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HONOR FLIGHT NORTHERN ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 264015751 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · honorflightaz.org
revenue
$268K
expenses
$290K
net assets
$817K
employees
0
volunteers
79
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

The mission of Honor Flight Arizona is to pay homage to WWll, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans by providing the support needed for them to complete a three day journey of honor and remembrance to their memorials in Washington D. C. at no cost to them. Our Secondary mission is to educate our youth about the impact of WWll, Korean, and Vietnam War and the freedoms that our nation enjoys because of the service of the WWll, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans

profile · synthesized from sources

Honor Flight Northern Arizona provides free, three-day trips to Washington, D.C. for U.S. military veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. The organization transports veterans to visit their national memorials, offering a journey of honor and remembrance. As a regional hub of the national Honor Flight Network, it relies entirely on volunteers and private funding to operate.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Three-day, all-expenses-paid trip for veterans to visit their national memorials in Washington, D.C., including transportation, lodging, meals, and guided tours; veterans are accompanied by volunteer Guardians
Youth Education Initiative
Program to educate students and youth groups about the service and sacrifices of WWII, Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans and the freedoms secured through their service
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Honor Flight Programs for Veterans 8 activities
    • Conducts time-specific veteran trips
      Organized and executed specific trips, including a November 2025 flight and prior trips focused on World War II veterans to reflect on their service and wartime experiences.
    • Deploys volunteer guardians to support veterans during trips
      Recruits and organizes trained volunteers known as Guardians to accompany veterans throughout the trip, providing physical assistance at airports, during flights, and at memorial sites to ensure safety and a meaningful experience.
    • Organize and conduct honor flights for veterans to Washington, D.C. memorials
      Plans and executes 8 to 10 annual three-day trips from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for veterans, primarily to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. The organization has completed over 100 flights and transported more than 2,500 veterans, with a focus on World War II veterans in earlier years.
    • Organize and conduct honor flights to Washington, D.C. for veterans
      Plans and executes 8 to 10 annual three-day trips from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Washington, D.C. for veterans, primarily honoring World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans. The organization has completed over 100 flights and facilitated travel for more than 2,500 veterans.
    • Organizes and funds all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. for veterans
      Plans and conducts 8 to 10 annual three-day trips for veterans—primarily from Northern Arizona—to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Covers all trip expenses, including charter or double flights, for veterans, guardians, and support staff, with each veteran trip costing approximately $1,300.
    • Tracks and celebrates cumulative impact of Honor Flights
      Monitors and publicly recognizes milestones such as the 100th flight, the 90th trip, and the total number of veterans served—over 2,500 from Arizona—and marks historically significant flights, such as the last all-WWII veteran group.
    • Underwrite all expenses for veterans and support personnel on honor flights
      Covers the full cost of flights, lodging, meals, and ground transportation for veterans, guardians, and medical/support staff. The cost per veteran is approximately $1,300, and flights are funded through donations and fundraising efforts.
    • Underwrite all-expenses-paid trips for veterans and support personnel
      Covers the full cost of charter or double flights for veterans, guardians, and support staff, with a per-veteran cost of approximately $1,300. Trips typically include 35–85 veterans per flight, along with accompanying guardians and medical personnel.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Manages historical documentation and media from trips
      Maintains a SmugMug account to preserve and share photos and videos from Honor Flights, allowing free viewing, downloading, and sharing of trip memories.
    • Preserve and share trip memories through photo and video documentation
      Maintains a SmugMug account where photos and videos from each honor flight are uploaded for free viewing, downloading, and sharing by veterans, families, and the public.
    • Preserve and share trip memories through photo and video documentation
      Maintains a SmugMug account where photos and videos from honor flights are made available for free viewing, downloading, and sharing by participants and families.
    • Recruit and coordinate volunteer guardians and support staff
      Organizes trained volunteers, known as Guardians, to accompany veterans during flights and at memorials, providing physical assistance and ensuring safety and comfort. Additional volunteers support clerical operations, fundraising, community outreach, luncheons, and airport logistics.
    • Recruit and coordinate volunteer guardians and support staff
      Engages volunteers, known as Guardians, to accompany veterans during flights and at memorials, providing physical and emotional support. Also seeks volunteers for clerical work, fundraising, community outreach, luncheons, and airport assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$268K
Contributions & grants$268K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$290K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$817K
Cash$817K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$817K
Liquid reserves33.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -49.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 9
  • Cindy McCue — Fundraiser
  • Diane Franzese — Hub Coordinator
  • Gaylene Nichols — Treasurer
  • Karen Friddle — Secretary
  • Lisa Rosetty — Transportation/Special Events coordinator
  • Matthew Hartman — Logistics Coordinator
  • Richard Hardina — President
  • Robert Krug — Vice-President
  • Robyn Rohla — Medical Coordinator
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Daughters of the American Revolution Funder — In-kind/Other Contributor in 2025
  • Elks Lodge #335 Funder — In-kind/Other Contributor in 2025
  • Embry-Riddle ROTC Partner — ROTC cadets attended one of the last Honor Flight trips geared solely toward WWII veterans.
  • Honor Flight Network Network — Northern/central Arizona chapter of the national Honor Flight Network.
  • Phoenix Electricians Today Funder — In-kind/Other Contributor in 2025
  • Republican Women of Prescott Partner — Honored WWII veterans.
  • Semper Fi Heating & Cooling Funder — Ambassador level sponsor in 2025
  • SmugMug Partner — Uses SmugMug, a third-party photo sharing service, for pictures and videos from trips.
  • Southwest Airlines Partner — Proud sponsor of Honor Flight Arizona, supporting flight operations.
  • VFW Partner — Received support from VFW.
  • Veterans Heritage Project Partner — Suggests high school students visit the Veterans Heritage Project to learn how to conduct interviews with veterans.
  • community groups Partner — Organizations that support fundraising efforts to fund Veteran trips.
  • individuals Partner — Private donors who contribute funds to sponsor Veteran flights.
  • local businesses Partner — Community partners that contribute financially to sponsor Veteran flights.
  • wetransfer.com Partner — Uses wetransfer.com for free photo transfers and uploads from individuals to be included in trip galleries.