2026-09-23T08:26:29-05:00 2025-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 14815 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WAY SUITE 300 CHARLOTTE NC 28277 990 2025-01-01 561762824 CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE CHIL 9194668593 751 CORPORATE CENTER DR 130 RALEIGH NC 27607 PATRICE NELLI PRESIDENT AND CEO 9194668593 2026-09-21 1 KATHRINE A WARLICK P02065266 7049985200 2026-09-21 2025 PATRICE NELLI 751 CORPORATE CENTER DR 130 RALEIGH NC 27607 4431204 0 X WWW.CHILDRENSFLIGHTOFHOPE.ORG X 1991 NC PROVIDE FLIGHTS TO ESSENTIAL, LIFE-CHANGING, AND LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN. 13 13 9 400 0 0 3982010 3549638 0 0 83150 88289 237754 387916 4302914 4025843 2910788 2410248 0 0 701263 822038 0 0 538379 525396 589808 4137447 3822094 165467 203749 3397049 3420562 506822 537486 2890227 2883076 X CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE (CFOH) PROVIDES FLIGHTS TO ESSENTIAL, LIFE-CHANGING, AND LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN. TOGETHER WITH OUR DONORS, PARTNERS, AND CHAMPIONS, WE EASE THE EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES, WITH FLIGHTS EVERY TIME THEY TRAVEL FOR SPECIALIZED CARE NO MATTER THE DISTANCE OR FREQUENCY. 0 1 2792419 2410248 0 CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE (CFOH) REMOVES BARRIERS TO SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE BY PROVIDING FREE AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN WITH RARE, COMPLEX, AND LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS, SPONSORS, AIRLINE PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS, CFOH PROVIDES FLIGHTS FOR A CHILD AND ONE PARENT OR GUARDIAN AS OFTEN AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE HEALTHCARE JOURNEY.WITHOUT CFOH, MANY FAMILIES WOULD BE FORCED TO POSTPONE TREATMENT, TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES BY CAR, INCUR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OR FORGO ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED CARE ALTOGETHER. CFOH BELIEVES THAT NEITHER DISTANCE NOR THE COST OF TRAVEL SHOULD PREVENT A CHILD FROM RECEIVING LIFECHANGING OR LIFESAVING MEDICAL TREATMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CHILDREN TRAVELING TO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HOSPITALS AND CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE THAT OFFER SPECIALIZED CARE UNAVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.IN 2025, CFOH PROVIDED 2,714 FLIGHTS FOR 703 CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES MORE THAN DOUBLING OUR IMPACT IN FOUR YEARS, HELPING FAMILIES ACCESS CARE AT 89 HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS. THESE FLIGHTS SUPPORTED CHILDREN FACING MORE THAN 230 UNIQUE DIAGNOSES, INCLUDING PEDIATRIC CANCERS, RARE GENETIC DISORDERS, AND OTHER COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS. MANY CHILDREN REQUIRED REPEATED TRAVEL OVER MONTHS OR YEARS TO RECEIVE TREATMENT, SURGERIES, CLINICAL TRIALS, AND FOLLOW-UP CARE.CFOH UTILIZES A COST-EFFECTIVE COMMERCIAL AIRLINE MODEL THAT ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND SERVE MORE FAMILIES WHILE MAINTAINING THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE MEDICAL TRAVEL NEEDS. ALL APPLICANTS UNDERGO A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT VERIFIES MEDICAL NECESSITY AND FINANCIAL NEED, WITH ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF CHARITABLE RESOURCES AND CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES.THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF CFOH IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE OR A FAMILY'S FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, CAN ACCESS THE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH OUTCOMES. 2792419 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NC X PATRICE NELLI 9194668593 751 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE SUITE RALEIGH NC 27607 JASON SANDNER BOARD CHAIR/TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 RIC RICHARDS SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER ALLEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT CALLAHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GILL COOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JESSIE DOLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA ELIOPOULOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER FIELDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BEN GRIFFITH BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY SHAFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF STOCKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH TUREK MD PHD MBA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW WINZENZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JON ZWINSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAT NELLI PRESIDENT AND CEO 50.00 X 172040 0 15391 LEIGH LONGINO COO 40.00 X 132650 0 10992 BERRI O'NEAL GORMLEY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 118385 0 8803 423075 0 35186 3 0 1 0 0 1198115 2351523 1284984 3549638 88289 88289 672112 1198115 310166 361946 361946 121165 95195 25970 25970 4025843 0 0 476205 2205827 2205827 204421 204421 187432 64842 46029 76561 538743 183005 131798 223940 43971 13764 10581 19626 51892 17627 12695 21570 81664 81664 157210 33844 37772 85594 45172 1735 43437 52950 12648 11995 28307 53177 18506 16537 18134 76523 32910 17654 25959 42399 3290 18956 20153 17899 17899 3734 3734 FEES/SERVICE PAYMENTS 57984 40506 17478 1096 39 1057 3822094 2792419 491296 538379 1714885 1923771 891653 955552 378285 172271 3280 9678 16497 30712 94767 30042 73614 64725 318835 263853 3397049 3420562 151224 242623 0 5000 355598 289863 506822 537486 X 2630962 2821586 259265 61490 2890227 2883076 3397049 3420562 X 203749 26548 -237448 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2134144 3040798 2735252 3982010 3549638 15441842 2134144 3040798 2735252 3982010 3549638 15441842 2976154 12465688 11291 24784 67335 83150 88289 274849 500 6120 19927 8369 34916 15751607 2827311 0.79140 0.81550 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 500. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 6,120. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 19,927. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 8,369. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22233 9567 12666 72534 20475 52059 64725 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 257815 DEPOSITS 6038 263853 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 289863 289863 X 4074680 26548 16900 43448 4031232 -5389 -5389 4025843 3844383 16900 5389 22289 3822094 0 3822094 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT CONSIDERED A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THERE IS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECORD A LIABILITY FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ANY RELATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION OR CLASS OF TRANSACTIONS WILL BE OVERTURNED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE ANY SIGNIFICANT INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES EXIST AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS -5,389. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS 5,389. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE BAHAMAS 16 10423 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE COLUMBIA 4 10368 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 26 44316 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE ECUADOR 4 11440 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE GUATEMALA 4 18123 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE HONDURAS 14 18700 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE IRELAND 2 5170 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE JORDAN 6 6875 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE MEXICO 30 34403 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE NICARAGUA 4 5280 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE PAKISTAN 2 4400 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE PERU 2 5170 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE UNITED KINGDOM 10 23925 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE SRI LANKA 2 4400 AIRLINE MILES AND FLIGHT VOUCHERS CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: ALL CASH FUNDS ARE TRACKED IN QUICKBOOKS SOFTWARE. GRANTS RELATED TO FLIGHTS ARE TRACKED VIA EXCEL AND A MONTHLY ENTRY IS RECORDED IN QUICKBOOKS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO REPORTS BACK TO AIRLINE PARTNERS, PER THEIR GRANT SPECIFICIATIONS, AT A MINIMUM ANNUALLY. REPORTS INCLUDE SPECIFIC BOOKING NUMBERS, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS, DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL AIRPORTS AND DATES. DENIM AND DIAMONDS 1075475 491226 584249 19205 28452 60794 34251 58186 HOPS FOR HOPE 488461 450977 37484 12696 3303 4700 30945 1 306291 255912 50379 18480 20233 6848 12073 1870227 1198115 672112 19205 59628 84330 45799 101204 310166 361946 121165 76450 14725 4020 1 0.77000 121165 76450 14725 4020 95195 25970 NC TX IL 0 NORTH CAROLINA STATUTE PERMITS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD A MAXIMUM OF FIVE RAFFLES PER YEAR WITHOUT OBTAINING A LICENSE. TEXAS STATUTE PERMITS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD A MAXIMIUM OF FOUR RAFFLES PER YEAR WITHOUT OBTAINING A LICENSE. THE ORGANIZATION HELD THREE RAFFLES DURING 2025, SO NO LICENSE WAS NEEDED IN NORTH CAROLINA OR TEXAS. 0 1 0 1.00000 PATRICE NELLI 751 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 13 RALEIGH NC 27607 0 0 1 AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN 1406 0 2205827 CASH PAID AND AIRLINE VALUATIONS FLIGHTS ARE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FOR FAMILIES IN NEED PART I, LINE 2: ALL CASH FUNDS ARE TRACKED IN QUICKBOOKS SOFTWARE. GRANTS RELATED TO FLIGHTS ARE TRACKED VIA EXCEL AND A MONTHLY ENTRY IS RECORDED IN QUICKBOOKS. X X X X 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 PAT NELLI PRESIDENT AND CEO 163319 0 8721 0 0 0 0 0 15391 0 187431 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 5 A BONUS STRUCTURE IS IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE METRICS BASED ON REVENUE, EXPENSE AND MISSION GOALS. PART I, LINE 6 A BONUS STRUCTURE IS IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE METRICS BASED ON NET REVENUE GOALS. X MILES/VOUCHERS 3 1301884 FMV PER AIRLINE 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF AIRLINE MILES AND TRAVEL VOUCHERS FROM 3 AIRLINES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 WITH THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE PHASED OUT SERVICES TO INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN 2025 TO FOCUS RESOURCES ON THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SPECIALIZED MEDICAL TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AMONG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) IS ESTABLISHED UNDER ARTICLE VI OF THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS (BYLAWS) AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD) OF CHILDREN'S FLIGHT OF HOPE (ORGANIZATION), WITHIN ITS AUTHORITY AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF ACTIONS RESERVED FOR FULL BOARD. THIS COMMITTEE WILL PRIORITIZE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR THE BOARD TO ADDRESS, VET THROUGH ISSUES THOROUGHLY, AND STEER THE FULL BOARD TOWARD EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REACT TO URGENT OR TIME-SENSITIVE MATTERS AS NEEDED. ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL ALSO BE MEMBERS OF THE FULL BOARD, WILL BE APPOINTED PER CFOH BY-LAWS, AND WILL INCLUDE: CEO BOARD CHAIR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TREASURER SECRETARY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR SHALL SERVE AS A NON-VOTING MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE SECRETARY SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE TREASURER SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO, COO AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ALL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990. THEY THEN PROVIDE IT TO THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS, BEFORE BEING FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY ACKNOWLDGE IN WRITING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE COFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES REGARDING AN ACTION BEFORE THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD ON THE MATTER BUT MUST LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORMALLY EVALUATES THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE PROCESS IS LED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH NO STAFF PRESENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMITTEE MAKES COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON UNCOLLECTABLE PROMISES TO GIVE -237,448. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.