The Taking Flight Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-3706325 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds of Prey Foundation | Broomfield, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Great Commission | Dallas, WA | Medical Mission Eswatini - Mercy Air Sight Flight | $15,000 |
| Child and Family Advocacy Program | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Circle of Hope Health Care Services | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Bridger-Teton | Jackson, WY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Air Helicopter Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Helicopter Operations in Eswatini | $10,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary a Colorado Non-Profit Co | Keenesburg, CO | Wild Animal Refuge Land Purchase | $10,000 |
| Child Safe Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | Bennett, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Star Valley Search and Rescue | Afton, WY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Equal Representation of Media Advocacy Corporation | Alamosa, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $89,270 | 8 |
| 2023 | $90,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602059349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3706325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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