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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2377085

LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04332

Financials

$3.5M$7.5M2022$3.4M$2.4M2023$4.5M$3.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,513,871$3,658,751$855,120$8,281,963$159,050$8,122,913
June 30, 2024990$3,353,427$2,432,258$921,169$8,070,324$890,374$7,179,950
June 30, 2023990$3,529,967$7,518,297-$3,988,330$6,819,568$632,104$6,187,464
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,321,517
Program service revenue
$925,684
Investment income
$305,689
Net income from fundraising events
-$45,090
Net income from gaming
$1,049
Net income from sales of inventory
$5,022
Other revenue
-$39,019

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,225,730
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,546
Accounting fees
$30,978
Occupancy
$43,836
Travel
$34,963
Depreciation
$11,414
Program services (functional)
$2,371,513
Management and general (functional)
$522,450
Fundraising (functional)
$764,788

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,070,324
Total assets, end of year
$8,281,963
Total liabilities, end of year
$159,050
Net assets, end of year
$8,122,913
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,873
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,367,671
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,755,242
Gross receipts
$4,575,524
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
ME

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kathleen O'HalloranExecutive Director
Officer
60$189,016$15,822
Zachary BrandweinChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
Quentin WalzVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Cynthia J WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
David G HummTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
David BerezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Daniel R DaigneaultDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Brian EloweDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Chris FifeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Karen FordDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Dayana Krawchuk PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Rachel MalcolmDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Robert Montgomery-RiceDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Lori Beth SchwartzDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Linda VarrellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Zachary BrandweinChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
Quentin WalzVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Cynthia J WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
David BerezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Daniel R DaigneaultDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Diane DanielsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Brian EloweDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Chris FifeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Karen FordDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David G HummDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dayana Krawchuk PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Rachel MalcolmDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Robert Montgomery-RiceDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Lori Beth SchwartzDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Linda VarrellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Richard J MarshuetzPast Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kathleen O'HalloranExecutive Director
Officer
60$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Zachary BrandweinChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
Quentin WalzVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard J MarshuetzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Cynthia J WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
David BerezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Daniel R DaigneaultDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Diane DanielsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Karen FordDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David G HummDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dayana KrawchukDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Rachel MalcolmDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Robert Montgomery-RiceDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Lori Beth SchwartzDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Linda VarrellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Mackenzie LymanPast Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Kathleen O'HalloranExecutive Director
Officer
60$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 859, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0859
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kathleen O'Halloran, PO Box 859, Augusta, ME 04332
Signed the 990
Kathleen O'Halloran, Executive Director
Phone
(207) 230-7092
Return prepared by
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC

Mission

The LifeFlight Foundation (LFF) is an independent nonprofit organization governed by a Board comprised of business, community, and medical leaders from across Maine. The Foundation secures resources for Maine's major air medical and critical care transport needs including: infrastructure such as hospital helipads, airport runways and fueling systems, aviation weather systems, instrument flight systems, communication systems; the capital acquisition of specialized medical equipment and technology; the capital acquisition of medical aircraft and ground vehicles; and the provision of continuing medical education for hospital and EMS personnel throughout Maine.Additionally, the Foundation is responsible for raising statewide awareness about LifeFlight of Maine and the Foundation, which it accomplishes through a comprehensive media and communication strategy and strategic partnerships.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In FY2025 (July 2024-June 2025), the Foundation raised more than $3.3 million dollars to support the capital needs of LifeFlight of Maine. In that time period, the Foundation transferred $2.2 million to LifeFlight to meet those needs. Purchases included: a fixed wing avionics package, support for the Critical Care Academy, new and upgraded medical equipment, crew uniforms and equipment and salary support for the Access and Elevate (mental health & wellness) Coordinator positions.
    Expenses $2,371,513 · grants $2,225,730 · revenue $925,684
  • The LifeFlight Foundation is responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing and communication efforts for both the Foundation and LifeFlight of Maine. This includes a multi-faceted outreach strategy to a range of constituents, including donors, partners, and patients from across Maine. The Foundation produces several print pieces, negotiates advertising and partnership arrangements, oversees all social media, and is in the process of completing a comprehensive crisis communications plan.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-2377085
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E62)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,281,963
Income (IRS master file)
$4,575,524

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,513,871$3,658,751$8,281,963XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$3,353,427$2,432,258$8,070,324IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$3,529,967$7,518,297$6,819,568XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$7,601,878$3,001,023$10,633,426IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 52-2377085).

Questions about LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION is 52-2377085.
Is LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION 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 LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kathleen O'Halloran.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,016 (Kathleen O'Halloran, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,513,871, expenses of $3,658,751 and total assets of $8,281,963 at year end.

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