The Flying Horse Foundation
The Flying Horse Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $50K.
The Flying Horse Foundation at a glance
In short: The Flying Horse Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,749
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,749
- Median grant
- $17,749
- Total assets
- $12,654,361
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 The Flying Horse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Focus on the Family ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Flying Horse Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $48K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $17,749 |
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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 | $12,654,361 | $3,575,400 | $2,005,417 | $17,749 | 1 | $861,516 | $49,610 | $356,430 |
| 2023 | $10,759,919 | $4,269,618 | $1,585,563 | — | — | $573,916 | — | $348,757 |
| 2022 | $8,087,042 | $2,266,717 | $1,331,087 | — | — | $519,751 | — | $357,704 |
| 2021 | $7,032,074 | $8,290,420 | $1,362,238 | $47,731 | 9 | $47,731 | — | $166,205 |
| 2020 | $100,914 | $675,072 | $680,976 | $25,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Flying Horse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $356K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Flying Horse Foundation is led by Jeffrey B Smith, Chair & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey B Smith
Chair & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssandra Huffman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Green
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Doyal
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Winter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Gandy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Schmidt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Wismer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patty Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katherine Smith (2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Hinkle (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Flying Horse Foundation
How much does The Flying Horse Foundation give each year?
The Flying Horse Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Flying Horse Foundation?
The Flying Horse Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $356K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Flying Horse Foundation?
The Flying Horse Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $12.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Flying Horse Foundation operate?
The Flying Horse Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Flying Horse Foundation's EIN?
The Flying Horse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4061560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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