2026-06-25T09:58:49-07:00 2025-12-31 931596537 Brett Bradbury CPA PC 3780 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 200 LONG BEACH CA 90806 990 2025-01-01 853136532 Fly Compton Aeronautical Education Foundation Inc FLYC 9729222641 101 S Willowbrook Ave 652 Compton CA 90220 Christa June CEO 9729222641 2026-06-25 true Brett Bradbury P01763136 5625171899 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Christa June 101 S Willowbrook Ave 652 Compton CA 90220 1040836 false X https://flycomptonfoundation.org X 2020 CA Fly Compton Foundations mission is to expose youth to the full world of aviation and aerospace, educate them through hands-on training and real-world experience, and elevate them into confident, credentialed careers with lasting industry support. 8 5 3 45 0 773703 974993 0 5041 0 65843 778744 1040836 37020 19178 0 165000 252278 2800 80000 80000 491175 676733 695995 1028189 82749 12647 274830 383480 0 274830 383480 The mission of Fly Compton Foundation is to EXPOSE youth to the full ecosystem of aviation and aerospaceincluding piloting, aircraft maintenance, engineering, coding, robotics, airport operations, design, and leadership. EDUCATE students through immersive training and real-world application, equipping them with tangible skills, industry-recognized certifications, and workforce readiness. ELEVATE students into careers with confidence, credentials, and competitive advantage through mentorship, apprenticeships, and long-standing industry partnerships. false false 591858 19178 65843 Zero to Solo Fly Compton Foundation offers a comprehensive aviation and STEM pipeline beginning with Zero to Solo, which introduces students as young as 8 years old to aviation fundamentals through ground instruction, simulation, and in-air training, preparing them to pass the FAA Written Examination and advance to Solo Camp. Solo Camp is a free, intensive capstone for participants at least 16 years of age who have passed the FAA Written Examination, culminating in a supervised first solo flight. Students then progress to Solo to Private, a program fully funded by Fly Compton Foundation, where they complete FAA requirements and prepare for their check ride to earn a Private Pilot Certificate. In addition, the organization offers hands-on technical and STEM programming through the Torqued Up Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Workshop, which provides training in aircraft systems, maintenance, safety, and engineering fundamentals, and Fly High SkyLab, an immersive lab focused on robotics, coding, aerodynamics, and engineering, building workforce readiness through project-based learning and mentorship. 76507 Compton Air & Space Fair An annual community aviation and aerospace event that exposes thousands of youth and families to flight demonstrations, STEM activations, industry partners, and career pathways. The Fair welcomed over 5,000 attendees, featured 80+ vendors and exhibitors, and engaged more than 150 volunteersexpanding access to aviation and strengthening workforce development and economic opportunity in the community. 49443 Flight Suit Design & Engineering Camp A STEAM-based program integrating aerospace science, materials engineering, and design. Students explore flight suit functionality and develop prototype concepts that merge innovation, safety, and creative problem-solving. 717808 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 false 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 5 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false true true false CA X Jennifer Jaime 3105544616 101 S Willowbrook Ave 652 Compton CA 90220 Demetrius Harris thru Dec'25 President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 74500 0 0 Carla Norman Director 40.00 0.00 X X 43334 0 0 Alex Barker Vice President 20.00 0.00 X X 37368 0 0 Christa June COO 40.00 0.00 X X 35000 0 0 Brian Monette Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jabril Miller Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ronnel Norman Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Strickland Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Sherrill Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 190202 0 false false false 0 170300 804693 25000 974993 0 0 0 0 65843 65843 65843 65843 0 0 0 0 0 1040836 65843 19178 19178 0 0 0 190202 147702 42500 0 56937 56937 0 49 49 5090 4215 875 0 45589 45589 28342 28342 0 80000 80000 0 61020 22000 39020 67806 67806 3317 3317 14752 6727 8025 0 49585 49585 49379 24690 24689 0 0 0 0 0 17812 14850 2962 Aircraft Repairs & Maint 117004 117004 Supplies 65344 43816 21528 Equipment Rental 40353 40353 Meals and Entertainment 32592 22664 9928 83838 80281 3557 1028189 717808 230381 80000 215975 303556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1855 424 135000 55500 57000 79500 0 0 0 0 0 274830 383480 0 0 X 274830 383480 274830 383480 274830 383480 12647 96003 X false false false X 86840 394829 637415 685203 974993 2779280 0 0 86840 394829 637415 685203 974993 2779280 901877 1877403 277 41 65843 66161 0 0 2845441 0.65980 0.65740 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 135000 55500 79500 79500 X X X X true Burton Strategies Inc 2920 Neilson Way 501 Santa Monica CA 90405 All programs and admin false 825166 65000 760166 Capital Strategies 578 Washington Blvd 670 Marina Del Rey CA 90292 General Programs false 31000 15000 16000 856166 80000 776166 CA true CSUDH Philanthropic Fdn 1000 E Victoria St Carson CA 90747 473097839 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Innovation Incubator 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The organization maintains records to substantiate financial assistance provided in the form of program fee waivers. Students requesting assistance are evaluated based on demonstrated financial need using established internal guidelines. The organization maintains documentation supporting eligibility determinations and the amount of assistance awarded. Gould & Orellana LLC CEO's spouse 18624 Accounting Services false Fly Compton Aero Club LLC Treas. is shhldr 17350 Flight Training Services false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Gould & Orellana LLC provides accounting services to the organization. Demetrius Harris, CEO through December 2025, has a spouse with a majority interest in Gould & Orellana LLC. Fly Compton Aero Club LLC provides flight training services to the organization. Michael Sherril, Treasurer of the organization, is a shareholder of Fly Compton Aero Club LLC. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Board Member Ronnel Norman is married to Board Member Carla Norman who was appointed in 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Tax returns are provided to officers for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors approves the hiring and compensation of top management officials including CEO, Executive Director, and key employees. In determining initial and subsequent compensation levels for such officials, the process shall include a review and approval by an independent person(s) comparability data and contemporaneous substantation of the deliberations and decisions. Currently, the Organization does not provide compensation for officers on the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Board of Directors approves the hiring and compensation of top management officials including CEO, Executive Director, and key employees. In determining initial and subsequent compensation levels for such officials, the process shall include a review and approval by an independent person(s) comparability data and contemporaneous substantation of the deliberations and decisions. Currently, the Organization does not provide compensation for officers on the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Tax returns are available to the public upon request.