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First Flight Foundation

  • Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1996
  • EIN: 56-1937133

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$21.8k (2024)

Expenses
$70.3k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.18M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,833
Expenses
$70,313
Net Income
-$48,480
Net Assets
$1,178,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $29,061
> 100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$7,228
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,680
74.9%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
71.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,178,933
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,178,933
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Kevin Baker (President (Incoming Fy24)) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (President (Outgoing Fy24)) $0 $0
Mike Mickel (Vice President) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Board Member) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 28, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$14,295
Expenses
$67,003
Net Income
-$52,708
Net Assets
$1,215,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $22,439
> 100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$8,144
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,426
73.8%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
74.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,216,853
Total Liabilities $1,431
Net Assets $1,215,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Henry Isaacson (President (Incoming Fy23)) $0 $0
Lafayette Norton (President (Outgoing Fy23)) $0 $0
Mike Mickel (Acting Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Kevin Baker (Board Member (Outgoing Fy23)) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,866
Expenses
$66,480
Net Income
-$54,614
Net Assets
$1,270,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $9,170
77.3%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $2,696
22.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,861
72.0%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
75.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,271,571
Total Liabilities $1,431
Net Assets $1,270,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Lafayette Norton (President) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Kevin Baker (Board Member) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Mickel (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$3,261
Expenses
$69,127
Net Income
-$72,388
Net Assets
$1,366,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $30
Interest Revenue $11,006
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$14,346
Other Income $49
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,856
72.1%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
72.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,367,852
Total Liabilities $1,431
Net Assets $1,366,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Lafayette Norton (President) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Kevin Baker (Board Member) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Mickel (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$24,275
Expenses
$70,493
Net Income
-$46,218
Net Assets
$1,412,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $18,354
75.6%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $5,921
24.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $48,270
68.5%
Compensation of Officers* $50,004
70.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,413,439
Total Liabilities $1,431
Net Assets $1,412,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Lafayette Norton (President) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Robert Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
George Howard (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,124
Expenses
$86,822
Net Income
-$70,698
Net Assets
$1,503,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $12,566
77.9%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $3,558
22.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $64,177
73.9%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
57.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,504,640
Total Liabilities $1,431
Net Assets $1,503,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Director) $50,000 $0
Lafayette Norton (President (From 3/2019)) $0 $0
William Plentl (President (To 3/2019)) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Vice President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Robert Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
George Howard (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 9, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,635
Expenses
$83,734
Net Income
-$62,099
Net Assets
$1,632,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50
0.2%
Interest Revenue $13,536
62.6%
Dividends $6,127
28.3%
Sales of Assets $1,577
7.3%
Other Income $345
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $42,502
50.8%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
59.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,636,261
Total Liabilities $4,166
Net Assets $1,632,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Warlitner (Executive Di) $50,000 $0
Will Plentl (President) $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary Tr) $0 $0
Ferg Norton (Vice Preside) $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Assistant Se) $0 $0
Robert Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0
George Howard (Board Member) $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$23,999
Expenses
$111,812
Net Income
-$87,813
Net Assets
$1,693,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,157
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$158
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,698,107
Total Liabilities $4,165
Net Assets $1,693,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Will Plentl (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ferg Norton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Assistant Se) $0 $0 $0
Robert Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Howard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 18, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$21,764
Expenses
$91,434
Net Income
-$69,670
Net Assets
$1,772,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,625
94.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,139
5.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,776,646
Total Liabilities $4,165
Net Assets $1,772,481
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Will Plentl (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Loy (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ferg Norton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Harris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Wright Lane (Assistant Se) $0 $0 $0
Robert Gentry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Howard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Henry Isaacson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,092
Expenses
$93,542
Net Income
-$68,450
Net Assets
$1,815,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,782
90.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $190
0.8%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,070
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,819,679
Total Liabilities $4,166
Net Assets $1,815,513

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,458
Expenses
$248,719
Net Income
-$224,261
Net Assets
$1,895,231
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000
4.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,653
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $338
1.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5,486
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,953
8.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,899,397
Total Liabilities $4,166
Net Assets $1,895,231

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,251
Expenses
$107,835
Net Income
-$97,584
Net Assets
$2,088,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,050
10.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,427
82.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,060
10.3%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$322
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,093,642
Total Liabilities $5,376
Net Assets $2,088,266

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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$106,711
Expenses
$156,740
Net Income
-$50,029
Net Assets
$2,242,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,851
32.7%
Program Services $18,448
17.3%
Investment Income $50,062
46.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,350
3.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,000
46.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,248,575
Total Liabilities $5,582
Net Assets $2,242,993

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$72,558
Expenses
$102,129
Net Income
-$29,571
Net Assets
$2,308,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,565
31.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $39,913
55.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,080
13.9%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,000
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,311,744
Total Liabilities $3,417
Net Assets $2,308,327

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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