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Taking Flight Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $544K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2013 to $2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, Michigan, Nevada. According to available records, Taking Flight Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $363K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $51K in 2020 to $91K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $221K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Taking Flight Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MA, NV.
Taking Flight Foundation has distributed a total of $363K across 62 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $30K.
Taking Flight Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Taking Flight Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Berman | Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$363K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association IncMedical Assistance Program | Boulder, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Metro Food RescueTO PURCHASE new food truck | W Bloomfield, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Angel Flight West IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Star Valley Medical Center Charitable FoundationAlpine Clinic Capital Campaign | Afton, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Birds Of Prey FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Broomfield, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Circle Of Hope Health Care ServicesGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Wish For WheelsGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Aeroangel IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Of The RockiesGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenwood Village, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Regis Universitythe Porter Billips academy | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Gem State Aviation Fund Incdefibrillator at a back country airstrip in Idaho | Eagle, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Cyclists 4 CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Fhs-Bhs After Prom IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Commemorative Air ForceGeneral & Unrestricted | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EarthFUNDS FOR protection of wolves | San Francisco, CA | $400 | 2023 |
| Collings Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hudson, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Alexander Dawson FoundationDawson School, Lafayette, Colorado | Las Vegas, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of ColorGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Boulder Valley Womens Health Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare IncYour work with Elephants | Yarmouth Port, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Colorado IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Colorado Music FestivalCenter for the Musical Arts | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Boulder Shelter For The Homeless IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Western Resource AdvocatesGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Hillside Learning CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Longmont, CO | $20K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Bridger-TetonGeneral & Unrestricted | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2020 |