Wingstop Charities
Wingstop Charities is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas. Its mission is to amplify the flavor of communities through service, and it supports nonprofit engagement in areas including education, food, sports, environment, and entrepreneurship.
Wingstop Charities at a glance
In short: Wingstop Charities gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,027,780
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -65.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,413
- +333.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $881,729
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wingstop Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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Wingstop Charities does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says community grant applications are invitation-only and directs interested organizations to contact a local Wingstop brand partner about getting involved. The website also advises contacting a local Wingstop about local fundraisers or food donations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (972) 686-6500
Website: https://wingstopcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Wingstop Charities
Morrison Family Scholarship Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Team Member Assistance Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wingstop Charities Grant Program
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Amount
Varies by cycle; recent cycles: $95,000 (fall 2020, 21 grants), $133,600 (spring 2021, 27 grants)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wingstop Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude ($366K). Together the top 10 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 69 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wingstop Charities says grants are given in and around communities where Wingstop does business, and its 2024 filing describes nonprofit engagement in communities throughout the United States. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (53%), Florida (35%), Georgia (4%), Washington, D.C. (3%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wingstop Charities gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $10K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.0M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Dallas, TX | Assistance | $365,809 |
| No Kid Hungry Apopka, FL | Assistance | $316,671 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science Dallas, TX | Assistance | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics National Sponsorship San Antonio, TX | Assistance | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls of America Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $45,300 |
| Duval Tigers Sports Association Jacksonville, FL | Assistance | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Assistance | $30,000 |
| Human Options Irvine, CA | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Lake Highlands Elementary Austin, TX | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Hearts of Rescue Houston, TX | Assistance | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $881,729 | $2,576,515 | $2,807,662 | $1,027,780 | 14 | $33,317 |
| 2023 | $1,136,291 | $2,400,321 | $1,966,621 | $693,650 | 41 | $2,599 |
| 2022 | $694,936 | $864,879 | $692,532 | $329,228 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $486,021 | $590,490 | $589,557 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $468,622 | $400,065 | $464,523 | $134,495 | 13 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Wingstop Charities states its mission as “Amplify the flavor of our communities through service.” Its stated focus areas include education, food, wellness, environment, and entrepreneurship; its grantmaking descriptions also include sports. The organization says it makes grants to charitable and educational organizations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. No Child Hungry Inc describes its work as providing meals and hygiene items to children and families in need. The North Texas Food Bank says it works through feeding partners to provide nutritious food and address hunger. Special Olympics of Texas describes its mission as providing sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities. The Perot Museum of Nature & Science says it aims to inspire minds through nature and science. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Wingstop Charities reported 14 grants totaling $1,027,780. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $365,809, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $365,809 to ST JUDE in Dallas, Texas, and $316,671 to NO KID HUNGRY in Apopka, Florida. Other notable grants were $50,000 each to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Special Olympics National Sponsorship, and $45,300 to Boys & Girls of America.
The organization’s website describes its community grant program as offering competitive micro grants to nonprofits, with major grants awarded based on availability and pre-approved by the board. The 2024 filing says proposals are reviewed by a grant program associate manager and then evaluated and approved by the Community Grants Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Fish as director and president. It lists Kelley Hartley, Dora Braun, Cheryl Glover, Colin Campbell, Madison Jobe, Michael Nardello, Kerri Sonenshine, Tom Kowolski, and Lauren Kline as directors.
Wingstop Charities is led by Kevin Fish, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Fish
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dora Braun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Hartley
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Sonenshine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nardello
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Jobe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Golden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Kline
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Langan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Murrah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kowolski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nia Simmons
Vice President & Executive D
Vice President & Executive Director → Vice President & Executive D, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $96K (2024)
Dorothy Edwards
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Stout
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Donnie Upshaw (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lisa Soderstrom (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marisa Carona (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tina Howell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Egert-Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacy Peterson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ellie Moore (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Gerry McGrath (2022) — Former Secretary
- Former: Sanita Blake (2022) — Former Secretary
- Former: Joette Kropp (2020–2021) — Former Vice President & Executive Director
- Former: Kelby Woodard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Penny Cesak (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Charlie Morrison (2020) — Director
- Former: Monica E. Smith (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to NIA Simmons (Vice President/Executive D).
Frequently asked questions about Wingstop Charities
How much does Wingstop Charities give each year?
Wingstop Charities gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $694K across 41 grants.
What is Wingstop Charities's typical grant size?
Wingstop Charities's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $73,413, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wingstop Charities give grants?
Wingstop Charities gives mostly in Texas: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Wingstop Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Wingstop Charities's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (14 grants).
Who are Wingstop Charities's largest grantees?
Wingstop Charities's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude ($365,809), No Kid Hungry ($316,671) and Perot Museum of Nature and Science ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wingstop Charities?
Wingstop Charities reported $882K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Wingstop Charities fund?
Wingstop Charities states its mission as “Amplify the flavor of our communities through service.” Its stated focus areas include education, food, wellness, environment, and entrepreneurship; its grantmaking descriptions also include sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wingstop Charities?
Wingstop Charities does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wingstop Charities's EIN?
Wingstop Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2579902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wingstop Charities 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wingstop Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wingstop-charities-morg_30f896a2db5c4addb58b00a1ea985ed8
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