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I Can Fly International

EIN 20-1941017 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHEDUCATION TO RESCUED CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING WITHIN IMPOVERISHED VILLAGES AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$386,754
Spending
$318,863
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$31,906, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $143,336 spent. EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND OUTREACH AND PERIOD POVERTY CAMPAIGNS WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT I CAN FLY HIGH SCHOOL, ICF PRE-SCHOOL AND LOCAL YOUTH IN OUR VARIOUS SERVICE AREAS. 266 STUDENTS FROM TEN COUNTIES IN KENYA AGES 5-18 YEARS OLD WHO ARE AFFECTED BY EARLY MARRIAGE, FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION, ABANDONMENT AND LOW - INCOME BACKGROUNDS WERE BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM. PROVISIONS WERE MADE FOR TUITION FEES, HOUSING, MEALS, UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MATTRESSES, HYGIENE KITS, BOOKS, DESKS, SCHOOL COMPLIANCES, LEGAL FEES, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, TUTORING MEDICAL CARE, SHIPPING, POSTAGE, PRINTING, AND COMMUNICATIONS. 36 I CAN FLY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNIVERSITY FEES AND LIVING EXPENSES THROUGH THE I CAN FLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM.EDUCATION:
  2. $48,930 spent. DEVELOPMENT/INFRASTRUCTURE: DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS INCLUDED THE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DORMITORY (BUTTERFLY HOUSE #4) ON THE I CAN FLY HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS. PHASE THREE COMMENCED WITH WALL PLASTERING AND FLOOR TILING. ROOFING MATERIALS WHICH INCLUDED IRON SHEETS AND CEILING SUPPLIES WERE INSTALLED. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WERE ADDED WITH PAINTING SERVICES AND ARTWORK. RENOVATION SERVICES FOR MAIN BUILDING AFTER FLOOD DAMAGE WAS PROVIDED WITH PLUMBING SERVICES, BOREHOLE REPAIRS AND THE CREATION OF A 15FT SOCK-PIT ON THE MAIN CAMPUS.
  3. $38,514 spent. FOOD PROGRAM: FOOD PROGRAMS AT I CAN FLY HIGH SCHOOL AND PRE-SCHOOL STUDENTS THREE MEALS PER DAY. CLEAN WATER, FIREWOOD, COOKING GAS AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED TO PREPARE HOT MEALS FOR ALL CHILDREN ON TWO CAMPUS. STUDENTS WERE ALSO PROVIDED SPECIAL LUNCHES DURING OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES. BALANCED MEALS CONSISTING OF VEGETABLES, BEANS, MAIZE, BREAD, MEAT AND FRUITS WERE PROVIDED.
  4. $14,710 spent. TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION FEES INCLUDED FUEL FOR FOUR ICF SCHOOL VEHICLES, INSURANCES, TOLL FEES, VEHICLE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ICF HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. TAXIS WERE PROVIDED FOR STUDENT EMERGENCY ISSUES DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. TRANSPORTATION FEES WERE PROVIDED FOR SCHOLAR PROGRAM RECIPIENTS TRAVELING TO UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND TRADE SCHOOLS NATION-WIDE. ALL ICF HIGH SCHOOL VEHICLES RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, INSPECTIONS AND SAFETY CHECK-UPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Cab International (United Kingdom), EIN 98-0159060. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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