Quick Summary
Name: Wing 2 Wing Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Not publicly disclosed |
| Grant Range | $25,000 - $1,000,000+ |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Application Process |
Contact Details
Website: https://wing2wingfoundation.org/ Email: Not publicly available Phone: Not publicly available Location: Huntington, WV
Geographic Focus
- West Virginia (primary focus)
- Appalachian region
- Some support for national programs with West Virginia impact
Funding Priorities
The foundation operates on three core pillars:
- Education: Accessible and experiential education, K-12 classroom supplies, musical education, teacher recruitment and training, higher education support
- Entrepreneurship: Early-stage startups, venture capital investment, small business development, financial literacy and coaching
- Environment: Conservation of environmental assets, outdoor recreation, trail development, bike parks
What They Don't Fund
- The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations
- Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds
- Does not accept direct donations to the foundation itself
Application Method
No public application process. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation operates as a private grantmaking foundation that identifies and selects partner organizations directly. Organizations cannot apply for funding - all grants are made to preselected organizations chosen by the foundation's leadership.
Recent Grant Examples
- $1,000,000 to Operation HOPE (2024) - financial literacy programs
- $280,000 to West Virginia state (2024) - musical instruments for middle schools
- $175,000 to DonorsChoose (2024) - classroom supplies for 103+ West Virginia schools
- $145,000 to Huntington Museum of Art - trail expansion
- $62,000 matching funds for DonorsChoose West Virginia projects
- $25,000 to Teach For America Appalachia - teacher recruitment and support
- $25,000,000 to West Virginia University - Ascend WV remote worker program (2021)
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