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In Flight Inc

EIN 14-1764481 · Red Hook, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 272 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AT IN FLIGHT, INC. WE EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TO REACH FOR HOPES AND DREAMS, AND TO PROMOTE A MEANINGFUL QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR VISION IS OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN STRIVE FOR THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE, IN A SUPPORTIVE AND FULFILLING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$17.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
308
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$264,826, executive director and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 272 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $10.5 million spent. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE HOMES: IN FLIGHT OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL-GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESIDENCES PROVIDE A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CLIENTS, SO THEY MAY BE HELPED TO EXPERIENCE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, MAKING MEANINGFUL CHOICES, COMMUNICATE FREELY AND RECEIVE EFFECTIVE SERVICES.
  2. $2.9 million spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CONSUMERS: IN FLIGHT PROVIDES, IN A LARGE GROUP SETTING, A COMBINATION OF SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WHOSE FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR DEFECTS LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY.
  3. $857,433 spent. RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED SERVICES WITH STAFF ON-SITE OR AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, WITHIN PROXIMITY, WHEN THE INDIVIDUALS ARE PRESENT. THIS SERVICE ASSISTS THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ACQUISITION, RETENTION, OR IMPROVEMENTS OF SELF-HELP SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS PERSONAL GROOMING AND CLEANLINESS, HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ETC. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE PERSON'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE.
  4. $667,012 spent. SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PRACTICE IN INDEPENDENT LIVING UNDER VARIABLE AMOUNTS OF OVERSIGHT DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS FOR SUPERVISION.
  5. $158,886 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP, OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN A PAID, COMPETITIVE JOB IN HIS OR HER COMMUNIT
  6. $31,407 spent. COMMUNITY BASED PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES: SERVICES THAT ARE AIMED AT PREPARING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PAID EMPLOYMENT, BUT WHICH ARE NOT JOB TASK ORIENTED. SERVICES INCLUDE TEACHING SUCH CONCEPTS AS COMPLIANCE, ATTENDING TO TASK, TASK COMPLETION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND SAFETY.
  7. $26,830 spent. RESPITE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY, SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR FAMILIES AND CARE PROVIDERS WHICH ENABLES THEM TO ARRANGE FOR THEIR VACATIONS, EMERGENCY COVERAGE IN THE EVENT OF FAMILY OR PROVIDER ILLNESS OR DEATH OR FOR A BREAK FROM CONSTANT, INTENSIVE PARTICIPANT CARE AND SUPERVISION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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