THE ROOTS AND WINGS FOUNDATION INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SEATTLE, WAEIN 320581904 Website

Annual Giving

$66.6M+26% YoY

Grants

518

Median Grant

$55K

Organizations Funded

271

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Foundation Overview

Mission

help children grow strong from the roots up by partnering with nonprofit organizations that support low-income children and their families in reaching their full potential

Focus Areas

prenatal through age 3early childhood educationearly childhood scholarshipsinfant mental healthhome visiting programsparent councils/parent engagementearly literacymaternal health

Grant Types

unrestricted/operating supportscholarshipshonorariasite-visit honorariaemployee matching giftscapital campaign/capital grants

Funded Initiatives

$50 million in grants to more than 260 organizations in 2023, focus on basic needs, early learning, health, safety & justice for low-income children and families

How to Apply

Do not accept unsolicited proposals. Find partners through research and their network.

Does Not Fund

do not accept unsolicited proposals, geographic focus on Wisconsin, Washington, and Oregon

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+26%

$66.6M

Grants

518

Median

$55K

States

2023+29%

$52.7M

Grants

451

Median

$55K

States

2022

$40.7M

Grants

351

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$65K

Typical Grant (Median)

$225

Smallest

$1K

25th Pctile

$165K

75th Pctile

$2.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $165K.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.0M

2024

WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOC

WI · UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$1.5M

2024

DANE CO PARENT COUNCIL

WI · UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$1.0M

2024

MADISON COMMUNITY FDN

WI · GOODMAN NONPROFIT CENTER

$1.0M

2024

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FDN

WI · GOODMAN SOUTH EARLY LEARNING CAMPUS

$1.0M

2024

ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

WI · UNRESTRICTED GRANT

Geographic Focus

$36.7M345 grants

$4.3M17 grants

$4.1M17 grants

$3.5M14 grants

$3.0M33 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$611.8M

$66.6M(10.9%)

2023

$498.0M

$52.7M(10.6%)

2022

$287.7M

$40.7M(14.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.