A Free Bird Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A REE BIRD IS A 100% VOLUNTEER BASED 501C3 NOT FOR PROFIT WITH A MISSION TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CANCER TO DISCOVER THEIR INNER ARTIST AND FLY FREE WITH ARTS EDUCATION. WE HAVE BEEN SUPPORTING CHILDREN FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS ENGAGING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES EVERY DAY ALL ACROSS THE US. CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS HAS BEEN PROVEN TO HELP CHILDREN PROCESS COMPLEX EMOTIONS, DECREASE PAIN AND FIND JOY. WE ARE RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
- Income
- $23,462
- Spending
- $30,084
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $14,034 spent. UNDER TAKE FLIGHT PROGRAM WE PAIR CHILDREN WITH PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATORS FOR PERSONALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP IN THEIR CHOSEN ART FORM.EACH CHILD RECEIVES 12 PRIVATE LESSONS, CONDUCTED EITHER IN PERSON OR ON-LINE. THE ORGANIZATION COVERS ALL PROGRAM COSTS, INCLUDING ART SUPPLIESAND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION. IN 2024, WE PROUDLY SUPPORTED 15 CHILDREN WITH LESSONS AND PROVIDED THEM WITH NECESSARY ARTISTIC EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
- $3,628 spent. UNDER DREAM BIG OUTPATIENT PROGRAM WE INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE VIBRANT ART AND CILTURE OF NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY.PARTICIPANTS ENJOY CURATED OUTINGS TO MUSEUMS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND OTHER CREATIVE VENUES. THE PROGRAM IS 100% DONATION-BASED, WITH NO COST TO FAMILIES.EACH CHILD ALSO RECEIVES A CUSTOM GOODIE BAG AS PART OF THEIR EXPERIENCE. IN 2024 WE SUPPORTED 62 CHILDREN.
- $2,884 spent. OUR ADVANCED PROGRAM FLY FREE IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN TO COMPLETE THE TAKE FLIGHT MENTORSHIP. IT SUPPORTS THEIR CONTINUED GROWTH ANDVISIBILITY AS EMERGING ARTISTS BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES. THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT, CUSTOM OUTFITS, AND SHOWCASING THEIR WORK IN RELEVANT VENUES, SUCH AS ART GALLERIES, THEATERS, OR OTHER PERFORMANCE SPACES, DEPENDING ON THEIR DISCIPLINE. LIMITED TO 3 PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY DUE TO TRAVEL AND PRODUCTION COSTS.
- ENGAGED OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS FOR 1008 CHILDREN AT 18 HOSPITALS, ONLINE AND THROUGH OTHER NON PROFIT PARTNERS
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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