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Above the Clouds Inc

EIN 46-1611467 · Norwood, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ABOVE THE CLOUDS, INCS MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND HOPE TO SERIOUSLY ILL, DISABLED, AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH THE WONDER OF SMALL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS: DREAM FLYERS AND DISCOVERY FLYERS, OUR VOLUNTEER PILOTS AND VOLUNTEERS OPERATE OUT OF NORWOOD AIRPORT, NORWOOD,MA

Income
$96,593
Spending
$74,173
Reserves
65.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Highest pay
$14,231, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 65.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

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 (2)
  1. $5,878 spent. The Dream Flyer Program provides children and teens with a personalized, one-on-one aviation experience,completely free of charge. Each Dream Flyer is paired with a dedicated volunteer pilot who donates their time,aircraft, and resources, including the cost of fuel and landing fees to ensure an unforgettable day in the sky.
  2. $2,343 spent. In the Discovery Flyers program, teenagers are introduced to aviation by Discovery Pilot mentors. Discovery Flyers have the opportunity to fly regularly with their Discovery Pilots. During these flights, the young Flyers aregiven the opportunity to fly the plane from the co-pilots seat. In addition, Discovery Flyers attend periodicaviation field trips and are encouraged to help out on Dream Flight Days. One example was a Fly-Out to CTs Bradlee International Airport where we visited the New England Air Museum

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

  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 2024.

    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 February 2013.

    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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