W I N G S Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W I N G S Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1986, with $1,456,512 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 S Colorado Blvd Tower One, Denver, CO, 80222 EIN 74-2424175 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 31.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$721K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for W I N G S Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For W I N G S Foundation Inc: 6 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for W I N G S Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For W I N G S Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $226K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $721K
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$803K
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$721K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,456,512▲31.6% | $1,380,945▲30.5% | $721,339▲11.7% | $803,111▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,106,892▲3.2% | $1,058,266▲2.5% | $645,772▲8.1% | $709,225▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,072,763▼6.3% | $1,032,321▼11.0% | $597,146▲7.3% | $654,311▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,144,523▲12.3% | $1,159,965▲14.7% | $556,704▼2.7% | $618,309▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,018,894▲18.8% | $1,011,718▲32.1% | $572,146▲1.3% | $657,364▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $857,317▲34.7% | $766,002▲52.6% | $564,970▲19.3% | $595,124▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $636,303▼1.6% | $501,890▲5.5% | $473,655▲39.6% | $496,126▲38.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $646,892▲41.6% | $475,725▲42.4% | $339,242▲99.7% | $357,953▲97.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $456,779▲58.5% | $334,126▲12.9% | $169,873▲260% | $181,131▲238% | 990 |
| 2015 | $288,115▲9.4% | $295,891▲15.0% | $47,220▼14.1% | $53,518▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $263,243▲16.3% | $257,346▼2.2% | $54,996▲12.0% | $68,585▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $226,430 | $263,128▲10.5% | $49,099▼42.8% | $66,476▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $238,161▲4.6% | $85,797▼10.2% | $93,879▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $227,736▼2.6% | $95,576▲20.4% | $97,414▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $233,897 | $79,385 | $83,457 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.9M total
26 grants to W I N G S Foundation Inc totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, health | 2024 | $55,518 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $214,600 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $52,819 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $212,100 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $11,192 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,487 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $205,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $205,300 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $24,820 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $201,300 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $26,745 |
| Denver Foundation | For general opearting support | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $201,300 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $14,792 |
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2019 | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is W I N G S Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W I N G S Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2424175, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W I N G S Foundation Inc's EIN?
- W I N G S Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2424175.
- How much revenue does W I N G S Foundation Inc report?
- W I N G S Foundation Inc reported $1,456,512 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W I N G S Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades W I N G S Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W I N G S Foundation Inc (EIN 74-2424175) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.