Above The Clouds Inc is located in Norwood, MA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Above The Clouds Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Above The Clouds Inc generated $196.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $133.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ABOVE THE CLOUDS, INCS MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND HOPE TO SERIOUSLY ILL, DISABLED, AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH THE WONDER OF SMALL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS: DREAM FLYERS, DISCOVERY FLYERS AND CADET FLYERS OUR VOLUNTEER PILOTS AND VOLUNTEERS OPERATE OUT OF NORWOOD AIRPORT, NORWOOD,MA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DREAM FLYERS PROGRAM: A SPECIAL WAY TO BRING JOY AND HOPE TO SERIOUSLY ILL, DISABLED, AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. DREAM FLYERS ALSO BENEFITS CHILDREN WHO ARE DISABLED OR UNDERPRIVILEGED OR WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A PILOT, FLIGHT COORDINATOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER. THE DREAM FLYER IS ESCORTED INTO THE PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING ROOM WHERE THEY LEARN ABOUT THE BASICS OF FLIGHT AND WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TAKE-OFF. THE PILOT AND FLYER ARE ESCORTED TO THE RAMP, COMPLETE A FULL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK OF THE AIRPLANE, AND TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, FOLLOWING A PATH DEVELOPED WITH THE FLYER. IF THE FLYER WISHED, AND THE PILOT FEELS ITS SAFE AND APPROPRIATE, THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE THE CONTROLS AND FLY THE PLANE. AFTER LANDING AND RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT, THE FLYER IS PRESENTED WITH A PERSONALIZED FLIGHT JACKET AND A PAIR OF AVAITORS. THE ENTIRE DAY IS RECORDED PROFESSIONALLY IN PHOTO AND VIDEO.
IN THE DISCOVERY FLYERS PROGRAM, TEENAGERS ARE INTRODUCED TO AVIATION BY DISCOVERY PILOT MENTORS. DISCOVERY FLYERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FLY REGULARLY WITH THEIR DISCOVERY PILOTS. THE YOUNG FLYERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO FLY THE PLANE FROM THE CO-PILOTS SEAT. DISCOVERY FLYERS ATTEND PERIODIC AVIATION FIELD TRIPS AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO HELP OUT ON DREAM FLIGHT DAYS.
CADET FLYERS PROGRAMS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE AT-RISK YOUTH FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO ALL FACETS OF AVIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Greg Bongiorno President/chairman Exec. Comm | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Hew Crooks Treasurer/executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Hanson Executive Committee Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Donovan Jr Trustee/director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara D'alessandro Trustee/director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Katharine Cronk MD Trustee/director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $112,318 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,838 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $195,156 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,150 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $196,306 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,692 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $625 |
Fees for services: Management | $78,678 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,410 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,066 |
Information technology | $1,144 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,266 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $591 |
Insurance | $10,454 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $132,993 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $382,747 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,428 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,068 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $387,243 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $800 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $800 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $386,443 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $387,243 |