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WINGS OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION

MESA, AZ · EIN 260816787 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE A500 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.wingsofflight.org
revenue
$125K
expenses
$113K
net assets
$47K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Wings of Flight Foundation preserves the history of the No. 4 British Flying Training School at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. The organization maintains historic aircraft, including the Boeing Stearman and T6 Texan, and promotes aviation education through youth programs, formation flying clinics, and memorial flyovers. It also hosts events to honor WWII veterans and RAF cadets who trained in Mesa.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Aviation Explorer Troop 352
Youth program introducing young people to aviation careers and flight education
Formation Flying Clinics
Hands-on aviation education events focusing on formation flying techniques and safety
No. 4 BFTS Historical Preservation
Effort to preserve the history of the British Flying Training School at Falcon Field, including archives and reunions
Veterans Day and Remembrance Day Flyovers
Memorial flyovers honoring WWII veterans and RAF cadets buried in Mesa Cemetery
WAI PHX Women's Networking Panels
Professional development and networking events for women in aviation
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Aviation Fly-In & Community Events 6 activities
    • Conduct aviation-based commemorative events and flyovers
      Conducts flyovers and hosts commemorative events, including a Veterans Day flyover at Mesa Cemetery and an annual Remembrance Day ceremony honoring Royal Air Force cadets who died in training.
    • Host commemorative aviation events and ceremonies
      Hosts major historical commemorations such as the 80th anniversary of the No. 4 British Flying Training School at Falcon Field and conducts an annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Mesa Cemetery honoring 23 Royal Air Force cadets who died in training. Also conducted a flyover at Mesa Cemetery for the 2022 Veterans Day commemoration.
    • Host historical aviation anniversaries and gatherings
      Hosts major historical commemorations such as the 80th anniversary of the No. 4 British Flying Training School at Falcon Field, preserving and promoting aviation heritage.
    • Hosts historical aviation commemorations and ceremonies
      Organizes and hosts major historical events such as the 80th anniversary of the No. 4 British Flying Training School at Falcon Field and an annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Mesa Cemetery honoring 23 Royal Air Force cadets who died in training accidents. Conducted a flyover at Mesa Cemetery for the 2022 Veterans Day commemoration.
    • Hosts historical commemorations and veteran tributes
      Hosts major historical aviation events, including the 80th anniversary of the No. 4 British Flying Training School at Falcon Field and an annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Mesa Cemetery honoring 23 Royal Air Force cadets who died during training. Conducted a flyover at Mesa Cemetery as part of the 2022 Veterans Day commemoration.
    • Organizes community outreach and fundraising events
      Plans and executes community events such as Christmas toy drives and fundraising initiatives to support its aviation and educational programs.
  • Youth Aviation Training & Flight Experience 4 activities
    • Conduct aviation education and training programs
      Delivered a 28-week flight training program that trained more than 2,000 Royal Air Force cadets at the No. 4 British Flying Training School over four years. This program reflects a sustained commitment to structured aviation education.
    • Conducts aviation education and flight training programs
      Provides structured flight training and educational clinics, including a historical 28-week program that trained over 2,000 Royal Air Force cadets at the No. 4 British Flying Training School. Offers ongoing formation flying and educational clinics for aviation enthusiasts and students.
    • Deliver flight training programs for military cadets
      Historically operated a 28-week flight training program that trained more than 2,000 Royal Air Force cadets at the No. 4 British Flying Training School.
    • Provides aviation education and training programs
      Conducted a 28-week flight training program that trained more than 2,000 Royal Air Force cadets over four years at the No. 4 British Flying Training School. Offers ongoing educational clinics and formation flying instruction as part of its aviation education mission.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 1 activity
    • Organize community toy drives and fundraising events
      Organizes annual Christmas toy drives and related fundraising events to support community outreach.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Operate historic aircraft for civilian aviation and education
      Operates a Boeing Stearman Model 75 biplane and a North American T-6 Texan aircraft for civilian aviation purposes, including aviation education, demonstrations, and formation flying clinics.
    • Operate historic aircraft for civilian aviation and educational purposes
      Operates a Boeing Stearman Model 75 biplane and a North American T-6 Texan aircraft, both with historical significance, for civilian aviation, formation flying, and educational clinics. These aircraft are used in demonstrations and training activities that support aviation education.
    • Operates historic aircraft for civilian aviation and education
      Operates a Boeing Stearman Model 75 biplane and a North American T-6 Texan aircraft, both used for civilian aviation purposes, aviation education, and flight demonstrations. These aircraft feature open cockpits, tandem seating, and are maintained for active use in formation flying and public events.
    • Operates historic military training aircraft for civilian aviation and education
      Operates a Boeing Stearman Model 75 biplane and a North American T-6 Texan aircraft, both used for aviation education, formation flying, and public demonstrations. These aircraft feature open cockpits, tandem seating, and rugged designs suited for advanced flight training and civilian aviation purposes.
    • Organize community outreach and fundraising events
      Organizes Christmas toy drives and associated fundraising events to support community needs, demonstrating engagement beyond aviation-specific programming.
    • Organizes community outreach and fundraising events
      Organizes annual Christmas toy drives and fundraising events to support community engagement and operational needs.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$96K77%
Program service revenue
Investment income$150%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$47K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +58.3%
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • City of Mesa Government — Partnered with the foundation to repair the hangar roof after a storm in 2023.
  • Royal Air Force Partner — Partnered to train RAF cadets at the No. 4 British Flying Training School.