The Wing Institute
The Wing Institute is a nonprofit organization, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
The Wing Institute at a glance
In short: The Wing Institute gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,588,721
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Wing Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,588,721 | $128,619 | $1,188,958 | $3,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wing Institute is led by John E States Jr., Presidents & CEO on the 2021 filing; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John E States Jr.
Presidents & CEO
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
$379K (2021)
Doug Hubert
Board Chairman
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Keyworth
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
$366K (2021)
Cathy Barankin
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Hansen
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Redmon
Board of Directors
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $379K, to John E States Jr (Presidents/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wing Institute
How much does The Wing Institute give each year?
The Wing Institute gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is The Wing Institute?
The Wing Institute reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $129K.
Where does The Wing Institute operate?
The Wing Institute has awarded grants in Maine.
What is The Wing Institute's EIN?
The Wing Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2495402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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