The Wing Shadow Foundation
The Wing Shadow Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups whose stated missions concern support for persecuted Christians, practical assistance to vulnerable communities, overseas charities and orphanages, Christian faith education, and scripture distribution.
The Wing Shadow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wing Shadow Foundation gave $14.4M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), top state Florida. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,350,760
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,103,905
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,174,000
- Total assets
- $114,941,224
- +15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wing Shadow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 660 Ada Dr Se Suite 301, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 957-5823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wing Shadow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CRU ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $12.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 23 grants of 57 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Florida, 24%; Indiana, 19%; Illinois, 14%; California, 13%; and Michigan, 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wing Shadow Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $700K; repeat grants $1.1M. How we count
Medians: $700K first-time, $1.2M repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 248% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.7M (2020) to $14.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $14.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Operating | $1,942,547 |
| Open Doors International USA Orange, CA | General Operating | $1,800,292 |
| Mercy Inc Greenwood, IN | General Operating | $1,696,522 |
| Frontlines International Operations Inc Lutz, FL | General Operating | $1,542,850 |
| Bible League Crete, IL | General Operating | $1,317,983 |
| Biblica Simsbury, CT | General Operating | $1,263,013 |
| Global Aid Inc Woodstock, GA | General Operating | $1,174,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $750,000 |
| 3XM Holland, MI | General Operating | $723,178 |
| Alpha USA Carol Stream, IL | General Operating | $700,000 |
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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 | $114,941,224 | $42,708,822 | $15,112,068 | $14,350,760 | 13 | $14,388,053 | $17,303,003 | $5,800,446 |
| 2023 | $99,979,059 | $49,533,575 | $12,638,757 | $12,205,611 | 12 | $12,243,410 | $23,133,171 | $4,062,311 |
| 2022 | $82,485,290 | $2,795,900 | $10,219,074 | $9,916,424 | 11 | $9,948,832 | $2,833,523 | $4,522,136 |
| 2021 | $89,908,464 | $23,772,931 | $8,852,024 | $8,425,513 | 11 | $8,466,565 | $8,662,690 | $4,675,679 |
| 2020 | $77,785,977 | $48,897,749 | $8,007,846 | $7,714,968 | 10 | — | $18,437,583 | $3,451,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wing Shadow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions. Open Doors International USA says it raises funds, awareness, and prayer for persecuted Christians in hostile or closed regions; Frontlines International Operations says it exists so persecuted Christians experience support from the worldwide body of Christ. Mercy Incorporated describes its work as providing practical assistance, development programs, and strategic partnerships to promote stability and well-being for vulnerable individuals and communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as supporting overseas charities and orphanages (Global Aid Inc), providing curriculum and training to help people explore the Christian faith (Alpha USA), and promoting the distribution of scripture and gospel literature (World Missionary Press).
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $14,350,760 in 2024. Grants ranged from $427,000 to $1,942,547, with a median of $1,174,000. The listed largest grants were:
The foundation reported 12 grants totaling $12,205,611 in 2023 and 11 grants totaling $9,916,424 in 2022. The listed largest 2024 grants were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nan Van Andel as president and James Rosloniec as treasurer.
The Wing Shadow Foundation is led by Nan Van Andel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nan Van Andel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rosloniec
Treasurer
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 Shadow Foundation
How much does The Wing Shadow Foundation give each year?
The Wing Shadow Foundation gave $14.4M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.2M across 12 grants.
What is The Wing Shadow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wing Shadow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,174,000, and its average grant was $1,103,905, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wing Shadow Foundation that year got $700K on average.
Where does The Wing Shadow Foundation give grants?
The Wing Shadow Foundation's top state is Florida, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (19%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood, IN (2 grants).
Does The Wing Shadow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wing Shadow Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wing Shadow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wing Shadow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CRU ($1,942,547), Open Doors International USA ($1,800,292) and Mercy Inc ($1,696,522), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wing Shadow Foundation?
The Wing Shadow Foundation reported $114.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wing Shadow Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wing Shadow 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 The Wing Shadow Foundation's EIN?
The Wing Shadow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3957199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wing Shadow Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wing Shadow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wing-shadow-foundation-morg_78ae3f770425445683dba894bf8e68b3
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