Wings When in Need Get Support Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker College Park, GA EIN: 81-0635548

The organization provides charitable assistance and short-term relief to ExpressJet Airlines, LLC employees and their families following a catastrophic event, illness, or other unforeseen hardship.

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc at a glance

In short: Wings When in Need Get Support Inc gave $618K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $103K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2020)
$618,254
Grants made (2020)
6
Average grant
$103,042
Median grant
$115,402
Primary geography
Georgia (81% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Wings When in Need Get Support Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2020

Habitat for Humanity International: $117KHabitat for HumanityInternational$117KAmerican Red Cross: $117KAmerican Red Cross$117KBert's Big Adventure: $115KBert's Big Adventure$115KMake A Wish Foundation of Georgia: $115KMake A Wish Foundation ofGeorgia$115KSt Jude Children's Research Hospital: $115KSt Jude Children's ResearchHospital$115KExpressJet Scholarship Fund: $38KExpressJet Scholarship Fund$38K

The largest 2020 recipient was Habitat for Humanity International ($117K). Together the top 6 received $618K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

AtlantaAmericusCollege ParkMemphis

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K6 grants2020

In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $618K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GAGeneral program support$117,276
American Red Cross Atlanta, GAGeneral Program Assistance$117,251
Bert's Big Adventure Atlanta, GAGeneral program support$115,402
Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia Atlanta, GAGeneral program support$115,402
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNGeneral program assistance$115,401
ExpressJet Scholarship Fund College Park, GAGeneral program support$37,522
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020$32,834$623,105$618,2546$686

About Wings When in Need Get Support Inc

Based on IRS filings

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in College Park, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $618K. Net investment income was $686.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc is led by Salena Coachman, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Salena Coachman

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    2.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill McKnight

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Schmidt

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Langford

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Wade

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Goins

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Routzahn

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Kardous

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Subodh Karnik

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Cortese

    Secretary & Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    4.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Troy Diggs

    Committee Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 When in Need Get Support Inc

How much does Wings When in Need Get Support Inc give each year?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc gave $618K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.

What is Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's typical grant size?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's median grant in 2020 was $115,402, and its average grant was $103,042, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.

Where does Wings When in Need Get Support Inc give grants?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).

Does Wings When in Need Get Support Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.

Who are Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's largest grantees?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Habitat for Humanity International ($117,276), American Red Cross ($117,251) and Bert's Big Adventure ($115,402), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What is Wings When in Need Get Support Inc?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in College Park, GA.

What is Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's EIN?

Wings When in Need Get Support Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0635548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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