NonprofitsWings World Quest Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Wings World Quest Inc

NEW YORK, NY

Total revenue

$639K

Total expenses

$697K

Net assets

$180K

Grants received

$878K

29 grants

EIN

542137595

Tax year

2024

Mission

WINGS recognizes and supports women leaders making important discoveries in science and exploration.We award unrestricted grants to WINGS Fellows to support their quests to find solutions to global problems through bold research and exploration projects. Grants and honoraria are awarded to Women of Discovery Awardees, Flag Carriers and speakers.We serve a growing global community of Fellows and Flag Carriers by providing a platform through which they can network, share achievements and garner support for their work.Our various events, such as our Women of Discovery Annual Gala, Explorer Talks, and Global Explorers Forum, celebrate and showcase the groundbreaking expeditions of these women scientists and explorers, whose discoveries advance scientific inquiry, stimulate conservation, and lead to better understanding of our world.By showcasing the work of our intrepid scientists andexplorers we are inspiring young girls to follow a career path that they may never have thought possible.

Programs

3 programs

In Her Nature: Wildlife docuseries airing on PBS Nature featuring leading women in conservation.

Expenses: $91K

The wings flag is recognized as a symbol of excellence in discovery andknowledge and certifies the significance of its carrier's endeavor. More than 150scientists and explorers have flown the numbered wings flags across more than 80 countries and at both poles, establishing a unique bond of high achievers, creative thinkers, and bold leaders notable for their courage and commitment to discovery. Flag carriers are women leading original field research or documentation related to an expedition and/or research project, including lab research assessing samples/data collected in the field, that focus on investigating questions about the nature of our world and advancing conservation efforts on land, air and water through science and advocacy. This honor comes with a grant award between $2,000 - $5,000 dependant on the size of the expedition.

Expenses: $31KGrants: $31K

WINGS Explorer Talks, a signature public program that amplifies the voices and work of women scientists and explorers from around the world. These events provide educational opportunities for diverse audiences, ranging from students to the general publiC, by showcasing WINGS Explorers groundbreaking research, discoveries, and fieldwork. WINGS provides each speaker with a $1,000 stipend in recognition of their time and expertise, ensuring that women scientists and explorers are compensated for sharing their knowledge. By highlighting diverse role models in science, conservation, and exploration, Explorer Talks inspire the next generation, broaden public understanding of global challenges, and build support for innovative solutions. Through both in-person and virtual formats, WINGS reaches thousands of participants annually, extending the impact of our Fellows work beyond the field and fostering a community engaged in science, conservation, and discovery.

Expenses: $10KGrants: $4K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$373K
Program service revenue$25K
Investment income$23
Other revenue$241K
Total revenue$639K

Expenses

Grants paid$135K
Salaries & benefits$156K
Fundraising$86K
Other expenses$407K
Total expenses$697K
Total assets$282K
Net assets$180K

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Meredith Ayan

CEO

Board

$156K

40 hrs/wk

Mary Britt

Treasurer

Board

5 hrs/wk

Beth Nixon

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Maud Welles

Vice Chair

Board

5 hrs/wk

Ann Bancroft

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

CLAIRE WERNER

Chair

Board

5 hrs/wk

KAREN ZIEFF

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

HILLARY WALLACE

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

CATHERINE CHALMERS

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH DEWAILLY

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

MANDE HOLFORD

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

KRITHI KARANTH

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

JEANINE MCHUGH

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Nina Rumbough

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Marti Marache

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Margo Alexander

Trustee

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 29 of 29

FromAmountPurposeYear
$20K
General operating support
2024
$11K
OPERATING GRANT
2024
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$230K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$12K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$1K
GENERAL
2023
$1K
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
2023
$500
OPERATING GRANT
2023
$236K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$88K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$1K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$1K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$200
Women in science, exploration and conservation
2022
$100
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$92K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$92K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$12K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$10K
Trailblazer Program
2021
$1K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2021
$500
GENERAL PURPOSES
2021
$15K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$10K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2020

Funded by

$878K from 17 funders · 29 grants · 2020–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$493K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$99K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc

$31K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

The Frederick & Patricia Supper

$12K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$10K · 1 grant · 2020

The Wolfe Family Charitable Foundation

$9K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN542137595
NTEE codeA57
Subsection03
Ruling date2004-11
Formed2003
Employees0
Volunteers30
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