The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $66.6 million in 518 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66.6 million
- Number of grants518
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$612 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45.0 million the year before.
18% 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 | $45.0 million | 451 | $498 million |
| 2024 | $66.6 million | 518 | $612 million |
How to apply
The Roots and Wings 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 349 | $36.7 million |
| New York | 18 | $4.3 million |
| California | 18 | $4.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $3.5 million |
| Washington | 42 | $3.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $1.5 million |
| Illinois | 10 | $1.4 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Oregon | 18 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Early Childhood Assoc | Unrestricted grant | $2.0 million |
| Dane Co Parent Council | Unrestricted grant | $1.5 million |
| Access Community Health Centers | Unrestricted grant | $1.0 million |
| Madison Area Technical College Fdn | Goodman south early learning campus | $1.0 million |
| Madison Community Fdn | Goodman nonprofit center | $1.0 million |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Unrestricted grant | $1.0 million |
| Wisconsin Alliance Infant Mental Health | Unrestricted grant | $1.0 million |
| NYC Health Hospitals | Prenatal through age three | $820,000 |
| Rise Wisconsin | Unrestricted grant | $800,000 |
| Hennepin Healthcare Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $755,000 |
| Univ of New Mexico Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $750,000 |
| Contra Costa Regional Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $730,000 |
| Denver Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $730,000 |
| University of Mississippi Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $680,000 |
| Reach Out & Read | Reach out & read wisconsin | $650,000 |
| YWCA Madison | Unrestricted grant | $650,000 |
| Metrohealth Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $620,000 |
| Riverside Univ Health System Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $620,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Prenatal through age three | $610,000 |
| Sea-Mar Community Health Center | Unrestricted grant | $600,000 |
| Henry W Grady Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $565,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted funds for int'l medical relief programs | $550,000 |
| Valley Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $535,000 |
| 2nd Harvest Foodbank of S Wisconsin | Unrestricted grant | $500,000 |
| Moorestown Friends School | A compass for our future campaign | $500,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | More for madison | $500,000 |
| Zero to Three | Unrestricted grant | $500,000 |
| Fdn for University Hospital NJ | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $475,000 |
| Hurley Foundation | Prenatal through age three | $475,000 |
| Bayview Fdn | Unrestricted grant | $450,000 |
| Valleywise Health Fdn | Obgyn graduate medical education & support for programs serving prenatal through age three | $450,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Criminal justice reform & unrestricted | $440,000 |
| Community Action Coalition of S Central Wi | Unrestricted grant | $440,000 |
| Road Home Dane Co | Unrestricted grant | $440,000 |
| One Brooklyn Health System | Prenatal through age three | $435,000 |
| Brooklyn Hospital Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $420,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three | $410,000 |
| Harris Co Hospital District Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $410,000 |
| Health Care Fdn for Ventura County | Prenatal through age three | $410,000 |
| University Health Fdn | Prenatal through age three & unrestricted | $410,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shana Dall'osto
- Judith Faulkner
- Gordon Faulkner
Questions people ask
Does The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc give?
$66.6 million in tax year 2024, across 518 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shana Dall'osto (Executive Director), Judith Faulkner (President) and Gordon Faulkner (Secretary).
What does The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.