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LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION

EIN 52-2377085 · Emergency Medical Services & Transport (E62)

What they do

The LifeFlight Foundation (LFF) is An Independent Nonprofit Organization Governed By A Board Comprised of Business, Community, and Medical Leaders From Across Maine. The Foundation Secures Resources for Maines Major Air Medical and Critical Care Transport Needs Including: Infrastructure Such As Hospital Helipads, Airport Runways and Fueling Systems, Aviation Weather Systems, Instrument Flight Systems, Communication Systems; The Capital Acquisition of Specialized Medical Equipment and Technology; The Capital Acquisition of Medical Aircraft and Ground Vehicles; and The Provision of Continuing Medical Education for Hospital and EMS Personnel Throughout Maine.Additionally, The Foundation is Responsible for Raising Statewide Awareness About LifeFlight of Maine and The Foundation, Which It Accomplishes Through A Comprehensive Media and Communication Strategy and Strategic Partnerships.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $64.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

52.54%of revenue went to mission work64.8% of expenses · Program services
16.94%of revenue went to fundraising20.9% of expenses
$81.06spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
11.57%of revenue went to management and office costs14.3% of expenses
$2.26in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
73.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $204,838 for KATHLEEN OHALLORAN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$4,513,871
Mission workProgram services$2,371,51352.54% of revenue64.8% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$522,45011.57% of revenue14.3% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$764,78816.94% of revenue20.9% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$855,12018.94% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$3,658,75181.06% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2024CurrentExpense mix: 64.8% mission · 14.3% management · 20.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.06% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 55.3% mission · 20.7% management · 24.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 72.53% of revenue
2022Expense mix: 86.0% mission · 5.9% management · 8.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 212.98% of revenue
2021Expense mix: 63.7% mission · 15.4% management · 20.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 39.48% of revenue
2020Expense mix: 60.4% mission · 15.8% management · 23.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 76.27% of revenue
2019Expense mix: 90.5% mission · 2.0% management · 7.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 166.74% of revenue
2018Expense mix: 76.8% mission · 6.6% management · 16.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.13% of revenue
2017Expense mix: 71.8% mission · 4.9% management · 23.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 137.11% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,513,871
Expenses$3,658,751
Annual surplus $855,120 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,371,513 · 64.8% of expenses
Management and office costs$522,450 · 14.3% of expenses
Fundraising$764,788 · 20.9% of expenses
See all reported dollar amounts
Revenue$4,513,871
Expenses$3,658,751
Assets$8,281,963
Income$4,575,524
Contributions$3,321,517
Mission work (program services)$2,371,513
Fundraising$764,788
Grants given$22,423,073
Average grant$3,203,296
Management and general$522,450
Accounting fees$30,978
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
KATHLEEN OHALLORANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 60 hrs/week $204,838Base $189,016 · Other $15,822

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

KATHLEEN OHALLORANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRIAN ELOWEDIRECTOR

CHRIS FIFEDIRECTOR

CYNTHIA J WILLIAMSSECRETARY

DANIEL R DAIGNEAULTDIRECTOR

DAVID BEREZDIRECTOR

DAVID G HUMMTREASURER

DAYANA KRAWCHUK PHDDIRECTOR

KAREN FORDDIRECTOR

LINDA VARRELLDIRECTOR

LORI BETH SCHWARTZDIRECTOR

QUENTIN WALZVICE CHAIR

RACHEL MALCOLMDIRECTOR

ROBERT MONTGOMERY-RICEDIRECTOR

ZACHARY BRANDWEINCHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2003
Location
PO BOX 859, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0859
County
Kennebec
In care of
Kathleen O'Halloran
Primary officer
Kathleen OHalloran, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(207) 230-7092

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
July 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
BERRY DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER LLC
NTEE classification
Emergency Medical Services & Transport (E62)
IRS tax category
Emergency Medical Services & Transport
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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