Wings Foundation Inc
Wings Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $24K.
Wings Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wings Foundation Inc gave $42K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,045
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,006
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,214,134
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 Wings Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cancer Support Community ($15K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wings Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $42K (2024) to $87K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Washington, DC | General Grant | $15,170 |
| NAMI Collier County Naples, FL | General Grant | $9,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | General Grant | $6,000 |
| Adelphi University Garden City, NY | General Grant | $5,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Sports Program Telluride, CO | General Grant | $4,375 |
| David Lawrence Mental Health Center Naples, FL | General Grant | $1,500 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL | General Grant | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Wings Foundation Inc?
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 | $1,214,134 | $53,242 | $57,251 | $42,045 | 7 | $43,340 | $24,058 | $65,269 |
| 2023 | $1,223,488 | $110,664 | $74,541 | $43,950 | 6 | $43,950 | $20,815 | $59,906 |
| 2022 | $1,173,708 | $111,614 | $121,053 | $81,665 | 8 | $96,888 | $13,214 | $61,341 |
| 2021 | $1,237,280 | $127,692 | $118,717 | $86,851 | 8 | $101,441 | $112,793 | $67,937 |
| 2020 | $1,239,378 | $94,073 | $99,780 | $71,211 | 8 | — | $81,623 | $59,693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wings Foundation Inc is led by Paula J. Malone, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula J. Malone
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Malone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Strode Ng
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen L. Malone
Vice President
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 Wings Foundation Inc
How much does Wings Foundation Inc give each year?
Wings Foundation Inc gave $42K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 6 grants.
What is Wings Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wings Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,006, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wings Foundation Inc give grants?
Wings Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (36%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (4 grants).
Does Wings Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wings Foundation Inc'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 Wings Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wings Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cancer Support Community ($15,170), NAMI Collier County ($9,000) and Conservancy of Southwest Florida ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wings Foundation Inc?
Wings Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Wings Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wings Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2108633. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wings Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wings Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Halstatt Charitable Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Halstatt Charitable Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including horticulture and conservation, education, community activities, arts, and housing, with most of its 2025 giving going to Florida organizations, followed by recipients in New York, Virginia, and Texas. Its 14 grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $1,800. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
14
Total Given
$87K
The Thomas Phillips and Jane
Telluride, CO
The foundation supports environmental health, equality and social progress, education, and youth, with grantmaking focused on New York, Colorado, Vermont, and LGBTQ communities. Recent grants ranged from $100,000 to $250,000 in 2023, though its 2024 filing reported one grant of $3.58 million. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$3.6M
Carol B Phelon Foundation
Fort Myers, FL
The Carol B Phelon Foundation funds general support for preselected charitable organizations, with recent grants ranging from $872,000 to $1,112,500. Its reported 2025 giving went to a recipient in Fort Myers, Florida, and it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$18.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$1.1M
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
The Dalton Family Foundation
Scarsdale, NY
The Dalton Family Foundation’s grants support health care, arts and culture, youth development, human services, education, and animal welfare. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000, and went mainly to organizations in New York and Colorado, as well as Connecticut, South Carolina, and other states. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55K
Grants
22
Total Given
$354K
Podolsky Family Foundation
Riverwoods, IL
The Podolsky Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, community services, Jewish organizations, food assistance, conservation, and public services, with most 2025 funding going to Illinois recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $27,603, with a median of $1,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
83
Total Given
$207K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Wings Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Wings Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?