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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2259200

STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ROANOKE, VA 24012

Financials

$1.6M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$1,619,970$1,626,375-$6,405$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,679
Program service revenue
$1,604,008
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$12,283
Other revenue
$12,283

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,436
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$494,339
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$536,061
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,073
Occupancy
$43,103
Program services (functional)
$1,581,839
Management and general (functional)
$44,536

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,192
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$1,620,401
Employees
26
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
VA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
JON E BEARDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
38.28$60,380$60,380
FRED COOTS IIIPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY BETH NASHVP/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRADLEY BOETTCHERTREASURER/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TRAVIS PROFITDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
22 WAYPOINT DR NW, ROANOKE, VA 24012-1139
In care of
% JON BEARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
22 WAYPOINT DR NW, ROANOKE VA 24012
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
FRED A COOTS III, 22 WAYPOINT DR NW, ROANOKE, VA 24012
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
FRED A COOTS III, 22 WAYPOINT DRIVE NW, ROANOKE VA 24012
Signed the 990
FRED A COOTS III, PRESIDENT
Phone
(540) 815-2107
Return prepared by
BIBLE ACCOUNTING ENROLLED AGENTS

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ENTITY IS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND THUS THE OVERALL QUALITY OF AVIATION PERSONNEL, IN WAYS THAT ARE NOT POSSIBLE IN A TRADITIONAL FLIGHT SCHOOL MODEL, AND TO ASSIST THOSE WITHOUT THE MEANS OR BACKGROUND TO AFFORD OR EXCEL WHEN GIVEN THOSE OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AIRCRAFT & SIMULATOR RENTAL/GENERAL INCOME/INSTRUCTION
    Expenses $1,581,839 · grants $27,436 · revenue $1,604,008

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-2259200
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Income (IRS master file)
$1,620,401

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: FRED A COOTS III
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2025$1,619,970$1,626,375$0XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: FRED A COOTS III
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-2259200).

Questions about STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION is 99-2259200.
Is STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRED A COOTS III.
Who are the officers and directors of STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,380 (JON E BEARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does STAR FLIGHT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,619,970, expenses of $1,626,375 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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