The Wings of Impact Foundation
The Wings of Impact Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $70,750, primarily to organizations in Illinois, with additional grantmaking in New Hampshire.
The Wings of Impact Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wings of Impact Foundation gave $71K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,750
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,717
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $890,206
- +104.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wings of Impact Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 N Wells Street 260, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 912-0840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wings of Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Police Mem Fdn ($31K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in New Hampshire. The listed grants show substantial support for Chicago-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wings of Impact Foundation gives
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2024) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Mem Fdn Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $30,500 |
| Open Heart Magic Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of GRTER Nash Nashua, NH | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| River Forest Ed Fdn Elmhurst, IL | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Mr Dad's Fathers Club Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| National Hellenic Museum Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Children's Oncology Service Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Police Knights Baseball Club Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $1,500 |
| Push for Excellence Inc Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $1,500 |
| Mary Bartelme Park Pac NFP Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $890,206 | $531,723 | $76,022 | $70,750 | 15 | $73,265 | $28,223 | $42,644 |
| 2024 | $434,694 | $501,694 | $67,000 | $67,000 | 14 | $67,000 | $1,694 | $14,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wings of Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions involve supporting seriously ill children, education and Greek culture, and scholarships for Chicago youth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $70,750 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed grants were $30,500 to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and $15,000 to Open Heart Magic, both for general program support. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua and River Forest Education Foundation.
Among its other 2025 grantees, Open Heart Magic said its mission is to use magic and laughter to support seriously ill children in hospitals. The National Hellenic Museum described educational programs using its exhibitions to encourage experiential learning and new ways of thinking about Greek history and culture. PUSH for Excellence said it motivates and educates students to achieve educational excellence, including through college visits. The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation described its work as scholarship programs for Chicago youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William E. Conway III and Brittany Anselmo Conway as trustees.
The Wings of Impact Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brittany Anselmo Conway
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Conway III
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Wings of Impact Foundation
How much does The Wings of Impact Foundation give each year?
The Wings of Impact Foundation gave $71K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 14 grants.
What is The Wings of Impact Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wings of Impact Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,717, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wings of Impact Foundation give grants?
The Wings of Impact Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants).
Does The Wings of Impact Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wings of Impact Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wings of Impact Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wings of Impact Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Police Mem Fdn ($30,500), Open Heart Magic ($15,000) and Boys & Girls Club of GRTER Nash ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wings of Impact Foundation?
The Wings of Impact Foundation reported $890K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wings of Impact Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose missions involve supporting seriously ill children, education and Greek culture, and scholarships for Chicago youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wings of Impact Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Wings of Impact Foundation's EIN?
The Wings of Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1168955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Wings of Impact 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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