Flying V Ltd
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Flying V is a performing arts organization that creates intersectional niche-based art to provide spaces of belonging to artists and audiences. We share and interpret modern mythologies that affirm individuals unique identities and their relationship to the world. Our work and how we create it is rooted in care for and accountability to those same individuals.
- Income
- $332,158
- Spending
- $330,621
- Spent on programs
- 54%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $42,000, 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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1554% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $32,179 spent. Flying V brought cerebral science fiction to the stage this fall with the regional premiere of Doctor Moloch by Carla Milarch. Its 2029. A Silicon Valley tech genius finishes development on the first humanoid medical AI Doctor Moloch. Theres just one problem: the good doctor lacks empathy. Enter Serena Blaise an award-winning actress in the twilight of her career hired to teach Doctor Moloch how to be human. With a multi-million dollar contract on the line can she afford to fail?
- $18,162 spent. Flying V and Renaissance Rumbles continued partnership to bring state of the art pro-wrestling training to the DMV flourishes. Program focuses on expert performance and technique for advanced trainees as part of their gym membership.
- $17,349 spent. The Fights Wing at Flying V produced a three-arc theatrical spectacle exploring comedic movement based storytelling through pro-wrestling. Company favorite heroes teamed up to fight against the dark forces of the FighterVerse in adventures that keep you on the edge of your seat.
- $111,415 spent. Other programs and general program support including: Summer Library Tour Play in a Day Workshops Readings convention programstabling programming contractors etc.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2025.
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 October 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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