Nonprofit · EIN 81-2565221
FLIGHT CLUB 502
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,728,849 | $1,187,398 | $541,451 | $2,191,962 | $34,433 | $2,157,529 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,704,020 | $941,765 | $762,255 | $1,631,552 | $15,474 | $1,616,078 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $724,029 | $786,482 | -$62,453 | $935,808 | $81,985 | $853,823 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $195,030
- Program service revenue
- $704,521
- Investment income
- $7,682
- Net income from gaming
- $811,840
- Other revenue
- $821,616
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $257,364
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $291,164
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $1,157
- Depreciation
- $276,080
- Program services (functional)
- $842,684
- Management and general (functional)
- $308,276
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,438
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,631,552
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,191,962
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,433
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,157,529
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,174,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,157,529
- Gross receipts
- $2,409,898
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BENSON JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CLYDE ENSOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM YONTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE OEBBECKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BICKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ASHLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN DARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BENSON JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CLYDE ENSOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM YONTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE OEBBECKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY MCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BICKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ASHLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN DARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNABELLE KLEIN | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $55,000 |
| LAURA BENSON JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLYDE ENSOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM YONTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LORING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE OEBBECKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY MCARTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IMAN GHALI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2911 TAYLORSVILLE RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205-3102
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO BOX 35369, LOUISVILLE KY 40232
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL JONES, 2911 TAYLORSVILLE ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- ANNABELLE ENSOR, PO BOX 35369, LOUISVILLE KY 40232
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL JONES, TREASURER
- Phone
- (502) 648-0911
- Website
- WWW.FLIGHTCLUB502.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATHER & CO CPAS LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE EMPOWERMENT OF OUR YOUTH, BY CORRELATING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) AND PRACTICAL LIVING LESSONS AND BY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVE THINKING AND BY INCORPORATING PATRIOTIC VALUES WITH LEARNING TO FLY, AND BY INTRODUCING AVIATION TO YOUNGER STUDENTS THROUGH SUMMER FLIGHT CAMPS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM:HELPING TEACH KIDS TO FLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE BOTH PRACTICAL AND FLIGHT TRAINING TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AT MARKET PRICE. FLIGHT CLUB 502 ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. FLIGHT CLUB 502 WILL ALSO PAY COMPENSATION TO THIRD PARTY FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS DURING PRACTICAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTION AT A STANDARD MARKET PRICE.Expenses $699,750 · revenue $532,639
- SUMMER CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FLIGHT CLUB 502'S CORE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AVIATION EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THROUGH YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING NEW MEMBER CLASSES, YOUTH OFFICER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GROUND SCHOOL, GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS, MEMBER EVENTS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES, AND SIGNATURE ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS, THE DEPARTMENT CONNECTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH AVIATION, STEM, AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ADMINISTERS JUNIOR FLIGHT CLUB, SUMMER CAMPS, AND FRIDAYS AT FLIGHT CLUB, SERVING YOUTH AGES 8-18 THROUGH HANDS-ON AVIATION EXPERIENCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE DEPARTMENT COORDINATES PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS, MILITARY AND AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO STEM LEARNING, AVIATION EXPERIENCES, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE REGION.Expenses $101,906 · revenue $62,257
- AIRCRAFT BUILD PROGRAM: A VOLUNTEER-LED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN AVIATION, ENGINEERING, AND SKILLED TRADES. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF EXPERIENCED AIRCRAFT MECHANICS AND AVIATION PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO BUILD A CARBON CUB EX-3 AIRCRAFT FROM THE GOUND UP WHILE DEVELOPING TECHNICAL SKILLS, TEAMWORK, PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, AND CAREER READINESS. UPON COMPLETION, THE AIRCRAFT IS SOLD, WITH PROCEEDS REINVESTED INTO FUTURE BUILDS AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS, CREATING A SUSTAINABLE MODEL THAT EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUINITES AND SUPPORTS CONTINUED YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE CAREERS.Expenses $33,212 · revenue $104,625
- JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (JCPS) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM:THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH JCPS TO PROVIDE AN INNOVATIVE AVIATION-FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, STUDENTS COMPLETE CORE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, PARTICIPATE IN AVIATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND RECEIVE HANDS-ON FLIGHT INSTRUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TUTORING SERVICES, CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES, MEALS , AND INCENTIVE-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.Expenses $7,816 · revenue $5,000
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
- 81-2565221
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,191,962
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,409,898
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,728,849 | $1,187,398 | $2,191,962 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,704,020 | $941,765 | $1,631,552 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $724,029 | $786,482 | $935,808 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $943,952 | $519,312 | $1,055,018 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: ANNABELLE ENSOR | 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 81-2565221).
Questions about FLIGHT CLUB 502
- What is the EIN of FLIGHT CLUB 502?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLIGHT CLUB 502 is 81-2565221.
- Is FLIGHT CLUB 502 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to FLIGHT CLUB 502 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLIGHT CLUB 502 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 FLIGHT CLUB 502 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 FLIGHT CLUB 502 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 FLIGHT CLUB 502?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLIGHT CLUB 502?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FLIGHT CLUB 502 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,728,849, expenses of $1,187,398 and total assets of $2,191,962 at year end.
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