Private foundation · EIN 47-3957199 · Ada, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wing Shadow Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $14M total, median $1.2M. 15% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$14M
Median grant
$1.2M
Stays in MI
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$115M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
CruOrlando, FLGeneral operating$1.9M
Open Doors International USAOrange, CAGeneral operating$1.8M
Mercy IncGreenwood, INGeneral operating$1.7M
Frontlines International Operations IncLutz, FLGeneral operating$1.5M
Bible LeagueCrete, ILGeneral operating$1.3M
BiblicaSimsbury, CTGeneral operating$1.3M
Global Aid IncWoodstock, GAGeneral operating$1.2M
Crossroads Prison MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral operating$750K
3xmHolland, MIGeneral operating$723K
Alpha USACarol Stream, ILGeneral operating$700K
One MissionGreenwood, INGeneral operating$513K
World Missionary PressNew Paris, INGeneral operating$500K
Luke SocietySioux Falls, SDGeneral operating$427K

By state: Florida 2 · Indiana 3 · Illinois 2 · California 1 · Michigan 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Wing Shadow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, administered in care of Jim Rosloniec, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wing Shadow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wing Shadow Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 13 grants, a median of $1.2M.

Where does Wing Shadow Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Indiana (3 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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