Wings for Things Foundation Inc

SANDY HOOK, CT EIN: 46-1160696

Wings for Things Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The foundation was established in 2014 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking in support of its mission.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$2.5M

+13.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$196K

+13.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 17 grants in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $25,000 to $1,000,000.

Ready to take the next step with Wings for Things Foundation Inc?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.5M (31%)

District of Columbia $4.0M (28%)

Connecticut $2.7M (19%)

Maryland $1.1M (8%)

Texas $800K (6%)

Iowa $500K (3%)

Michigan $300K (2%)

Massachusetts $250K (2%)

+1 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New York Texas

Cities

AMHERSTANN ARBORBALTIMOREBETHESDABROOKFIELDBROOKLYNEAST HAVENHARLANNEW ORLEANSNEW YORKNEWTOWNSAN ANTONIOWALLINGFORDWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets (2024)	$32,068,423
Total Giving (2024)	$2,550,000
Total Revenues (2024)	$6,197,936
Total Expenses (2024)	$2,665,855
Number of Employees	0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	—	—
Revenue	—	—	—
Expenses	—	—	—
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

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

69 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include World Hunger ($1,000,000), Catholic Relief Services ($250,000), Ct Foodshare ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES HARLAN, IA	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT TRAFFICKING AND PROVIDE WELCOME KITS FOR SURVIVORS, HELPING MOTHERS AND BABIES AROUND THE WORLD RECEIVE NUTRITIONAL CARE AND HEALTH EXAMS.	$250,000
CH BOOTH LIBRARY NEWTOWN, CT	TO ASSIST IN MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH LIBRARY SERVICES THAT POSITION THE LIBRARY AS A CONNECTOR, CONVENER, PARTNER, COMMUNITY HUB, AND A PLACE TO LEARN	$25,000
CT FOODSHARE WALLINGFORD, CT	TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER	$250,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	TO ASSIST IN THEIR MISSION TO SUPPORT LIFE SAVING CARE FOR THOSE DEVASTATED BY EMERGENCIES, EPIDEMICS, AND NATURAL DISASTERS	$250,000
FEEDING AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC	TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES	$250,000
OPERATION HOMEFRONT SAN ANTONIO, TX	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND WOUNDED WARRIORS	$100,000
REACH WESTERN CT BROOKFIELD, CT	TO ASSIST IN THEIR MISSION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM ENHANCEMENT	$100,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS' RESEARCH HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY	TO ASSIST WITH RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN'S DISEASE	$25,000
THE ERIC CARLE MUSESUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART AMHERST, MA	TO ASSIST IN INSPIRING A LOVE OF ART AND READING THROUGH PICTURE BOOKS	$50,000
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS BETHESDA, MD	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PUTTING MORE BOOKS FEATURING DIVERSE CHARACTERS INTO THE HANDS OF ALL CHILDREN	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is supported by Charles A Pryor and Suzanne Collins.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUZANNE M COLLINS	CO-PRESIDENT	—	—
CHARLES ALLEN PRYOR	CO-PRESIDENT	—	—
CHARLES ANDREW PRYOR	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—
ISABEL PRYOR	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 65 Bennetts Bridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482-1488

Telephone: 203-304-1920

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wings for Things Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Wings for Things Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity & Amounts** The foundation made 17 grants in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $25,000 to $1,000,000. **Recent Grants (2024)** • Doctors without Borders USA: $250,000 (to assist in their mission to support life-saving care for those devastated by emergencies, epidemics, and natural disasters) • SBP Real Estate: $100,000 (to provide support for disaster-impacted families that need immediate assistance) • REACH Western CT: $100,000 (to assist in their mission of youth develop…

Where does Wings for Things Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Wings for Things Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Wings for Things Foundation Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $196K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Wings for Things Foundation Inc's EIN?

Wings for Things Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1160696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.