First Flight Foundation
Preselected recipients only
First Flight Foundation is a private foundation in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,030 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,030
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $4,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $6,030 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
First Flight Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,030 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Transportation Museum | Wind & wings outreach | $1,500 |
| US Operation Air Drop | Hurricane helene air support | $1,030 |
| America's 911 Foundation | Mission outreach | $1,000 |
| Friends of Flight 93 | Flight 93 national memorial | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene air support | $1,000 |
| Berlin Airlift Foundation | Hurricane helene air support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Warlitner
- Kevin Baker
- Mike Mickel
- Amanda Wright-Lane
- Lisa Loy
- John Harris
Questions people ask
Does First Flight Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Flight Foundation give?
$6,030 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs First Flight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Warlitner (Executive Director), Kevin Baker (President), Mike Mickel (Vice President) and Amanda Wright-Lane (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.