Nonprofit · EIN 56-1762824
CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,025,843 | $3,822,094 | $203,749 | $3,420,562 | $537,486 | $2,883,076 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $4,302,914 | $4,137,447 | $165,467 | $3,397,049 | $506,822 | $2,890,227 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,116,322 | $2,809,442 | $306,880 | $2,746,780 | $56,349 | $2,690,431 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,549,638
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $88,289
- Net income from fundraising events
- $361,946
- Net income from gaming
- $25,970
- Other revenue
- $387,916
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,410,248
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,432
- Other salaries and wages
- $538,743
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $822,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $81,664
- Occupancy
- $76,523
- Travel
- $42,399
- Depreciation
- $17,899
- Program services (functional)
- $2,792,419
- Management and general (functional)
- $491,296
- Fundraising (functional)
- $538,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,397,049
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,420,562
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $537,486
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,883,076
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $64,725
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,821,586
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $61,490
- Gross receipts
- $4,431,204
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAT NELLI | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $172,040 | $15,391 |
| LEIGH LONGINO | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,650 | $10,992 |
| BERRI O'NEAL GORMLEY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,385 | $8,803 |
| JASON SANDNER | BOARD CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RIC RICHARDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILL COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE DOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA ELIOPOULOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SHAFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF STOCKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TUREK MD PHD MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WINZENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON ZWINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAT NELLI | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $155,387 | $2,162 |
| LEIGH LONGINO | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,823 | $1,486 |
| JOE DILLON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SANDNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH NUNN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WADE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CAUSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILL COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE DOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THANOS MAROGLOU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RIC RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF STOCKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TUREK MD PHD MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WINZENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ZWINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAT NELLI | CEO Officer | 40 | $157,336 | $9,899 |
| JENNIFER WADE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH NUNN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GARDNER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DILLON | TREASURER & INCOMING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CAUSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILL COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF STOCKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RIC RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THANOS MAROGLOU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TUREK MD PHD MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ZWINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 751 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130, RALEIGH, NC 27607-4873
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PATRICE NELLI, 751 CORPORATE CENTER DR 130, RALEIGH, NC 27607
- Signed the 990
- PATRICE NELLI, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (919) 466-8593
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,792,419 · grants $2,410,248
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1762824
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E62Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,420,562
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,431,204
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,025,843 | $3,822,094 | $3,420,562 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,302,914 | $4,137,447 | $3,397,049 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,116,322 | $2,809,442 | $2,746,780 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,246,917 | $2,248,771 | $2,418,814 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2016 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 56-1762824).
Questions about CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC is 56-1762824.
- Is CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE 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 CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE 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 CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICE NELLI.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,040 (PAT NELLI, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS FLIGHT OF HOPE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,025,843, expenses of $3,822,094 and total assets of $3,420,562 at year end.
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