Wings for Things Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wings for Things Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 13 | $25.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 13 | $30.0 million |
| 2025 | $5.0 million | 15 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
Wings for Things Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Wings for Things Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $725,000 |
| New York | 3 | $475,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Hunger | To assist in alleviating hunger | $3.0 million |
| CT Foodshare | To assist in alleviating hunger | $500,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | 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 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To assist in their mission to support life saving care for those devastated by emergencies, epidemics, and natural disasters | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | To assist in alleviating hunger in the united states | $250,000 |
| Actors' Fund of America | To assist in providing the unique, essential needs of all who work in performing arts and entertainment. | $200,000 |
| Individual | To assist in providing emergency financial assistance to families of service members and wounded warriors | $100,000 |
| Reach Western CT | To assist in their mission of youth development and self-esteem enhancement | $100,000 |
| We Need Diverse Books | To provide support for putting more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children | $100,000 |
| Faith Food Pantry | To assist in alleviating hunger | $100,000 |
| Binc Foundation | To assisit in booksellers in need | $50,000 |
| The Eric Carle Musesum of Picture Book Art | To assist in inspiring a love of art and reading through picture books | $50,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | To assist in education | $50,000 |
| CH Booth Library | 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 |
| St Jude Childrens' Research Hospital | To assist with research for children's disease | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne M Collins
- Charles Allen Pryor
- Charles Andrew Pryor
- Isabel Pryor
Questions people ask
Does Wings for Things Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wings for Things Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Wings for Things Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne M Collins (Co-President), Charles Allen Pryor (Co-President), Charles Andrew Pryor (Vice President) and Isabel Pryor (Vice President).
What does Wings for Things Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and human services.