FREE FLIGHT

EIN: 330498947 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

DEL MAR, CA

Total Revenue
$428,699
Total Expenses
$337,248
Total Assets
$495,568
Net Assets
$492,927
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Lauren Alvarez
Phone
8584813148
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FREE FLIGHT, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $429K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $91K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

FREE FLIGHT STRIVES TO UNITE THE NEEDS OF BIRDS AND PEOPLE THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH OUR LEARNING CENTER AND THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE. OUR PARROTS HELP BY INSPIRING VISITORS TO LEARN MORE, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF OUR MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE TEACH ADULTS AND CHILDREN THE PROPER METHODS OF AVIAN CARE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE WELL BEING OF COMPANION PARROTS IN SOCIETY AS A WHOLE. WE BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND AND FOSTER THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PARROTS AND PEOPLE.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $211,719
Program Service Revenue $207,206
Investment Income $9,774
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $428,699

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $186,479
Fundraising Expenses $5,904
Program Expenses $287,686
Other Expenses $150,769
TOTAL EXPENSES $337,248

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $428,699 $337,862 +0.3%
Expenses $337,248 $283,148 +0.2%
Net Income $91,451 $54,714 +0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
9
Volunteers
25

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
3
$26,628
Total Directors
5
$26,628
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY STRUBLE Executive Dir. 20.00
Officer Director
$26,628 $0 $26,628
Rebecca Koller Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN ALVAREZ President 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK NAPOLITANO CFO 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Camille Rosefeld Director 0.25
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
2025 $428,699 $337,248 $495,568 $91,451
2024 $337,862 $283,148 $404,110 $54,714
2023 $248,234 $244,999 $352,067 $3,235
2022 $271,257 $223,860 $352,692 $47,397
2021 $275,543 $184,563 $299,053 $90,980
2019 $236,266 $169,381 $231,264 $66,885
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