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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0463941

LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC

Also known as MICHAEL ZIDZIUNAS

Tax-exempt · LAKELAND, FL 33811

Financials

$299K$303K2022$313K$324K2023$385K$265K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$385,360$265,419$119,941$537,595$10,969$526,626
September 30, 2024990$312,837$323,737-$10,900$407,592$907$406,685
September 30, 2023990$299,184$303,285-$4,101$423,224$5,639$417,585
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$250,904
Membership dues
$1,785
Program service revenue
$2,793
Investment income
$131,663
Net gain from sales of assets
$131,663
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,571
Other salaries and wages
$57,177
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$61,813
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$6,770
Depreciation
$63,846
Program services (functional)
$225,986
Management and general (functional)
$29,436
Fundraising (functional)
$9,997

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$407,592
Total assets, end of year
$537,595
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,969
Net assets, end of year
$526,626
Land, buildings and equipment
$483,312
Net assets without donor restrictions
$526,626
Gross receipts
$385,360
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
FL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ADAM LAKEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHUCK BROWNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
DAVID LEITING JRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MIKE ZIDZIUNAS THRU 93024PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$49,500
ADAM LAKEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHUCK BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TIM WELLSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANE WINTERMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID LEITING JRMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MIKE ZIDZIUNASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,000
ADAM LAKEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHUCK BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TIM WELLSCHAIRMAN, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAMIE BECKETMEMBER AT LARGE THRU 8/2023
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID LEITING JRMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4075 JAMES C RAY DR, LAKELAND, FL 33811-1242
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIE EHNLE, 4075 JAMES C RAY DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33811
Signed the 990
JULIE EHNLE, CFO
Phone
(863) 644-2431
Return prepared by
RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LAKELAND AERO CLUB IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TODAY'S YOUTH WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN REPAIRING, MAINTAINING, AND FLYING ANTIQUE GENERAL AVIATION AIRPLANES, ALL TO AID IN MAKING TOMORROW'S GREATEST AVIATORS, TODAY!

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LAKELAND AERO CLUB IS A HIGH SCHOOL FLYING CLUB THAT TEACHES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS HOW TO FLY AND RESTORE ANTIQUE AIRPLANES. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB HAVE THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANY ASPECT OF AVIATION THEY SO DESIRE. MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ANY HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENT BETWEEN THE AGES OF FOURTEEN AND NINTEEN, WHO EXPRESSES AN INTEREST IN AVIATION, IS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, AND IS ACADEMICALLY ACHIEVING. MEMBERS OF THE LAKELAND AERO CLUB ARE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE CLUB'S AIRCRAFT, MAINTAINING THE CLUB'S FACILITY, AND MAINTAINING THE CLUB'S REPUTATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT MECHANICS. THE LAKELAND AERO CLUB EXISTS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A FUTURE IN AVIATION.
    Expenses $225,986 · grants $7,571 · revenue $2,793

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
32-0463941
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
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$537,595
Income (IRS master file)
$385,360

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$385,360$265,419$537,595XML
990September 2024$312,837$323,737$407,592XML
990September 2023$299,184$303,285$423,224XML
990September 2022$350,777$309,436$425,817IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 32-0463941).

Questions about LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC

What is the EIN of LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC is 32-0463941.
Is LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC 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 LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE EHNLE.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAKELAND AERO CLUB INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $385,360, expenses of $265,419 and total assets of $537,595 at year end.

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