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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1684222

TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB

Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55125

Financials

$222K$152K2023$178K$151K2024$209K$153K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$208,794$153,031$55,763$588,040$105,426$482,614
December 31, 2024990$178,234$150,635$27,599$576,574$121,723$454,851
December 31, 2023990$222,132$152,493$69,639$590,963$163,711$427,252
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$208,686
Investment income
$108
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$861
Occupancy
$4,938

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$576,574
Total assets, end of year
$588,040
Total liabilities, end of year
$105,426
Net assets, end of year
$482,614
Land, buildings and equipment
$557,126
Gross receipts
$208,794
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1974
State of legal domicile
MN

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROB MASONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Brad GordonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAVID OBERLANDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
NEAL STRANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL JOHNSONSAFETY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Craig AlcockPast Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROB MASONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CRAIG ALCOCKVICE PRESIDENT/ACTING PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAVID OBERLANDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
NEAL STRANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL JOHNSONSAFETY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRAIG ALCOCKVICE PRESIDENT/ACTING PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAVID OBERLANDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN YOUNGBLOODSAFETY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL JOHNSONSAFETY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL ZENNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
NEAL STRANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 25935, SAINT PAUL, MN 55125-0935
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Rob Mason, PO BOX 25935, SAINT PAUL, MN 55125
Signed the 990
David Oberlander, Treasurer
Phone
(651) 730-2077

Mission

TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO:- ENCOURAGE INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL AVIATION- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES- PROVIDE THE PLEASURES AND BENEFITS OF SAFE FLYING AT ECONOMICAL RATES TO TAILWIND FLYING CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND- ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER VENTURES ACTIVITIES OR BUSINESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB MEMBERS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SHARE FLIGHT TIME MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. MAINTENANCE COSTS INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THROUGH THE YEAR. REVENUE IS ALSO BILLED FOR ENGINE OVERHAULS THAT OCCUR APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2,000 - 3,000 HOURS OF OPERATION. EACH OF THE THREE AIRPLANES USAGE VARIES BY YEAR. 2025 HAD 562 HOURS TOTAL OR 187 HOURS AVERAGE PER PLANE PER YEAR.0
  • SHARE FLIGHT TIME FUEL EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FUEL CONSUMED BY THE AIRCRAFT IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND PASSED ON TO MEMBERS FOR THEIR AIRCRAFT USAGE. FOR THIS ACTIVITY THE EXPENSES WILL BE CLOSE TO THE REVENUE.0
  • SHARE FIXED EXPENSES OF AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FIXED EXPENSES ARE BILLED TO MEMBERS VIA MONTHLY DUES. EXPENSES INCLUDE: HANGAR REAL ESTATE TAXES INSURANCE REPAIRS UTILITIES; AIRCRAFT INSURANCE NAVIGATION SUBSCRIPTIONS; GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE WEBSITE FEES SUPPLIES; INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL FROM LOANS USED TO PURCHASE AIRCRAFT.0

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1684222
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$588,040
Income (IRS master file)
$208,794

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$208,794$153,031$588,040IRS
990December 2024$178,234$150,635$576,574IRS
990December 2023$222,132$152,493$590,963XML
990December 2022$163,735$154,593$567,830IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 41-1684222).

Questions about TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB

What is the EIN of TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB is 41-1684222.
Is TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1992.
Are donations to TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB 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 TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rob Mason.
Who are the officers and directors of TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,794, expenses of $153,031 and total assets of $588,040 at year end.

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