TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

304 RUSSELL FIELD RD NE, ROME, GA 30165-9044

In care of

% NONE

Mailing address (990-N for 2016)

304 Russell Field Road, Rome GA 30165

Principal officer (990-N for 2016)

Thomas A Prior, 304 Russell Field Road, Rome GA 30165

Signed the 990-EZ

Thomas Prior, Treasurer

Phone

(478) 397-5542

Website

tigerflightfoundation.org

Mission

Leading Youth to the Dream of Flight and Offering Adults Opportunities to Serve Through Aviation

Program accomplishments

• TIGER FLIGHT AVIATION ACADEMY: The TigerFlight Aviation Academy is the hallmark of our aviation youth development effort. Only a year old, in 2025 this program quadrupled in size to nearly 30 youth regularly participating. Meeting alternate Thursdays during the school year from 6:30 to 8 pm, high school age students learn about aviation and careers in aviation. We partner with the Northwest Georgia Technical College Airframe and Powerplant school located on the airport. Each session begins with a learning/lecture period, then a team building exercise and finally a lab for hands-on application of a skill. During the summer months the sessions are dedicated to flight opportunities longer than a typical Young Eagle Flight. Several of the TFAA students have joined the TF Ground Crew.
  Expenses $10,224
• TIGER FLIGHT GROUND CREW In 2025 the Tiger Flight Ground crew directly served youth living in Floyd County, the area around Russell Regional Airport. 4-6 youth regularly participated in specific Ground Crew activities. They also supported TFF Young Eagle Rallies. The TF Ground Crew tow aircraft from the hangar in the morning and help pilots with their preflight. Working under the supervision of a TF Pilot, the TF Ground Crew marshal aircraft in and out of parking and escort guests walking from the hangar to the aircraft and back. When flying is complete for the day, the TF Ground Crew tow the aircraft back in the hangar and help clean the aircraft. Members of the TF Ground Crew regularly have the opportunity to fly with TF pilots and by interacting directly with pilots, learn about the aircraft and aviation in general. The TigerFlight Ground Crew is an integral and critical component of TigerFlight.
  Expenses $4,090
• SCOUTING, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AND TRAIL LIFE AVIATION BADGE CLINC In 2025 TFF hosted two Scouting Aviation Badge Clinics. 12 boys and girls and 6 adults participated in the clinics. The Scouts learned about the physics of flight, aircraft systems, navigation, how to preflight an aircraft, and how an airport operates. Each youth went for a 20-minute flight. TFF conducts these free flights for Scouts within the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagle program.
  Expenses $2,045
• SATURDAY FREE FLIGHTS: TigerFlight hosts organized youth groups usually on the first Saturday of the month. All flights are part of the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagle program. Youth who attend these events enjoy a 20-min aircraft ride and tours of the airport. This is a very popular youth activity. In 2025 we flew 154 youth on Young Eagle Flights.
  Expenses $16,359
• AIRPORT FIELD TRIPS: Tiger Flight airport field trips last about 2 hours. In the first hour we organize the tour with three 15-minute stations for 5-8 youth. 1) We walk around the outside of the aircraft describing how an airfoil produces lift, the parts of the aircraft, and how the flight control surfaces maneuver the plane. 2) Each student sits in the cockpit as we discuss the instruments, how the yoke and rudder pedals move the flight control surfaces, and how the throttle controls the engine. 3) During the airport tour we explain designations and markings for taxiways and runways, legs of the traffic pattern, the automatic weather station, how to interpret the windsock, and time zones around the world. In the second hour we lead them in a competitive activity making foam plate gliders and learning how to adjust the flight control surfaces to maneuver the glider to land on a specific spot and turn and fly through a hoop. Then we finish with a 15-min Pilot in Command of Your Life presentation. In 2025 119 youth attended TigerFlight Airport Field trips.
  Expenses $4,908
• PILOT IN COMMAND OF YOUR LIFE PRESENTATIONS: TF pilots offer these motivational presentations to youth groups and schools. We delivered two "PIC of Your Life" presentations in 2025. These presentations are part of field trips or other youth activities at the TF Hangar. Pilots speak about their experiences in aviation and weave through their path to becoming a pilot. The central themes include: Dream!! It's up to you to Dream and take steps to pursue your Dream. Establish a record of making appropriate decisions, pursue your dreams (not somebody else's). Establish excellence as a way of life, Don't be Good ...Be Great! Make plans to achieve your dreams, think long term, seek leadership opportunities, set short-term goals that lead to your long-term goal. Continually evaluate your progress toward your dream and make adjustments. Don't let short-term setbacks derail your pursuit of your long-term dream. Be resilient in pursing your dream. A dream without a plan is nothing more than a wish. Don't wish, Act!
  Expenses $2,045
• TIGER FLIGHT FORMATION TEAM: In 2025 the TigerFlight Formation Team performed a 2-ship flyover as part of the Veterans Day celebration at the City of Ball Ground, Georgia 4 of the 14 TF pilots make up the TigerFlight Formation Team. 3 of them are former military pilots; 2 were fighter pilots. Each member of the TF Formation Team completed rigorous training and was certified by a Formation and Safety Team (FAST) check pilot. The pilots on the team conduct regular training to maintain their formation proficiency.
  Expenses $1,227
• PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE ORIENTATION: Our objective in the PPLO is to make teenagers competitive for private pilot training scholarships. We focus specifically on the USAF Flight Academy, a free program for AFJROTC cadets to earn a private pilot license over a summer. Cadets attend up to 8 hours of ground school and receive up to 8 hours of inflight training. The instruction is pre-solo training with emphasis on basic aircraft control and understanding airport operations. In 2025 we did not have any youth in our PPLO program

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

20-0376607

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2005

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Community improvement and capacity building (S50)

Assets (IRS master file)

$106,323

Income (IRS master file)

$58,234

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0376607).

Questions about TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC is 20-0376607.

Is TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.

Are donations to TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC?

The 990-N for 2016 names Thomas A Prior.

Who are the officers and directors of TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does TIGERFLIGHT FOUNDATION INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,234, expenses of $44,395 and total assets of $106,323 at year end.

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