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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $100,584 Revenue: $14,800

BIRD ADOPTION: As a measure to prevent inadvertent avian abuse or neglect within our community, Free Flight receives parrots relinquished from private parties who are no longer able to care for them...

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BIRD ADOPTION: As a measure to prevent inadvertent avian abuse or neglect within our community, Free Flight receives parrots relinquished from private parties who are no longer able to care for them due to changing life conditions and/or health and behavioral challenges with the bird. We provide a nurturing home, working to re-socialize each bird while addressing their individual mental, physical, and emotional needs - for the remainder of their life or until such time that they can be adopted out into an appropriate new home.

Program 2
Expenses: $99,233

SPECIALIZED BOARDING FOR PARROT SOCIALIZATION AND OWNER-PARROT RELATIONSHIP LONGEVITY SUPPORT: Free Flight meets a truly unique, niche need within our community. Our one-of-a-kind sanctuary...

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SPECIALIZED BOARDING FOR PARROT SOCIALIZATION AND OWNER-PARROT RELATIONSHIP LONGEVITY SUPPORT: Free Flight meets a truly unique, niche need within our community. Our one-of-a-kind sanctuary environment, equipped with staff trained in avian husbandry & enrichment, maintains strict veterinary clearance requirements. Our team is committed to providing a safe haven (including housing, basic training/behavior modification and ambient social learning opportunities) for parrots. We are here for people to turn to in the event their parrot requires temporary placement, and for providing educational resources that help owners better understand, care for, and maintain lasting positive relationships with them.During a parrot's stay, they have access to outdoor fresh air time daily, nutritious food, grooming services as needed, and are permitted to (safely) socialize through interactions with other parrots and the public.Free Flight gives companion parrot owners options to maintain their capacity to provide permanent home/care for their birds amidst all the challenges and obligations of daily life as their circumstances and need change over time.

Program 3
Expenses: $52,390

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION: Free Flight provides a truly unique opportunity for the public to safely engage with and learn about the complex personalities and need of parrots. Throughout the year...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION: Free Flight provides a truly unique opportunity for the public to safely engage with and learn about the complex personalities and need of parrots. Throughout the year we host a wide array of on and off-site educational outreach events such as field trips, guided tours, scout troop badge workshops, classroom/assembly visits, summer youth programs, and more. Our primary goal at each event is to walk away knowing we've increased awareness of the parrots and the ways in which they need our help to advocate (be their voice) for avian welfare and conservation efforts around the world. As part of these programs, Free Flight hosts adult volunteers, Junior (high school) docents, Senior docents, and occasional collegiate interns throughout the year as well.

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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%
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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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