Wings for Widows
We provide personalized financial coaching and education to help the newly widowed gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
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Financial coaching: we provide financial coaching to widows and widowers so that they can learn what they don't know, make good financial decisions, and take control of their financial wellness. Widow services: we provide grief counseling and life skills training to widows and widowers to help them move forward. Awareness: we use all forms of advertising and marketing to promote our services to widows, potential volunteers, and members of our community.
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Mission
We provide personalized financial coaching and education to help the newly widowed gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wings for Widows has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWings for Widows is a registered human services nonprofit based in Wyazata, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 823910357. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $198K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Wings for Widows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823910357. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wings for Widows has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Wings for Widows is located in Wyazata, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wings for Widows has $198K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wings for Widows is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $198K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wings for Widows. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wings for Widows holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Financial coaching: we provide financial coaching to widows and widowers so that they can learn what they don't know, make good financial decisions, and take control of their financial wellness. Widow services: we provide grief counseling and life skills training to widows and widowers to help them move forward. Awareness: we use all forms of advertising and marketing to promote our services to widows, potential volunteers, and members of our community. Wings for Widows is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $198K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Wings for Widows are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wings for Widows is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823910357, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WINGS FOR WIDOWS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wings for Widows
- What is Wings for Widows?
- Wings for Widows is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wyazata, United States. Financial coaching: we provide financial coaching to widows and widowers so that they can learn what they don't know, make good financial decisions, and take control of their financial wellness. Widow services: we provide grief counseling and life skills training to widows and widowers to help them move forward. Awareness: we use all forms of advertising and marketing to promote our services to widows, potential volunteers, and members of our community.
- When was Wings for Widows founded?
- Wings for Widows was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Wings for Widows?
- Christopher Bentley serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Wings for Widows located?
- Headquartered in Wyazata, MN, United States.
- What is Wings for Widows's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Wings for Widows trustworthy?
- Wings for Widows has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wings for Widows's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823910357.
- What is Wings for Widows's website?
- http://www.wingsforwidows.org