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First Flight Inc

  • Sumter, SC
  • Tax-exempt since June 1999
  • EIN: 57-1078451

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: Housing, Shelter / Senior Citizens' Housing/Retirement Communities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$70k (2023)

Expenses
$71.4k (2023)

Total Assets
$153k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$535k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

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
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,984
Expenses
$71,440
Net Income
-$1,456
Net Assets
-$382,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $52,096
74.4%
Investment Income $65
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,823
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,267
Total Liabilities $535,401
Net Assets -$382,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
John Hitchman (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Dir) $0 $0
Tamra Smith (Member) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Kristin Hallal (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,255
Expenses
$62,170
Net Income
-$8,915
Net Assets
-$380,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $52,128
97.9%
Investment Income $65
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,062
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,017
Total Liabilities $559,695
Net Assets -$380,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
John Hitchman (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
Tammy Smith (Member) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Kristin Hallal (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 7, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,587
Expenses
$65,662
Net Income
-$14,075
Net Assets
-$371,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $51,201
99.3%
Investment Income $63
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $323
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,950
Total Liabilities $554,713
Net Assets -$371,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
John Hitchman (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
Tammy Smith (Member) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Kristin Hallal (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,498
Expenses
$71,787
Net Income
-$19,289
Net Assets
-$357,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $52,128
99.3%
Investment Income $60
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $310
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,777
Total Liabilities $561,465
Net Assets -$357,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Joyce Jackson (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
Tammy Smith (Member) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Kristin Hallal (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,659
Expenses
$82,935
Net Income
-$35,276
Net Assets
-$338,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $47,527
99.7%
Investment Income $66
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $66
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,871
Total Liabilities $561,270
Net Assets -$338,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Shawn Keith (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
Tammy Smith (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,388
Expenses
$75,694
Net Income
$3,694
Net Assets
-$303,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $49,632
62.5%
Investment Income $65
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,691
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,883
Total Liabilities $551,006
Net Assets -$303,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Shawn Keith (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
Tammy Smith (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Paul Robbins (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Patty Wilson (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,711
Expenses
$83,674
Net Income
-$33,963
Net Assets
-$306,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $49,632
99.8%
Investment Income $79
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,481
Total Liabilities $576,298
Net Assets -$306,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Thoyd Warren (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$48,426
Expenses
$70,343
Net Income
-$21,917
Net Assets
-$272,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $48,305
99.8%
Investment Income $85
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,940
Total Liabilities $554,794
Net Assets -$272,854
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Nancy Gardenhire (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0
Ann Reynolds (Member) $0 $0
Thoyd Warren (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 23, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,613
Expenses
$58,637
Net Income
-$9,024
Net Assets
-$250,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $49,529
99.8%
Investment Income $84
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,127
Total Liabilities $562,064
Net Assets -$250,937
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Nancy Gardenhire (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Ann Reynolds (Member) $0 $0
Thoyd Warren (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 4, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,450
Expenses
$55,993
Net Income
-$8,543
Net Assets
-$241,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $47,359
99.8%
Investment Income $91
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $318,554
Total Liabilities $560,467
Net Assets -$241,913
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Watkins (Chairperson) $0 $0
Ad Allbritton Jr (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0
Ann Coley (Member) $0 $0
Bessie Sanders Gordon (Member) $0 $0
Nancy Gardenhire (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0
Ann Reynolds (Member) $0 $0
Stephen Maglione (Executive Director) $0 $0
Robin Hickman (Finance Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 29, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,731
Expenses
$52,929
Net Income
-$3,198
Net Assets
-$233,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $49,632
99.8%
Investment Income $99
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,403
Total Liabilities $560,773
Net Assets -$233,370

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 29, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,784
Expenses
$66,323
Net Income
-$16,539
Net Assets
-$230,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $49,632
99.7%
Investment Income $152
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $329,640
Total Liabilities $559,812
Net Assets -$230,172

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

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-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

Short form 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.

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990

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

PDF

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