Nonprofit · EIN 20-8817225
AOPA FOUNDATION
Also known as PAYROLL DEPT
Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $17,520,164 | $11,278,648 | $6,241,516 | $61,600,705 | $1,074,724 | $60,525,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,871,038
- Program service revenue
- $885,044
- Investment income
- $3,764,082
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,083,360
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,817,974
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,697,863
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,341,797
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $58,328
- Travel
- $420,042
- Depreciation
- $57,994
- Program services (functional)
- $10,060,533
- Management and general (functional)
- $690,834
- Fundraising (functional)
- $527,281
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,824,643
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,600,705
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,074,724
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,525,981
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $191,972
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,726,723
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,196,362
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $39,329,619
- Gross receipts
- $59,644,905
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK R BAKER | CEO/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $1,802,112 | $245,068 |
| JUSTINE A HARRISON | SVP - GEN. COUNSEL & BOARD SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 | $493,621 | $41,661 |
| GREGORY L COHEN | CAO (THRU 01/2024) Officer | 0 | $0 | $485,133 | $898 |
| ELIZABETH A TENNYSON | COO (AS OF 01/2024) Officer | 10 | $0 | $376,299 | $25,674 |
| ERICA J SACCOIA | SVP - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Officer | 10 | $0 | $340,817 | $40,717 |
| JILL D BAKER | CFO (AS OF 05/2024) Officer | 10 | $0 | $228,892 | $25,222 |
| DANIEL JUSTMAN | VP - YOU CAN FLY PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,556 | $0 | $32,989 |
| KATIE PRIBYL | VP - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,479 | $0 | $23,995 |
| MORTY LLOYD | MAJOR GIFT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,854 | $0 | $23,043 |
| CHRIS MOSER | SR DIR. - FLIGHT TRAINING ED. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,114 | $0 | $21,651 |
| AGNES MACDONALD-HUTCHINS | DIRECTOR, GIFT ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,240 | $0 | $19,672 |
| WILLIAM C TRIMBLE III | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM B L HUDSON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES N HAUSLEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE D BUHL III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW J DESCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ELOP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA C FARNSWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL OTIS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 05/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| T WILLIAMS ROBERTS III | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| C AUSTIN STEPHENS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE R WIPPLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 421 AVIATION WAY, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4756
- In care of
- % ACCOUNTING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK BAKER CEOPRESIDENT, 421 AVIATION WAY, FREDERICK, MD 21701
- Signed the 990
- JILL BAKER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (301) 695-2000
- Return prepared by
- GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE OTO PROMOTE, ADVANCE AND ENCOURAGE AVIATION AND AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY AND THE RESEARCH AND TESTING IN THE SUPPORT THEREOF; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND USERS OF THE NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF GENERAL AVIATION TO THE NATIONAL AIRTRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE FLIGHT TRAINING OF PILOTS TO ASSURE THE FUTURE OF GENERAL AVIATION AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL AIR SYSTEM; TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAINTENANCE ANDADVANCEMENT OF GENERAL AVIATION, AND AVIATION AND AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY; AND TO ASSIST OTHER CHARITABLE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONDUCT OF SIMILAR ACTIVITIES TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE IN THE FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OTHE AOPA FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF GENERAL AVIATION. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF GENERAL AVIATION BY IMPROVING SAFETY THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION'S (AOPA) AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE, PRESERVING COMMUNITY AIRPORTS, AND ENCOURAGING LEARNING TO FLY FOR CAREER AND PERSONAL BENEFIT.YOU CAN FLYTHE AOPA FOUNDATION'S YOU CAN FLY PROGRAM IS A SET OF INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO GET PEOPLE FLYING AND KEEP THEM FLYING. WITH INITIATIVES TO INTRODUCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE, PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS, DELIVER TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP PILOTS CREATE AND GROW FLYING CLUBS, AND HELP LAPSED PILOTS GET BACK IN THE AIR, YOU CAN FLY IS SUPPORTING AVIATORS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR JOURNEY.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FREE FOUR YEAR AVIATION STEM CURRICULUM TO THOUSANDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. AN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATORS HELPS SCHOOLS CREATE AND GROW AVIATION STEM PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS, WHILE $1 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO HELP THEM EARN A PILOT CERTIFICATE.FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND STUDENTS, THE FOUNDATION IS DELIVERING TRAINING AND TOOLS DESIGNED TO HELP REDUCE THE DROPOUT RATE BY MAKING TRAINING MORE EFFICIENT, TRANSPARENT, AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED. THE ANNUAL FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE AWARDS SUPPORT BEST PRACTICES AND RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCES TO THEIR CLIENTS WHILE THE AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING ADVANTAGE PLATFORM BRINGS ADAPTIVE LEARNING INTO THE FLIGHT DECK.TO HELP INCREASE AIRCRAFT UTILIZATION AND BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY OF AVIATORS, THE FOUNDATION IS HELPING PILOTS LAUNCH AND GROW FLYING CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION DELIVERS EXTENSIVE RESOURCES, INCLUDING IN PERSON ASSISTANCE AND ONLINE GUIDANCE, TO HELP PILOTS CREATE NEW CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION'S FLYING CLUB FINDER ALSO LISTS HUNDREDS OF FLYING CLUBS, MAKING IT EASIER FOR PILOTS EVERYWHERE TO CONNECT WITH A CLUB CLOSE TO HOME.FOR LAPSED PILOTS WHO WANT TO RETURN TO FLYING, THE FOUNDATION'S RUSTY PILOTS INITIATIVE PROVIDES IN PERSON SEMINARS AND LIVE WEBINARS THAT GIVE PILOTS THREE HOURS OF GROUND TRAINING THAT FULFILLS THE FAA'S FLIGHT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND INSTRUCTION. AN ONLINE COURSE OPTION MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR PILOTS TO REFRESH THEIR CRITICAL GROUND SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ANYTIME. BOTH THE IN PERSON AND THE ONLINE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAA WINGS CREDIT.FOUNDATION GRANTSDURING 2024, THE AOPA FOUNDATION GRANTED $1,500,000 TO VARIOUS PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $600,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT AOPA'S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE (ASI). ASI SERVES ALL PILOTS BY PROVIDING FREE OR LOW-COST EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PILOTS AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS NATIONWIDE, ANALYZING SAFETY DATA, AND CONDUCTING SAFETY RESEARCH. AS A RESULT OF THE GRANT, ASI'S MATERIAL WAS ACCESSED OVER 10 MILLION TIMES. THIS WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY THE RELEASE OF VARIOUS NEW PRODUCTS INCLUDING VIDEOS, PODCASTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND WEBINARS TO PILOTS AND AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $375,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE AOPA AIRPORT SUPPORT NETWORK. THE AIRPORT SUPPORT NETWORK IS A GROUP OF OVER 2,300 VOLUNTEERS TASKED WITH PROMOTING, PROTECTING, AND DEFENDING AMERICA'S COMMUNITY AIRPORTS FROM PRESSURES MOUNTING AGAINST SUCH AIRPORTS.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $525,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT MEMBER OUTREACH. EVENTS ARE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AOPA MEMBERS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, ACCESS TO AVIATION INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR TRANSACTIONS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THE AVIATION COMMUNITY. EACH EVENT IS INTENDED TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT BY AOPA MEMBERS WHICH WILL LEAD TO SAFER PILOTS AND A MORE ROBUST AVIATION INDUSTRY.Expenses $10,060,533 · grants $2,817,974 · revenue $885,044
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8817225
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,600,705
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,644,905
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,951,681 | $10,269,816 | $52,824,643 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,265,332 | $10,047,855 | $45,859,308 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about AOPA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AOPA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AOPA FOUNDATION is 20-8817225.
- Is AOPA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to AOPA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AOPA FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AOPA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AOPA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AOPA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK BAKER CEOPRESIDENT.
- Who are the officers and directors of AOPA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 5 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AOPA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $17,520,164, expenses of $11,278,648 and total assets of $61,600,705 at year end.
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