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Childrens Flight of Hope Inc

EIN 56-1762824 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
8
Volunteers
394
Highest pay
$157,549, president and ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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, 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE (CFOH) PROVIDES AIR TRANSPORTATION TO SPECIALIZED CARE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF SPONSORS, DONORS, AND PARTNERS, CFOH PROVIDES FLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN AND A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AS MANY TIMES AS NEEDED FOR THE DURATION OF THE HEALTHCARE JOURNEY. WHILE OUR ROOTS BEGAN WITH A PRIVATE FLIGHT MODEL, THE MAJORITY OF OUR CHILDREN TRAVEL VIA COMMERCIAL AIRLINES, ALLOWING US TO BETTER USE RESOURCES TO SERVE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE. WITHOUT CFOH MANY FAMILIES WOULD BE FORCED TO POSTPONE CARE, DRIVE THOUSANDS OF MILES, OR FORGO TREATMENT ALTOGETHER. WE BELIEVE THAT NEITHER DISTANCE NOR EXPENSE SHOULD PREVENT CHILDREN FROM RECEIVING LIFE SUSTAINING, LIFE ALTERING, OR LIFESAVING CARE. ALL CHILDREN SERVED BY CFOH EXPERIENCE IMPROVED ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THEY ARE TREATED BY THE BEST OF THE BEST AT NATIONALLY TOP RANKED HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE CENTERS. THE WORDS OF NEED AND GRATITUDE DRIVE THE CFOH COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT EVERY FAMILY THAT TURNS TO US. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED 2,759 FLIGHTS TO 668 CHILDREN AS OFTEN AS THEY NEED WHETHER EVERY FEW WEEKS OR JUST ONE TIME. OUR APPLICATION PROCESS VERIFIES MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHICH MUST BE VERIFIED ANNUALLY TO ENSURE WE FULFILL OUR NONPROFIT COMMITMENT AND EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY USE THE RESOURCES DONATED TO US THROUGH THE KINDNESS OF OTHERS.

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 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 November 1991.

    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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