Wings Up Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wings Up Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$63,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $71,475 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $71,475 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 24 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Wings Up Family Foundation 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 Up Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $35,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $14,500 |
| New York | 3 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian School Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Big Sky Bravery Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Dea Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Plastic Oceans International | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Life Rolls on Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Surfaid International USA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Lung Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Army & Navy Academy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brianna Kupfer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chapman University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| James Storehouse Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Montana Horse Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint John S Cancer Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Skatepark Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brande Winget
- Jason Winget
Questions people ask
Does Wings Up Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wings Up Family Foundation give?
$63,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wings Up Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brande Winget (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas) and Jason Winget (Co- Pres, Dir).
What does Wings Up Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.