Vital Flight Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Knies

Phone

9546710125

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Vital Flight Inc, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $105K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 156% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $101K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE ACCESS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED SEEKING FREE AIR TRANSPORTATION TO SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OR DISTANT DESTINATIONS DUE TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL CRISIS. WE SERVE PATIENTS IN FLORIDA, THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS AND SOUTHERN GEORGIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $97,584 Revenue: $104,745

Vital Flight, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in public benefit flying, coordinating free transportation by private aircraft (or donated commercial tickets) to distant...

Vital Flight, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in public benefit flying, coordinating free transportation by private aircraft (or donated commercial tickets) to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available, impractical, or simply not affordable. Additionally, experiences are arranged for special needs children and their families as a respite to their daily struggles. In 2024, a total of 186 missions were coordinated. Program services costs included those for mission operations, public education, and chapter development. Mission operational costs included 52178 of in-kind donated pilot services, flight costs, and donated commercial airline tickets.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,745

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $104,745

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $97,584

Other Expenses $100,714

TOTAL EXPENSES $100,714

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$104,745	$40,930	+1.6%
Expenses	$100,714	$46,333	+1.2%
Net Income	$4,031	$-5,403	-1.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Knies	Chairman	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce Bromberg	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Henrique Rodriguez	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Mickiewicz	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Coviello	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Debbie Anderson	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Suresh Atapattu	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joel Harris	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$104,745	$100,714	$29,201	$4,031
2023	$160,210	$165,613	$35,546	$-5,403
2022	$151,224	$171,256	$38,196	$-20,032
2021	$67,758	$70,013	$65,834	$-2,255
2020	$138,219	$110,720	$66,258	$27,499
2019	$220,955	$224,861	$36,128	$-3,906
2018	$198,758	$207,442	$41,093	$-8,684