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EIN 38-4000964

Blue Ridge Honor Flight

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Hendersonville
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
Description
Blue Ridge Honor Flight raises funds to charter jets and transport America's veterans to Washington, DC where they visit memorials honoring their service and sacrifices. On May 4, a total of 188 veterans were flown along with 176 guardian volunteers and leaders. In 2022, three flights happened on April 23, May 21, and October 1, with funds raised for three jets. Veterans were provided with free round-trip flights, meals, ground transportation, and more. Blue Ridge Honor Flight is located in Hendersonville, NC.
Total revenues
$148,576
2022
Total expenses
$286,243
2022
Total assets
$280,380
2022
Num. employees
0
2019

Program areas at Blue Ridge Honor Flight

Funds were raised to charter two jets to fly veterans to see their memorials in Washington, dc. One hundred and eighy-eight veterans were flown, accompanied by one hundred and seventy-six guardian volunteers and leaders. The date of the flights were may 4, 2019 and september 21, 2019. Veterans were treated to meals, ground transportation, and gifts of commemorative shirts, hats, coins, books, etc. Upon the flights' arrival home, the veterans were greeted by a crowd of over 500 individuals, in a welcome home event.
Funds were raised to provide veterans restoration quarters, a homeless veteran help center, christmas gifts consisting of winter coats, hats, and gloves for three hundred and fifty men, women, and children in december 2019. Christmas toys were also distributed to veterans children.
Funds were raised to Honor veterans twice a month at a free veterans' breakfast, with average attendance of eighty-three veterans, every third thursday, and a free veterans' wing night, with average attendance of forty veterans, every last wednesday.

Who funds Blue Ridge Honor Flight

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ray Sutton Mcgehee FoundationNon-Restricted Operational Support$2,000
Baird FoundationOther$1,250
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$44

Personnel at Blue Ridge Honor Flight

NameTitleCompensation
David E AdamsTreasurer$0
Jeffery L MillerPresident$0
Robert HaggardVice President$0
Joann NaegerSecretary$0

Financials for Blue Ridge Honor Flight

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$148,576
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$148,576

Form 990s for Blue Ridge Honor Flight

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-21990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-10990EZView PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Honor Flight MaineBrunswick, ME$424,445
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HhausaWisconsin Rapids, WI$75,758
South Willamette Valley Honor FlightSpringfield, OR$240,720
Warriors Choice FoundationJupiter, FL$187,960
Mobility 4 VeteransWaupaca, WI$88,606
Patriot K9S of WisconsinincWausau, WI$725,641
Military Outreach USA NFPLibertyville, IL$151,220
Building Dreams for MarinesNashua, NH$207,584
Partners for PatriotsAnthon, IA$139,846
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,250 from Baird Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Ray Sutton Mcgehee Foundation
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsMilitary and veteran charitiesHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1504 Fifth Ave W Suite B
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Henderson County, NC
Website URL
blueridgehonorflight.com/ 
IRS details
EIN
38-4000964
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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