NonprofitsFree Flight

Animal-Related

Free Flight

DEL MAR, CA

Total revenue

$338K

Total expenses

$283K

Net assets

$401K

Grants received

$46K

10 grants

EIN

330498947

Tax year

2024

Mission

Free flight strives to unite the needs of birds and people throughprograms offered through our learning center and the services weprovide. Our parrots help by inspiring visitors to learn more, and toparticipate in one of our multiple educational programs. We teachadults and children the proper methods of avian care to advocate forthe well being of companion parrots in society as a whole. We bringthe community together through events to celebrate the human animalbond and foster the connection between parrots and people.

Programs

3 programs

ON-SITE OUTREACH - Free Flight is an open sanctuary that provides a unique opportunity for the public to safely engage with and learn about the complex personalities and needs of parrots. We host individuals and groups families,schools, camps, assisted living facilities, clubs, and special interest groups through regular visitation, field trips, and custom guided tours e.g.,American Sign Language ASL Interpreted Tours. We train adult volunteers in parrot care and interpretive communications, who join our expert staff in helping guests develop a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds. Free Flight also offers seasonal youth camps and a special junior docent training program for teenagers interested inavian husbandry and sanctuary operations.

Expenses: $75K

OFF SITE OUTREACH - Free Flight travels to local venues e.g., schools, assisted living facilities, private homes, corporate offices, and public spaces and community events in San Diego County, where we offer interactive educational presentations on exotic birds to increase public awareness for their well-being and of the special human-avian bond.

Expenses: $47K

Other programs include bird sponsorship which provides individuals with the opportunity to financially sponsor a bird without the full burden of ownership but with dedicated interaction.

Expenses: $32K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$134K
Program service revenue$192K
Investment income$12K
Other revenue
Total revenue$338K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$161K
Fundraising$2K
Other expenses$123K
Total expenses$283K
Total assets$404K
Net assets$401K

People

5 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MARY STRUBLE

Executive Dir.

Board

$25K

20 hrs/wk

STEWART HALPREN

CFO

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

CAMILLE ROSEFELD

President

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

LAUREN ALVAREZ

Secretary

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

FRANK NAPOLITANO

Director

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 10 of 10

FromAmountPurposeYear
$2K
ANIMALS
2023
$2K
TO MAINTAIN A SANCTUARY FOR UNWANTED EXOTIC BIRDS.
2023
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL AND CHARITABLE USES AND PURPOSES
2023
$25K
FREE FLIGHTS 2021 END-OF-YEAR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
2022
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL AND CHARITABLE USES AND PURPOSES
2022
$500
TO MAINTAIN A SANCTUARY FOR UNWANTED EXOTIC BIRDS.
2022
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL AND CHARITABLE USES AND PURPOSES
2021
$1K
UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL AND CHARITABLE USES AND PURPOSES
2020

Funded by

$46K from 5 funders · 10 grants · 2020–2024

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2022

Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Pnc Bank N A

$13K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Mgdc Apgar Foundation

$4K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Sempra Foundation

$2K · 1 grant · 2023

The Burnham Foundation

$2K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN330498947
NTEE codeD20
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-11
Formed2009
Employees8
Volunteers25
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