Nonprofit · EIN 52-1039526
REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,147,039 | $3,026,125 | $120,914 | $1,564,401 | $364,853 | $1,199,548 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,805,541 | $2,894,288 | -$88,747 | $1,638,426 | $560,650 | $1,077,776 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $3,113,444
- Investment income
- $33,595
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $562,357
- Other salaries and wages
- $831,940
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,640,360
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,656
- Accounting fees
- $100,875
- Occupancy
- $133,616
- Travel
- $96,269
- Depreciation
- $7,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,638,426
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,564,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $364,853
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,199,548
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,951
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,199,548
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,605
- Gross receipts
- $3,147,039
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE MALARKEY BLACK | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $501,946 | $60,411 |
| NOBUYO REINSCH SENIOR | VP - SAFETY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,338 | $47,455 |
| WILLIAM JACOBY LEMOS SENIOR | VP - GOVERNMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,336 | $9,017 |
| CHIP CHILDS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DION FLANNERY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KOMBEREC | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MARKHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BEDFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LEACH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GRAHAM | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BINNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO FABREGAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ORNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENDOKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD HOEFLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BERRY | DIRECTOR AS OF SEPTEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN ROSSUM | DIRECTOR UNTIL DECEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE MALARKEY BLACK | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $451,615 | $53,893 |
| NOBUYO REINSCH SENIOR | VP - SAFETY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,813 | $48,389 |
| JENNIFER IVERSEN DRAUGHON | VP - OPERATIONS & REGULATORY AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,311 | $39,069 |
| WILLIAM JACOBY LEMOS | VP - GOVERNMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,403 | $9,021 |
| CHIP CHILDS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DION FLANNERY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KOMBEREC | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MARKHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BEDFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK LEACH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GRAHAM | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BINNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO FABREGAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BERRY | DIRECTOR AS OF SEPTEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ORNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENDOKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN ROSSUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HOEFLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RIC WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE SPRAGUE | DIRECTOR UNTIL SEPTEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LINTHWAITE | DIRECTOR UNTIL DECEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 F ST NE STE 1200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-0000
- In care of
- % FAYE MALARKEY BLACK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FAYE MALARKEY BLACK, 50 F STREET NW 1200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- FAYE MALARKEY BLACK, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (202) 367-1170
- Website
- WWW.RAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
WITH SAFETY AS ITS HIGHEST PRIORITY, RAA REPRESENTS NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL AIRLINES, AND THE MANUFACTURERS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL AIRLINE INDUSTRY, BEFORE THE CONGRESS, DOT, FAA AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Program accomplishments
- LEADERS CONFERENCE: THE LEADERS CONFERENCE IS A TRANSFORMATION FROM THE TRADITIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION. SPEAKERS INCLUDE REGIONAL AIRLINE CEOS, GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS, AND OTHER COLLEAGUES FROM THE MAJOR AIRLINES COMMUNITIES.THE LEADERS CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER KEY DECISION-MAKERS FROM THE REGIONAL AIRLINES. THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE FEATURES EXHIBITS FROM LEADING AVIATION INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS, WHO HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE IS THE BEST VENUE FOR MARKETING TO THIS CRITICAL INDUSTRY. THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE IS OPEN TO AIRLINE PERSONNEL, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, INVITED GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. IT PROVIDES A FORUM THAT INCLUDES: -INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS WHO DISCUSS AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SAFETY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.-A DISPLAY HALL FEATURING SUPPLY COMPANY PARTNERS (ASSOCIATE MEMBERS) OF REGIONAL AIRLINES. -TECHNICAL SESSIONS WITH PRESENTATIONS BY AIRLINE, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES. -NOTABLE SPEAKERS FROM INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT.-PLANNED EVENTS, INCLUDING RECEPTIONS, WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES. -A PURCHASING FORUM THAT ALLOWS EXHIBITORS TO MEET DIRECTLY WITH AIRLINE PURCHASERS.
- LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: RAA ADVOCATES FOR REGIONAL AIRLINE INTERESTS BEFORE LAWMAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND RAA'S POSITIONS ON CURRENT OR POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.RAA OFFERS NEWS OF RECENT AVIATION POLICY DEVELOPMENTS, LEGISLATIVE ANALYSES, ISSUE BRIEFINGS, BACKGROUND INFORMATION, AND TIPS ON CONTACTING CONGRESS. RAA TYPICALLY HOLDS ONE OR MORE LEGISLATIVE "FLY-IN" EVENTS WHERE BOARD MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY SUPPLY COMPANY PARTNERS VISIT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO EDUCATE THEM ON INDUSTRY TRENDS AND FOCUS AREAS.
- AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: RAA ENGAGES IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, AND GENERALLY WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO WORKFORCE TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES. RAA WORKS TO PROMOTE AN INCREASE IN THE PILOT AND MAINTENANCE WORKFORCE OVERALL AS WELL AS EXPANDING UNDERREPRESENTED DEMOGRAPHICS IN AVIATION CAREERS. RAA ADVOCATES FOR MODIFICATIONS TO FEDERAL TITLE IV (STUDENT LOANS) FUNDING TO IMPROVE PILOTS' ABILITY TO AFFORD TRAINING AND PROMOTES AVIATION TECHNICIAN CAREER PATHWAYS. RAA IS FOCUSED ON ATTRACTING AND ENSURING SOUND, SAFE POLICY DECISIONS ABOUT THE TRAINING OF A NEW GENERATION OF COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOTS. RAA AIMS TO EDUCATE CONGRESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH FAA APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL STRUCTURED PILOT TRAINING PATHWAYS, A POSITION THAT IS SUPPORTED BY COMPREHENSIVE, PEER-REVIEWED DATA. RAA ADVOCATES FOR MODERNIZATION OF THE NATION'S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ("ATC") SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SAFETY AND RESILIENCE IN THE AIRSPACE. FOR THESE CAMPAIGNS, RAA HAS HIRED LOBBYISTS TO HELP WITH ADVOCACY.
- REGULATORY AFFAIRS: RAA STAFF SERVES IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY AND HAVE BEEN APPOINTED TO STANDING AND AD-HOC GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AND RULE-MAKING COMMITTEES. RAA PROVIDES COMMENTS FOR PROPOSED AND FINAL REGULATIONS AND ORDERS ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, RAA MONITORS THE FEDERAL REGISTER AND OTHER REGULATORY SOURCES, AND ADVISES AIRLINE MEMBERS ON REGULATORY MATTERS AND COMPLIANCE.
- STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: THE REGIONAL AIRLINE INDUSTRY AND RAA HAVE EMBARKED UPON A MULTI-PART INITIATIVE TO PUSH FOR NEW ADVANCES IN AVIATION SAFETY, WHILE LOOKING AT THE HUMAN FACTORS THAT HAVE LED TO ACCIDENTS IN ORDER TO AVOID INCIDENTS IN THE FUTURE. RAA'S STRATEGIC INITIATIVE HAS THE FOLLOWING FOUR ELEMENTS: -SAFETY COUNCIL - RAA IS BRINGING TOGETHER SAFETY PROFESSIONALS TO REVIEW PROCEDURES AND ADDRESS ISSUES THAT CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO AN ACCIDENT. -FATIGUE AWARENESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - RAA PROMOTES A FATIGUE AWARENESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR USE BY ITS MEMBER AIRLINES.-INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP - RAA IS REACHING OUT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONGRESS, ACROSS THE GOVERNMENT, AND TO FELLOW STAKEHOLDERS IN LABOR AND THROUGHOUT THE AVIATION INDUSTRY TO EXPLORE THE FULL RANGE OF ISSUES, WHICH COULD HELP IMPROVE SAFETY AND PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS.
- COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE AND ANNUAL REPORT: RAA MAINTAINS A WEBSITE, WWW.RAA.ORG.RAA ALSO PRODUCES AN ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH IS PUBLISHED ONLINE WITH A LIMITED RUN OF PRINT COPIES. THESE PUBLICATIONS AIM TO INFORM AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON REGIONAL AIRLINES AND THE IMPORTANT ROLE THEY PLAY AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND AS CONNECTORS OF PEOPLE AND PLACES.
- SEMINARS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS: SEMINARS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS PROVIDE A MEANS FOR DISSEMINATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE INDUSTRY, CREATING A FORUM FOR SHARING INFORMATION AND BEST PRACTICES ON SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS, AND ARE HELD FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. RAA HAS 13 COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES, AND MOST MEET QUARTERLY. RAA ALSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL SUMMER SEMINAR WORKSHOP. RAA'S COMMITTEES AND THEIR FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE:1.SAFETY COUNCIL: SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, SAFETY METRICS, MAINTENANCE SAFETY, RUNWAY/SURFACE SAFETY, AND FLIGHT SAFETY.2.GROUND SAFETY & EMPLOYEE INJURY COMMITTEE: REVIEW PROCESS OF INJURY TYPES SEEKING TO REVIEW INJURIES, SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES, ANALYSIS OF INJURY DETAILS PER EMPLOYEE GROUP TO IDENTIFY TRENDS, AND TRACK AND ANALYZE AIRCRAFT GROUND DAMAGE DATA.3.EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE: TRANSPORTATION DISASTER ASSISTANCE. 4.SECURITY COMMITTEE: INSIDER THREAT ISSUES, AND AIRCRAFT OPERATOR STANDARD SECURITY PROGRAM ("AOSSP").5.REGIONAL OPERATIONS COUNCIL: PILOT HIRING, TRAINING, PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, DATA GATHERING, RUNWAY AND SURFACE SAFETY.6.FLIGHT TRAINING COMMITTEE: EXTENDED ENVELOPE TRAINING, NEW HIRE TRAINING, AND DATA GATHERING/ANALYSIS. 7.FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: NEXTGEN EQUIPAGE, AND COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 8.INFLIGHT COMMITTEE: FLIGHT ATTENDANT ("FA") FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, FA REST REQUIREMENTS AND INFLIGHT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. 9.MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: STRENGTHENING PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, WORKFORCE/LABOR SHORTAGES IN THE MAINTENANCE FIELD, GENERATIONAL/DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS IN WORKFORCE, ADDRESSING WORKFORCE SKILLS GAPS, AND ATTRACTING FUTURE WORKFORCE. 10.HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: NONDISCRIMINATION TRAINING, RECRUITMENT/RETENTION BEST PRACTICES, AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE MANAGEMENT. 11.ENVIRONMENTAL: DRINKING WATER SAFETY, CARBON OFFSETTING AND REDUCTION SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ("CORSIA"), SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICES, AND CABIN AIR QUALITY.12.DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM: COMPLIANCE PHILOSOPHY AND BEST PRACTICES, AND AUDITS. 13.CYBER COMMITTEE: EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND NETWORK INFORMATION SECURITY PROTECTION.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: RAA AND/OR RAA FOUNDATION AWARDS SEVERAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE STUDYING FOR A CAREER IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
- POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE RAA PAC ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM.
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
- 52-1039526
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,564,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,147,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,147,039 | $3,026,125 | $1,564,401 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,805,541 | $2,894,288 | $1,638,426 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,320,198 | $2,444,921 | $1,861,325 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 52-1039526).
Questions about REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION is 52-1039526.
- Is REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1976.
- Are donations to REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION 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 REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION 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 REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION 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 REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FAYE MALARKEY BLACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $501,946 (FAYE MALARKEY BLACK, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,147,039, expenses of $3,026,125 and total assets of $1,564,401 at year end.
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