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Wings Foundation Inc

EIN 74-2424175 · Denver, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WINGS IS BUILDING SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE, COMBINING IN-DEPTH HEALTH EXPERTISE WITH THE HEALING POWER OF COMMUNITY. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH ENSURING EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SPEAK ABOUT, HEAL FROM, AND THRIVE BEYOND CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE TRAUMA. WE ENGAGE ADULT SURVIVORS, LOVED ONES, PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE REALITY OF THIS TRAUMA AND RESPOND WITH CARE AND COMPASSION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
14
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$144,851, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. WINGS OFFERS THREE CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1. THE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS PROGRAM OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL PHONE CONSULTATIONS, THERAPY REFERRALS, AND THERAPIST-FACILITATED, ONGOING WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS, "SPECIALTY GROUPS", AND WINGS' COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK, SURVIVORS- AND LOVED ONES' GUIDE TO HEALING. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE DONATION- BASED, AND NO SURVIVOR IS EVER TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. 2. THE OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BRING AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY CONSTITUENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF CSA. WINGS IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN ENHANCING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESPONSE AND SERVICES TO THIS POPULATION. CUSTOMIZED COMMUNITY AND CLINICAL TRAININGS ARE PROVIDED BY WINGS STAFF - AT NO COST - TO ALL AUDIENCES. 3. THE CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS INTERNSHIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO MASTER'S-LEVEL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS AND LICENSED CLINICIANS, WHO RECEIVE TRAINING TO SERVE AS CO-FACILITATORS OF ALL WINGS SUPPORT GROUPS. EACH FACILITATOR RECEIVES A FULL-DAY TRAINING ORIENTATION, MONTHLY CLINICAL SUPERVISION, AND LOW- OR NO- COST TRAUMA-INFORMED CLINICAL TRAININGS FOUR TIMES EACH YEAR. WINGS OFFERS THREE CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1. THE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS PROGRAM OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL PHONE CONSULTATIONS, THERAPY REFERRALS, AND THERAPIST-FACILITATED, ONGOING WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS, "SPECIALTY GROUPS", AND WINGS' COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK, SURVIVORS- AND LOVED ONES' GUIDE TO HEALING. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE DONATION- BASED, AND NO SURVIVOR IS EVER TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. 2. THE OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BRING AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY CONSTITUENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF CSA. WINGS IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN ENHANCING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESPONSE AND SERVICES TO THIS POPULATION. CUSTOMIZED COMMUNITY AND CLINICAL TRAININGS ARE PROVIDED BY WINGS STAFF - AT NO COST - TO ALL AUDIENCES. 3. THE CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS INTERNSHIP AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO MASTER'S-LEVEL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS AND LICENSED CLINICIANS, WHO RECEIVE TRAINING TO SERVE AS CO-FACILITATORS OF ALL WINGS SUPPORT GROUPS. EACH FACILITATOR RECEIVES A FULL-DAY TRAINING ORIENTATION, MONTHLY CLINICAL SUPERVISION, AND LOW- OR NO- COST TRAUMA-INFORMED CLINICAL TRAININGS FOUR TIMES EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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