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Photowings is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $4.5M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Photowings' mission is to highlight and help facilitate the power of photography to influence the world. We function as a hub in helping photography to be understood, created, utilized, seen and saved. Photowings educates the public directly by building awareness, appreciation, and the understanding of the power of photography among the general public and mission-specific communities. The purpose of this initiative is to further incorporate photography into socially, culturally, and historically important contexts. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and New Jersey. According to available records, Photowings has made 34 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $66K. The foundation has distributed between $544K and $1.2M annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $230K, with an average award of $87K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, California, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$450
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$215K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Photowings' mission is to highlight and help facilitate the power of photography to influence the world. We function as a hub in helping photography to be understood, created, utilized, seen and saved. Photowings educates the public directly by building awareness, appreciation, and the understanding of the power of photography among the general public and mission-specific communities. The purpose of this initiative is to further incorporate photography into socially, culturally, and historically important contexts.
Photowings' mission is to highlight and help facilitate the power of photography to influence the world. We function as a hub in helping photography to be understood, created, utilized, seen and saved. Photowings educates the public directly by building awareness, appreciation, and the understanding of the power of photography among the general public and mission-specific communities. The purpose of this initiative is to further incorporate photography into socially, culturally, and historically important contexts. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, CA.
Photowings has distributed a total of $2.9M across 34 grants. The median grant size is $66K, with an average of $87K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $230K.
Photowings typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Photowings is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN R KATZ-SNYDER | PRESIDENT/CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KATRINA MORRIS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$629K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$629K
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$913K
Distribution Amount
$36K
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$87K
Median Grant
$66K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| W EUGENE SMITH MEMORIAL FUNDW. EUGENE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY GRANT PARTNERSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $20K | 2024 |
| THE VII FOUNDATION INCVII INSIDER PARTNERSHIP | HOBOKEN, NJ | $175K | 2024 |
| PHOTOVILLEPHOTOVILLE FESTIVAL AND YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP | BROOKLYN, NY | $170K | 2024 |
| CATCHLIGHTCATCHLIGHT LOCAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $150K | 2024 |
| EDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP ORGANIZATIONEDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP PARTNERSHIP T-SHIRTS | JEFFERSONVILLE, NY | $82K | 2024 |
| THE EVERYDAY PROJECTSTHE ESSENTIALS PHOTOGRAPHY WEBINAR SERIES PARTNERSHIP TRANSLATIONS AND TECHNICAL COSTS | BROOKLYN, NY | $33K | 2024 |
| Global Nomads Group IncFOR INTEGRATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY INTO GNG PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA | New York, NY | $42K | 2023 |
| Roger WyanFOR COMPLETION OF OUR HOMETOWN FLASH GRANT PROJECT | Merced, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| United Photo IndustriesEDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP; TEACHING ARTIST MICROGRANTS; PHOTOVILLE FESTIVAL MARQUEE | Brooklyn, NY | $230K | 2020 |
| The Vii Association IncLOST ROLLS AMERICA CURRICULUM PARENT ACTIVITIES; YMCA STORYTELLING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY PARTNERSHIP | Hoboken, NJ | $88K | 2020 |
| Silver Thread LtdFLASH GRANT AWARD RECIPIENT | Clontarf | $4K | 2020 |
| Ashoka UGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2020 |