Program areas at Wings of Hope
Medical air transport: in the united states, Wings of Hope provides free transportation services to families seeking specialized care not available in their communities. Volunteer pilots and medics fly individuals and their caregivers to hospitals in 29 states within a 850-mile radius of the organization's st. louis-based headquarters.in 2022 we provided 219 patient flights accommodating patients and their caregivers.
Soar into stem: Wings of Hope encourages the next generation of humanitarians and aerospace professionals by offering a four-week, hands-on curriculum to high school students considering career pathways. Students build knowledge in the use of drones, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and piloting aircraft.
Global humanitarian network: Wings of Hope supports in-country partner organizations in 10 countries to underserved individuals living in remote areas. More than 40,000 individuals benefit from access to resources for a better life through these partnerships.
Who funds Wings of Hope
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Wings of Hope
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Bret Heinrich | Interim President | $144,626 | 2023-11-14 |
| Andrew Kuchan | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Fred Meyland-Smith | Vice Chairman / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Bryan Krueger | Vice Chairman / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Patrick Wittenbrink | Secretary | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Wings of Hope
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,423,016 | $1,884,056 | -24.5% |
| Program services | $19,508 | $10,298 | 89.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $303,375 | $438,937 | -30.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $320,737 | $172,635 | 85.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $687,458 | $501,438 | 37.1% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $113,803 | $400,789 | -71.6% |
| Total revenues | $2,867,897 | $3,408,153 | -15.9% |
Organizations like Wings of Hope
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Education for All Children | 501(c)(3) | Portsmouth, NH | $1,596,426 |
| School-to-School International (STS) | 501(c)(3) | Pacifica, CA | $6,086,806 |
| Bridge2Rwanda (B2R) | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $2,106,439 |
| Amigos de las Americas | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $5,029,118 |
| Princeton In Asia (PiA) | 501(c)(3) | Princeton, NJ | $1,850,204 |
| Caring for Cambodia (CFC) | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $1,194,203 |
| She-Can | 501(c)(3) | Mill Valley, CA | $1,868,657 |
| Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons | 501(c)(3) | Palatine, IL | $4,242,230 |
| Orchard Africa | 501(c)(3) | Gilbert, AZ | $1,410,552 |
| Resource Exchange International | 501(c)(3) | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,566,501 |
Data update history
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 18370 Wings of Hope Blvd
- St Louis, MO 63005
- Metro area
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- County
- St. Louis County, MO
- Website URL
- wingsofhope.ngo/Â
- Phone
- (636) 537-1302
- Facebook page
- wingsofhopeincÂ
- Twitter profile
- @wingsofhope_orgÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 43-0909606
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1962
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 611710: Educational Support Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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