Nonprofit · EIN 46-1611467
ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC
Tax-exempt · NORWOOD, MA 02062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,593 | $74,173 | $22,420 | $411,682 | $2,819 | $408,863 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $196,306 | $132,993 | $63,313 | $387,243 | $800 | $386,443 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,390
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,203
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $14,231
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,217
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $15,348
- Occupancy
- $21,916
- Other expenses
- $16,692
- Program services (functional)
- $8,221
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $387,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $411,682
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,819
- Net assets, end of year
- $408,863
- Cash, savings and investments
- $408,420
- Land and buildings
- $1,477
- Gross receipts
- $96,593
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND SANTOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $14,231 |
| GREG BONGIORNO | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN EXEC. COMM | 10 | $0 |
| MARK HANSON | VICE PRES/EXEC. COMMITTEE MEMEBER | 5 | $0 |
| HEW CROOKS | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| PAUL ZAUNER | CLERK/BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCY VENEZIA | INCOMING EXEC. DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee | 30 | $78,678 |
| MARIE FREISLEBEN | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $9,231 |
| GREG BONGIORNO | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN EXEC. COMM Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HEW CROOKS | TREASURER/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK HANSON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DONOVAN JR | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA D'ALESSANDRO | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE CRONK MD | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHEEHAN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAMID HAIDER | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 ACCESS RD, NORWOOD, MA 02062-5239
- In care of
- % UDS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- HEW CROOKS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (617) 448-5111
- Return prepared by
- Michael A Galer CPA PC
Mission
ABOVE THE CLOUDS, INCS MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND HOPE TO SERIOUSLY ILL, DISABLED, AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH THE WONDER OF SMALL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS: DREAM FLYERS AND DISCOVERY FLYERS, OUR VOLUNTEER PILOTS AND VOLUNTEERS OPERATE OUT OF NORWOOD AIRPORT, NORWOOD,MA
Program accomplishments
- The Dream Flyer Program provides children and teens with a personalized, one-on-one aviation experience,completely free of charge. Each Dream Flyer is paired with a dedicated volunteer pilot who donates their time,aircraft, and resources, including the cost of fuel and landing fees to ensure an unforgettable day in the sky.Expenses $5,878
- In the Discovery Flyers program, teenagers are introduced to aviation by Discovery Pilot mentors. Discovery Flyers have the opportunity to fly regularly with their Discovery Pilots. During these flights, the young Flyers aregiven the opportunity to fly the plane from the co-pilots seat. In addition, Discovery Flyers attend periodicaviation field trips and are encouraged to help out on Dream Flight Days. One example was a Fly-Out to CTs Bradlee International Airport where we visited the New England Air MuseumExpenses $2,343
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1611467
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $411,682
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,593
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $96,593 | $74,173 | $411,682 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $196,306 | $132,993 | $387,243 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $214,912 | $238,072 | $324,971 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1611467).
Questions about ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC
- What is the EIN of ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC is 46-1611467.
- Is ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,231 (RAYMOND SANTOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ABOVE THE CLOUDS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $96,593, expenses of $74,173 and total assets of $411,682 at year end.
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