Wings for Things Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySandy Hook, Connecticut · EIN 46-1160696 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$32.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Hunger | Washington, DC | To assist in alleviating hunger | $3,000,000 |
| Ct Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | To assist in alleviating hunger | $500,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Harlan, IA | To assist in providing emergency financial assistance to prevent trafficking and provide welcome kits for survivors, helping mothers and… | $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 |
| Actors' Fund of America | New York, NY | To assist in providing the unique, essential needs of all who work in performing arts and entertainment. | $200,000 |
| 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 |
| We Need Diverse Books | Bethesda, MD | To provide support for putting more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children | $100,000 |
| Faith Food Pantry | Newtown, CT | To assist in alleviating hunger | $100,000 |
| Binc Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | To assisit in booksellers in need | $50,000 |
| 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 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | State College, PA | To assist in education | $50,000 |
| 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,… | $25,000 |
| St Jude Childrens' Research Hospital | New York, NY | To assist with research for children's disease | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,050,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $2,550,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,250,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349102974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1160696
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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