2025-11-14T11:54:13-08:00 2025-06-30 872635810 Tovella Dowling PC 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 92101 990 2024-07-01 934462586 Flight School Inc FLIG 5105084757 463 San Lorenzo Court Sonoma CA 95476 Chalon Bridges COO 2025-11-14 true true Julie U Nguyen Esq P01881055 6199309332 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chalon Bridges 742097 false X www.theflightschool.org X 2023 CA The flight school is creating a model for a new rite of passage into adulthood for 18-year-olds around the world. It aims to create a movement that will scale to the size of a generation so emerging adults are equipped to build a more hopeful and humane future. 3 3 0 24 0 392017 739000 0 0 237 3097 392254 742097 181117 0 0 0 216093 164083 590255 164083 771372 228171 -29275 230638 227356 2467 28460 228171 198896 The flight school is creating a model for a new rite of passage into adulthood for 18-year-olds around the world. It aims to create a movement that will scale to the size of a generation so emerging adults are equipped to build a more hopeful and humane future. false false 191374 The Flight School Fellowship is a gap year program that provides young adults with a unique rite of passage experience to learn to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. The organization invested in essential program infrastructure, engineering, and administrative support systems to deliver educational services to Fellows in 2024. This included developing and maintaining digital platforms and technology tools necessary to facilitate weekly community gatherings via video conferencing platforms, track Fellow progress, and provide ongoing program support. These operational investments directly support the organization's educational mission by ensuring effective program delivery and creating the technological foundation necessary for Fellows to participate in their educational experiences. 181117 181117 The Night Sky Fund provided direct financial stipends to 19 Fellows in 2024 to support their participation in transformational educational experiences. Each Fellow was eligible to receive up to $10,000 USD in stipend funding specifically for travel, lodging, and meals required to complete their fellowship requirements, including immersive experiences in unfamiliar environments and communities. The stipend program removed financial barriers that would otherwise prevent qualified young adults from participating in this gap year educational program focused on learning to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. This direct funding advances the organization's educational exempt purpose by making life-changing learning opportunities accessible regardless of economic background. 122148 A team of 5 professional coaches provided individualized mentorship and coaching services to Fellows throughout 2024, delivering personalized educational support focused on inner development and personal growth. The coaching program provided regular one-on-one sessions designed to help Fellows navigate their educational journey and develop self-awareness as they learn to trust their intuition, kindle their courage, and cultivate their compassion. Each Fellow received ongoing coaching sessions as a core component of their educational experience, with coaches supporting participants in processing their immersive learning experiences and developing critical life skills for their transition into adulthood. This individualized educational approach advances the organization's exempt purpose by providing the personalized guidance and accountability necessary for Fellows to successfully complete their transformational learning journey. 494639 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false CA X X Chalon Bridges 8449252227 463 San Lorenzo Court Sonoma CA 95476 X Abigail Falik President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Aarthi Belani Secretary 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Katy Dybwad Treasurer 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chalon Bridges CXO COO 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 739000 739000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 misc revenue 900099 3097 3097 3097 742097 3097 X 0 39542 39542 141575 141575 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41301 41301 0 0 0 0 172675 172675 1031 11 1020 285 22 263 0 0 0 20972 7091 13881 0 13602 2870 10732 0 0 0 13268 13268 program support 141049 141049 student coaches 122148 122148 faculty 23793 23793 software subscriptions 20580 18303 2277 19551 1116 650 17785 771372 494639 60640 216093 206851 207662 20000 10020 0 0 0 0 0 0 3787 9674 0 0 0 0 0 0 230638 227356 2467 28460 2467 28460 X 228171 198896 228171 198896 230638 227356 -29275 X false false false X 392017 739000 1131017 0 0 392017 739000 1131017 656125 474892 0 0 237 237 1131254 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true East Asia & Pacific 0 0 fellowship stipend 25675 Europe 0 0 fellowship stipend 8232 Russia 0 0 fellowship stipend 19918 Middle East 0 0 Fellowship Stipend 7519 North America 0 0 Fellowship stipend 19549 South America 0 0 Fellowship Stipend 29032 South Asia 0 0 Fellowship Stipend 11237 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Fellowship Stipend 20413 141575 141575 fellowship stipend East Asia & pacific 3 25675 Direct 2 vendor fellowship stipend Europe 1 8232 Direct 2 vendor fellowship stipend Russia 2 19918 Direct 2 vendor Fellowship Stipend Middle East 1 7519 Direct 2 vendor Fellowship Stipend North America 2 19549 Direct 2 vendor Fellowship Stipend South America 3 29032 Direct 2 vendor Fellowship Stipend South Asia 2 11237 Direct 2 vendor Fellowship Stipend Sub-Saharan Africa 2 20413 Direct 2 vendor false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US The organization requires all grant recipients to execute a signed Fellowship Agreement before any grant disbursement that outlines all monitoring procedures and requirements. Recipients must submit receipts and documentation substantiating their use of funds for approved fellowship activities by the end of their fellowship term. All submitted documentation is subject to the organization's review and approval. Recipients who fail to provide satisfactory documentation may be required to return unsupported funds. The organization also requires completion of appropriate tax forms and issues required tax reporting documents. true 0 0 Fellowship Stipends 4 39542 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The organization requires all grant recipients to execute a signed Fellowship Agreement before any grant disbursement that outlines all monitoring procedures and requirements. Recipients must submit receipts and documentation substantiating their use of funds for approved fellowship activities by the end of their fellowship term. All submitted documentation is subject to the organization's review and approval. Recipients who fail to provide satisfactory documentation may be required to return unsupported funds. The organization also requires completion of appropriate tax forms and issues required tax reporting documents. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the California Attorney General Charities Registry. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the California Attorney General Charities Registry or can be made available upon written request to the organization.