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.
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
16 listed
Meredith Ayan
CEO
$156K
40 hrs/wk
Mary Britt
Treasurer
—
5 hrs/wk
Beth Nixon
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Maud Welles
Vice Chair
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5 hrs/wk
Ann Bancroft
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
CLAIRE WERNER
Chair
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5 hrs/wk
KAREN ZIEFF
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
HILLARY WALLACE
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
CATHERINE CHALMERS
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
ELIZABETH DEWAILLY
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
MANDE HOLFORD
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
KRITHI KARANTH
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
JEANINE MCHUGH
Secretary
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2 hrs/wk
Nina Rumbough
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Marti Marache
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Margo Alexander
Trustee
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2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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$878K from 17 funders · 29 grants · 2020–2024
$493K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$184K · 2 grants · 2021
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