang NPO Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Libera Inc Morgantown, WV | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Glenn's Sporting Goods Huntington, WV | Unrestricted | $48,257 |
| High Q Foundation Surfside, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marion County Chamber of Commerce Marion, OH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Huntington, WV | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $4,145,160 | $862,136 | $2,282,478 | $1,281,150 | 7 | $2,252,214 | $439,642 | $291,744 |
| 2022 | $2,928,948 | $60,828 | $3,112,499 | $1,869,892 | 4 | $3,085,090 | $57,632 | $229,875 |
| 2021 | $5,977,439 | $297,190 | $784,412 | $720,000 | 4 | $744,653 | $257,431 | $381,782 |
| 2020 | $6,455,661 | $1,455,471 | $31,518 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $1,439,092 | $264,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wing 2 Wing Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alys Michele Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Duane Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wing 2 Wing Foundation
How much does The Wing 2 Wing Foundation give each year?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $48,257, and its average grant was $183,021, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wing 2 Wing Foundation give grants?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (2 grants).
Does The Wing 2 Wing Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bloomerang NPO ($250,000), Libera Inc ($100,000) and Glenn's Sporting Goods ($48,257), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wing 2 Wing Foundation?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's EIN?
The Wing 2 Wing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6903348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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