Flying High Foundation
Flying High Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vaughn, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $67K.
Flying High Foundation at a glance
In short: Flying High Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,488
- +224.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,622
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,334
- Total assets
- $2,189,394
- +63.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Flying High Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Rockies Church ($4K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Flying High Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Rockies Church Delta, CO | To Support Charitable Purposes | $3,700 |
| New Life Church Fairfield, MT | To Support Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Sun River Valley Food Bank Sun River, MT | To Support Charitable Purposes | $1,168 |
| Foothills Community Christian Schoo Great Falls, MT | To Support Charitable Purposes | $120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,189,394 | $875,391 | $21,494 | $6,488 | 4 | $21,138 | $67,391 | $66,395 |
| 2023 | $1,335,497 | $833,646 | $31,480 | $2,000 | 1 | $26,800 | $25,646 | $27,491 |
| 2022 | $533,154 | $533,154 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flying High Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flying High Foundation is led by Calvin Stoltzfus, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Calvin Stoltzfus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Flying High Foundation
How much does Flying High Foundation give each year?
Flying High Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Flying High Foundation's typical grant size?
Flying High Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,334, and its average grant was $1,622, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Flying High Foundation give grants?
Flying High Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (43%).
How large is Flying High Foundation?
Flying High Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Flying High Foundation's EIN?
Flying High Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3826621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Flying High Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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