Flight School Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The flight school is creating a model for a new rite of passage into adulthood for 18-year-olds around the world. It aims to create a movement that will scale to the size of a generation so emerging adults are equipped to build a more hopeful and humane future.
- Income
- $742,097
- Spending
- $771,372
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 24
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 89% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $191,374 spent. The Flight School Fellowship is a gap year program that provides young adults with a unique rite of passage experience to learn to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. The organization invested in essential program infrastructure, engineering, and administrative support systems to deliver educational services to Fellows in 2024. This included developing and maintaining digital platforms and technology tools necessary to facilitate weekly community gatherings via video conferencing platforms, track Fellow progress, and provide ongoing program support. These operational investments directly support the organization's educational mission by ensuring effective program delivery and creating the technological foundation necessary for Fellows to participate in their educational experiences.
- $181,117 spent. The Night Sky Fund provided direct financial stipends to 19 Fellows in 2024 to support their participation in transformational educational experiences. Each Fellow was eligible to receive up to $10,000 USD in stipend funding specifically for travel, lodging, and meals required to complete their fellowship requirements, including immersive experiences in unfamiliar environments and communities. The stipend program removed financial barriers that would otherwise prevent qualified young adults from participating in this gap year educational program focused on learning to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. This direct funding advances the organization's educational exempt purpose by making life-changing learning opportunities accessible regardless of economic background.
- $122,148 spent. A team of 5 professional coaches provided individualized mentorship and coaching services to Fellows throughout 2024, delivering personalized educational support focused on inner development and personal growth. The coaching program provided regular one-on-one sessions designed to help Fellows navigate their educational journey and develop self-awareness as they learn to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. Each Fellow received ongoing coaching sessions as a core component of their educational experience, with coaches supporting participants in processing their immersive learning experiences and developing critical life skills for their transition into adulthood. This individualized educational approach advances the organization's exempt purpose by providing the personalized guidance and accountability necessary for Fellows to successfully complete their transformational learning journey.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 June 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 December 2023.
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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