Wings World Quest Inc
- Assets
- $308.9k
- Revenue
- $534.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 54-2137595
Organization Overview
Wings World Quest Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wings World Quest Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wings World Quest Inc generated $534.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $442.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.8% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WINGS FELLOWS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN WHO ARE MAKING DISCOVERIES AND FINDING SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL PROBLEMS THROUGH BOLD RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND EXPLORATION PROJECTS. FURTHER, THE WINGS FELLOWS PROGRAM HAS BECOME A POWERFUL NETWORK FOR WOMEN WORKING IN THE FIELD SCIENCES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION. EACH NEWLY INDUCTED FELLOW IS RECOGNIZED AT THE WOMEN OF DISCOVERY GALA AND RECEIVES A $10,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT HER WORK.
THE WINGS WORLDQUEST FLAG IS RECOGNIZED AS A SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE IN DISCOVERY AND KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFIES THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ITS CARRIER'S ENDEAVOR. MORE THAN 100 SCIENTISTS 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 $1,000 GRANT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Britt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Beth Nixon Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maud Welles Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ann Bancroft Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Werner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen Zieff Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $201,530 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $332,591 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $534,121 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $534,139 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $76,498 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $282,595 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,023 |
| Office expenses | $9,421 |
| Information technology | $1,822 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $43,191 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $575 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $442,185 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,290 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $971 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $308,898 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,500 |
| Grants payable | $21,644 |
| Deferred revenue | $27,511 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,290 |
| Total liabilities | $70,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,953 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $308,898 |