First Flight Foundation
Invitation OnlyKitty Hawk, North Carolina · EIN 56-1937133 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6,030
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,030.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Transportation Museum | Spencer, NC | Wind & wings outreach | $1,500 |
| US Operation Air Drop | Decatur, TX | Hurricane helene air support | $1,030 |
| America's 911 Foundation | Leesburg, VA | Mission outreach | $1,000 |
| Friends of Flight 93 | Stoystown, PA | Flight 93 national memorial | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene air support | $1,000 |
| Berlin Airlift Foundation | Farmingdale, NJ | Hurricane helene air support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,030 | 6 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101953
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1937133
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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