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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0833007

ARGONAUT

Also known as Discover Aviation Center

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44115

Financials

$1.6M$1.6M2023$1.2M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARGONAUT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,225,104$1,493,171-$268,067$779,480$1,026,294-$246,814
June 30, 2024990$1,632,511$1,634,122-$1,611$528,652$616,915-$88,263
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,038,272
of which government grants
$329,503
Program service revenue
$203,540
Investment income
$10,250
Net rental income
$4,550
Net income from fundraising events
-$31,758
Other revenue
-$26,958

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$182,125
Other salaries and wages
$483,035
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$770,234
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$141,787
Travel
$3,788
Depreciation
$18,824
Program services (functional)
$1,255,685
Management and general (functional)
$138,801
Fundraising (functional)
$98,685

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$528,652
Total assets, end of year
$779,480
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,026,294
Net assets, end of year
-$246,814
Land, buildings and equipment
$52,668
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$8,067
Net assets with donor restrictions
-$238,747
Gross receipts
$1,256,862
Employees
28
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
OH

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
ANNEMARIE GRASSI AMEFIAFORMER COO
Former
0$239,288
DAVID FERGUSONCEO
Officer
40$109,000
ERIC PEACEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOCELYN HARRISONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RON CORDAROFORMER TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEVE PEPLINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JAMES MARRADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MICHAEL SCHOOPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
KENT STAUFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN WIITALADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DEREK MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
RICK BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT BURGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PAUL CHRISTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNEMARIE GRASSI AMEFIACOO
Officer
40$121,966
DAVID FERGUSONCEO
Officer
40$99,367
ERIC PEACEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOCELYN HARRISONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RON CORDAROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEVE PEPLINCO-CORRESPONDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ROSLYN ADAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
RICHARD DECARLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
WAYNE DENNYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
COURTNEY GILLIAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JAMES MARRADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MICHAEL SCHOOPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
KENT STAUFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN WIITALADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DEREK MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
RICK BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT BURGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PAUL CHRISTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2332 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115-2603
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
44050 Russia Road, Elyria OH 44035
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID ANDREW FERGUSON, 2332 PROSPECT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
David Andrew Ferguson, 2052 McKinley Ave, Lakewood OH 44107
Signed the 990
D ANDREW FERGUSON, CEO
Phone
(216) 860-4883
Return prepared by
ZINNER & CO LLP

Mission

ARGONAUT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF AEROSPACE AND MARITIME. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS OUR DAVIS AEROSPACE AND MARITIME HIGH SCHOOL. ARGONAUT LEVERAGES OUR POSITION A PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE IN THE AEROSPACE AND MARITIME SECTORS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OUR STUDENTS AS THEY PROGRESS ON THEIR JOURNEY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARGONAUT CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE OUR PROGRAMMING AT OUR DAVIS AEROSPACE AND MARITIME HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS AND STAFF CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM ARGONAUT TEAM IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS. ARGONAUT CONTINUES WORK WITH THE PORT OF CLEVELAND MANAGING AND OPERATING THE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM DEBRIS HARVESTING AND WATERWAY MANAGEMENT VESSELS. OUR OTHER PORT OF CLEVELAND SUPPORTED PROGRAM, PHASTAR MARINE SAFETY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SAFETY SERVICES ON LOCAL WATERWAYS AND IS EXPANDING INTO PROFESSIONAL WATER RESCUE TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THESE PROGRAMS GENERATE NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUE FOR A NON-PROFIT AND ARE MODELING OUR INTENTIONS TO EXPAND THESE TYPES OF ACADEMICALLY BASED ENTERPRISE. WE CONTINUE TO INCREASE OUR STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $1,255,685 · revenue $203,540

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0833007
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$779,480
Income (IRS master file)
$1,256,862

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: David Andrew Ferguson
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 ARGONAUT

What is the EIN of ARGONAUT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARGONAUT is 45-0833007.
Is ARGONAUT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to ARGONAUT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARGONAUT 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 ARGONAUT 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 ARGONAUT 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 ARGONAUT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID ANDREW FERGUSON.
Who are the officers and directors of ARGONAUT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $239,288 (ANNEMARIE GRASSI AMEFIA, FORMER COO).
How much revenue does ARGONAUT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,225,104, expenses of $1,493,171 and total assets of $779,480 at year end.

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