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Patient Airlift Services

EIN 27-2370028 · Farmingdale, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PATIENT AIRLIFT SERVICES (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NETWORK OF OVER 1000 VOLUNTEERS WHICH INCLUDES PILOTS WHO DONATE THEIR AIRCRAFTS AND PILOTING SKILLS TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED, ENABLING THEM TO RECEIVE VITAL TREATMENT THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE INACCESSIBLE BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL, MEDICAL OR GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS. THERE IS NEVER A CHARGE FOR A PALS MISSION.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
16
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$253,000, executive director

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (2)
  1. $718,453 spent. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED FOR AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INCLUDING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $586,973 spent. ARRANGE CHARITABLE FLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS INCLUDING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND FOR OTHER HUMANITARIAN PURPOSES.PATIENT AIRLIFT SERVICES' MISSION IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH DONATED FLIGHT SERVICES FROM PRIVATE PILOTS AND COMMERCIAL AIRLINES. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED DONATED PILOT SERVICES VALUED AT $4,185,688 AND FLIGHT TICKETS VALUED AT $182,600. THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES FROM THESE SERVICES ARE NOT CAPTURED WITHIN THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS. AS A RESULT OF THESE DONATED SERVICES, THE PERCENTAGE OF EXPENSES CLASSIFIED AS PROGRAM SERVICES, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE 85%, 3%, AND12%, RESPECTIVELY.

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 May 2010.

    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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