Nonprofit · EIN 52-1522639
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $34,289,915 | $34,053,884 | $236,031 | $20,336,950 | $4,190,917 | $16,146,033 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $33,466,231 | $34,333,656 | -$867,425 | $18,720,802 | $3,814,248 | $14,906,554 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $30,019,345 | $32,504,244 | -$2,484,899 | $19,241,976 | $3,971,648 | $15,270,328 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,376
- Program service revenue
- $33,072,616
- Investment income
- $965,279
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $526,543
- Other revenue
- $88,644
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $154,188
- Benefits paid to members
- $549,885
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,097,165
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,606,140
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,397,947
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,294
- Accounting fees
- $124,367
- Occupancy
- $1,210,106
- Travel
- $8,110,141
- Depreciation
- $390,806
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,720,802
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,336,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,190,917
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,146,033
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,508,815
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,277,576
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,913,472
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $232,561
- Gross receipts
- $51,153,755
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Daniels | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $325,274 | $109,636 |
| Christopher Devine | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $320,274 | $95,379 |
| EUGENE FREEDMAN | SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE PRES. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $275,631 | $115,206 |
| MARGUERITE GRAF | GENERAL COUNCIL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $277,816 | $111,999 |
| DEAN IACOPELLI | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 35 | $307,342 | $70,799 |
| PREET VIRK | COMPTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $239,582 | $96,354 |
| NICOLE VITALE | DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $221,426 | $100,159 |
| MARK RAUSCH | REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $26,500 | $0 |
| Clinten Lancaster | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Shawn MacQueen | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Daniel McCabe | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Aaron Merrick | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Joel Ortiz | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WINDER | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| JOHN BRATCHER | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE CHRISTINE | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 |
| KEVIN CURTISS | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew LeBovidge | Executive VP (THRU 12/4/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $565,620 | $122,247 |
| Richard Santa | President (THRU 12/4/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $553,257 | $131,195 |
| EUGENE FREEDMAN | SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $330,822 | $110,553 |
| MARGUERITE GRAF | GENERAL COUNCIL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $301,656 | $107,442 |
| DEAN IACOPELLI | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 35 | $309,617 | $68,180 |
| PREET VIRK | COMPTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $219,670 | $92,507 |
| THOMAS METZGER | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $220,414 | $66,449 |
| Nicholas Daniels | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $68,383 | $0 |
| Christopher Devine | EXEC VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $67,444 | $0 |
| Clinten Lancaster | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Shawn MacQueen | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Daniel McCabe | Regional VP Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Aaron Merrick | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Joel Ortiz | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Brad Davidson | Regional VP (THRU 08/31/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $16,000 | $0 |
| Alexander Navarro | Regional VP (THRU 08/31/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $16,000 | $0 |
| Brian Shallenberger | Regional VP (THRU 08/31/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $16,000 | $0 |
| MARK RAUSCH | REGIONAL VP (EFF. 09/01/2024)) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $8,000 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WINDER | REGIONAL VP (EFF 09/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $8,000 | $0 |
| JOHN BRATCHER | REGIONAL VP (EFF. 09/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $8,000 | $0 |
| MIKE CHRISTINE | REGIONAL VP (EFF. 09/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $8,000 | $0 |
| KEVIN CURTISS | REGIONAL VP (EFF. 09/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $8,000 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Santa | President Officer | 35 | $305,488 | $179,129 |
| Andrew LeBovidge | Executive Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $298,087 | $182,128 |
| Dean Iacopelli | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 35 | $264,693 | $114,214 |
| Eugene Freedman | Special Counsel to the Preside Highest-paid employee | 35 | $244,536 | $114,054 |
| Marguerite Graf | General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 35 | $233,573 | $113,160 |
| Thomas Metzger | Director of Public Affairs Highest-paid employee | 35 | $200,751 | $93,497 |
| Preet Virk | Comptroller Highest-paid employee | 35 | $193,227 | $93,794 |
| Nicholas Daniels | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Brad Davidson | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Christopher Devine | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Clinten Lancaster | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Shawn MacQueen | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Aaron Merrick | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Alexander Navarro | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Joel Ortiz | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| Brian Shallenberger | Regional Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $24,000 | $0 |
| James Marinitti | Regional VP (THRU 11/30/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $22,000 | $0 |
| Daniel McCabe | Regional VP (EFF. 12/1/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $2,000 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1325 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4171
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 10603 Observation, Manassas VA 20110
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER DEVINE, 1325 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Richard Tabler, PO Box 456, Madison VA 22727
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER DEVINE, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRES
- Phone
- (202) 628-5451
- Website
- WWW.NATCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND OTHER AVIATION SAFETY-RELATED EMPLOYEES AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF AIR TRAFFIC WITHIN THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND IMPROVE THE PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND OTHER AVIATION SAFETY-RELATED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE U.S.A. AND PARTICULARLY ITS LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE AVIATION COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ALL LAWFUL MEANS, INCLUDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, POLITICAL ACTION, AND CONTRIBUTING TO SUCH CIVIC AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD DEEMS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY - Communicating for Safety is the aviation industry's leading conference focusing on safety, technology and building relationships with other aviation professionals. This three day conference is unique in that it's the only conference of its kind to focus specifically on the air traffic needs of all members of the aviation community who are affected by the National Airspace System
- ADVOCACY PROJECTS - SPECIAL PROJECTS SEEKING TO ADVANCE THE STATUS,PROFESSIONALISM AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF ALL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR) AND OTHER AVIATION SAFETY RELATED EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP.
- LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - NATCA DEVELOPED THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO MEET THE LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF NATCA AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL. PARTICIPANTS WILL GATHER TO DISCUSS NEW STRATEGIES ON DIVERSE TOPICS SUCH AS INTERNAL ORGANIZING, NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONSTITUTIONS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONTRACTUAL ISSUES, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATIONS, WRITING GRIEVANCES, IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES.
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 | 990 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
- 52-1522639
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 3254 (464 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,336,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,153,755
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $34,289,915 | $34,053,884 | $20,336,950 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $33,466,231 | $34,333,656 | $18,720,802 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $30,019,345 | $32,504,244 | $19,241,976 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $28,549,871 | $29,052,622 | $21,408,502 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $28,334,535 | $22,398,173 | $21,959,320 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Richard Tabler | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 52-1522639).
Questions about NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS is 52-1522639.
- Is NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1990.
- Are donations to NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS 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 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS 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 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS 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 NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER DEVINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $325,274 (Nicholas Daniels, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,289,915, expenses of $34,053,884 and total assets of $20,336,950 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (464)
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1492688 · LEESBURG, VA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 58-1813993 · HAMPTON, GA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 36-3590884 · AURORA, IL · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 52-1677039 · OBERLIN, OH · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION-NATCA LOCAL ZNY EIN 11-2979916 · BOHEMIA, NY · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 95-4175848 · PALMDALE, CA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 76-0255314 · HOUSTON, TX · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 52-1677058 · FORT WORTH, TX · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 35-1759380 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 41-1618171 · FARMINGTON, MN · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 52-1856897 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 48-1056128 · OLATHE, KS · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 65-0057822 · MIAMI, FL · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 94-3078831 · FREMONT, CA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 22-2875151 · NASHUA, NH · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 62-1571487 · MEMPHIS, TN · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 04-3102445 · MERRIMACK, NH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOC EIN 11-2805001 · WESTBURY, NY · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 58-2416451 · COLLEGE PARK, GA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION EIN 02-0732539 · WACO, TX · last filed 990-N for 2025
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