Wings Financial Foundation
Accepts applications
Wings Financial Foundation is a private foundation in Apple Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,338 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$136,338
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,020 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,020 | 40 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $136,338 | 51 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr John J Wagner 14985 Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 997-8000 |
| What to submit | Foundation application requests organization date, primary contact person, project description of financial information, child and youth education projects given priority |
| Restrictions | Preference given to youth educational programs that exhibit innovation, cooperative efforts that leverage funds |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wings Financial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 45 | $119,838 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Jesuit High School | Cristo rey hs corp intership | $10,000 |
| Every Meal | Nutritional need donation | $9,900 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Wings builder sponsorship | $7,200 |
| Affinity Plus Foundation | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Financial Purpose Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Kids in Need Foundation | Thanks a million sponsor | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Credit Union Network Foundation | Cu4kids golf tournament titanium sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Magnifi Financial Foundation | Oktoberfest and ciderfest sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Blaze Credit Union Foundation | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| My Credit Union Community Foundation | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Veap | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bestprep | Mn business venture | $3,600 |
| Bestprep | Annual luncheon sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Minnesota Council on Economic Education | Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Bestprep | Education forum | $2,750 |
| Topline Credit Union Foundation | Lawn bowling sponsor | $2,500 |
| 360 Communities | Golf tournament gold sponsor | $2,500 |
| Pscu | General support | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Credit Union Network Foundation | Twin cities chapter golf scramble presenting sponsor | $2,500 |
| Minnco Credit Union Foundation | Golf classic platinum sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| National Youth Leadership Council | Annual conference sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Credit Union Network Foundation | Cu for kids sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Ideal Credit Union Foundation | I-dill pickleball open lunch sponsor | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Credit Union Network Foundation | Dice & ice sponsorship | $1,050 |
| The Open Door | Conference room sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Highland Elementary PTO Inc | Fundraising support | $1,000 |
| Edina Chamber of Commerce | Edina shark tank competition donation | $1,000 |
| Wings for Widows | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Cross Services | Empty bowls sponsorship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Wagner
- Norman C Creveling
- Vikram Israni
- Scott Kuhlman
- Greg Higgins
Questions people ask
Does Wings Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wings Financial Foundation give?
$136,338 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wings Financial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John J Wagner (President), Norman C Creveling (Vice President), Vikram Israni (FMR Treasurer) and Scott Kuhlman (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wings Financial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.