Honor Flight Inc
Honor Flight Inc is a public charity based in Arlington, Virginia. It manages and leads a national network of hubs that coordinate trips taking veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service and sacrifices. Veterans travel free of charge.
Honor Flight Inc at a glance
In short: Honor Flight Inc gave $344K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $344,012
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,741
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,516
- Total assets
- $6,042,329
- +28.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Honor Flight Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1405 S Fern Street 702, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (937) 521-2400
Website: https://honorflight.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Honor Flight Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Honor Flight Philadelphia Corp ($49K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 156 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its hub network as nationwide. In 2024, Florida received 21% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 19%, Illinois 13%, New York 9%, and Virginia 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Honor Flight Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2023) to $739K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Flight Philadelphia Corp West Chester, PA | Hub Assistance Grant | $48,834 |
| Patriot Flight Albany, NY | Hub Assistance Grant | $31,426 |
| Lake County Honor Flight North Chicago, IL | Hub Assistance Grant | $29,436 |
| Honor Flight Pittsburgh West Sunbury, PA | Hub Assistance Grant | $18,114 |
| West Central Florida Honor Flight St Petersburg, FL | Hub Assistance Grant | $16,662 |
| Honor Flight Southeast Florida Stuart, FL | Hub Assistance Grant | $15,960 |
| Honor Flight Cleveland Madison, OH | Hub Assistance Grant | $15,720 |
| Honor Flight Chicago Rosemont, IL | Hub Assistance Grant | $14,276 |
| Collier-Lee County Honor Flight Naples, FL | Hub Assistance Grant | $13,670 |
| Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area Wilmington, NC | Hub Assistance Grant | $11,730 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 27 in 2024, 27 in 2023, and 31 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,042,329 | $4,780,661 | $3,485,140 | $344,012 | 27 | $120,969 |
| 2023 | $4,715,289 | $3,617,158 | $3,611,865 | $285,106 | 27 | $80,095 |
| 2022 | $4,791,021 | $4,942,626 | $3,192,630 | $739,397 | 41 | $394 |
| 2021 | $2,964,603 | $2,037,473 | $1,673,782 | $548,052 | 38 | $589 |
| 2020 | $2,441,380 | $1,446,917 | $1,058,387 | $293,524 | 23 | $3,194 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifices. Its website describes the broader mission as celebrating veterans by inviting them to share a day of honor at the nation’s memorials. The network serves veterans of the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras; its TLC program honors critically ill veterans of any service era. The Lone Eagle program serves veterans who do not live near a local hub.
Its 2024 filing describes support for a network of hubs that coordinate, fundraise for, and conduct Honor Flight trips. The filing says a hub’s standing is checked before hub assistance funds are spent, and no grant is awarded if the organization is not in good standing.
Among 2024 recipients, Honor Flight Philadelphia Corporation described its mission as transporting veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service and sacrifices. Lake County Honor Flight said it flies veterans to those memorials, prioritizing the most senior veterans, including World War II survivors, followed by Korean and Vietnam War veterans with terminal illnesses. Honor Flight Chicago described its mission as providing senior veterans an all-expense-paid journey to Washington, D.C., for a day of honor, thanks, and inspiration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Honor Flight Inc reported 27 grants totaling $344,012. Grant amounts ranged from $5,022 to $48,834, with a median of $9,516. The listed grants were hub assistance grants. The largest awards included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Shuman as board chairman; Theresa Werner as vice chairman; Teresa Purtiman as secretary; and Frank Kimler as treasurer. Other listed board members are Paula Nelson, Brian Ziegler, John McCaskill, Robert Carr, Jason Grower, and Pam Swan.
Honor Flight Inc is led by Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meredith Rosenbeck
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Matthew Shuman
Board Chairman
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Watkins
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Brian Ziegler
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Kimler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McCaskill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Nelson
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Purtiman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Werner
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Carr
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Rouleau
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Grower
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Swan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dave Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Shuman (2020–2022) — President & Chairman
- Former: Bill Welser (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Nichols (2020) — President & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Meredith Rosenbeck (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Honor Flight Inc
How much does Honor Flight Inc give each year?
Honor Flight Inc gave $344K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $285K across 27 grants.
What is Honor Flight Inc's typical grant size?
Honor Flight Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,516, and its average grant was $12,741, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Honor Flight Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Honor Flight Inc give grants?
Honor Flight Inc's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and Illinois (13%).
Does Honor Flight Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Honor Flight Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hub Assistance Grant" (27 grants).
Who are Honor Flight Inc's largest grantees?
Honor Flight Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Honor Flight Philadelphia Corp ($48,834), Patriot Flight ($31,426) and Lake County Honor Flight ($29,436), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Honor Flight Inc?
Honor Flight Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What does Honor Flight Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifices. Its website describes the broader mission as celebrating veterans by inviting them to share a day of honor at the nation’s memorials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Honor Flight Inc?
Honor Flight Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check honorflight.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Honor Flight Inc's EIN?
Honor Flight Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2751460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Honor Flight Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/honor-flight-inc-morg_e3e2a5f27d8443e68606fac307ef5ab6
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