Nonprofit · EIN 85-3136532
FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · COMPTON, CA 90223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,040,836 | $1,028,189 | $12,647 | $383,480 | $0 | $383,480 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $778,744 | $695,995 | $82,749 | $274,830 | $0 | $274,830 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $692,692 | $670,691 | $22,001 | $122,116 | $0 | $122,116 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $974,993
- of which government grants
- $170,300
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $65,843
- Other revenue
- $65,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,178
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,202
- Other salaries and wages
- $56,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $252,278
- Professional fundraising fees
- $80,000
- Legal fees
- $45,589
- Accounting fees
- $28,342
- Occupancy
- $49,585
- Travel
- $49,379
- Program services (functional)
- $717,808
- Management and general (functional)
- $230,381
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $274,830
- Total assets, end of year
- $383,480
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $383,480
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $79,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $383,480
- Gross receipts
- $1,040,836
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Harris thru Dec'25 | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $74,500 |
| Carla Norman | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $43,334 |
| Alex Barker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $37,368 |
| Christa June | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $35,000 |
| Brian Monette | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jabril Miller | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ronnel Norman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Strickland | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Sherrill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Harris | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,000 |
| Alex Barker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $31,500 |
| Brian Monette | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jabril Miller | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ronnel Norman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Strickland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Sherrill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Harris | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $60,400 |
| Carla Norman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $40,867 |
| Michael Sherrill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Strickland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 S WILLOWBROOK AVE UNIT 652, COMPTON, CA 90223-1143
- In care of
- % DEMETRIUS HARRIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Christa June, 101 S Willowbrook Ave 652, Compton, CA 90220
- Signed the 990
- Christa June, CEO
- Phone
- (972) 922-2641
- Return prepared by
- Brett Bradbury CPA PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3136532 or by the name FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The mission of Fly Compton Foundation is to EXPOSE youth to the full ecosystem of aviation and aerospaceincluding piloting, aircraft maintenance, engineering, coding, robotics, airport operations, design, and leadership. EDUCATE students through immersive training and real-world application, equipping them with tangible skills, industry-recognized certifications, and workforce readiness. ELEVATE students into careers with confidence, credentials, and competitive advantage through mentorship, apprenticeships, and long-standing industry partnerships.
Program accomplishments
- Zero to Solo Fly Compton Foundation offers a comprehensive aviation and STEM pipeline beginning with Zero to Solo, which introduces students as young as 8 years old to aviation fundamentals through ground instruction, simulation, and in-air training, preparing them to pass the FAA Written Examination and advance to Solo Camp. Solo Camp is a free, intensive capstone for participants at least 16 years of age who have passed the FAA Written Examination, culminating in a supervised first solo flight. Students then progress to Solo to Private, a program fully funded by Fly Compton Foundation, where they complete FAA requirements and prepare for their check ride to earn a Private Pilot Certificate. In addition, the organization offers hands-on technical and STEM programming through the Torqued Up Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Workshop, which provides training in aircraft systems, maintenance, safety, and engineering fundamentals, and Fly High SkyLab, an immersive lab focused on robotics, coding, aerodynamics, and engineering, building workforce readiness through project-based learning and mentorship.Expenses $591,858 · grants $19,178 · revenue $65,843
- Compton Air & Space Fair An annual community aviation and aerospace event that exposes thousands of youth and families to flight demonstrations, STEM activations, industry partners, and career pathways. The Fair welcomed over 5,000 attendees, featured 80+ vendors and exhibitors, and engaged more than 150 volunteersexpanding access to aviation and strengthening workforce development and economic opportunity in the community.Expenses $76,507
- Flight Suit Design & Engineering Camp A STEAM-based program integrating aerospace science, materials engineering, and design. Students explore flight suit functionality and develop prototype concepts that merge innovation, safety, and creative problem-solving.Expenses $49,443
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
- 85-3136532
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $383,480
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,040,836
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,040,836 | $1,028,189 | $383,480 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $778,744 | $695,995 | $274,830 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $692,692 | $670,691 | $122,116 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $394,829 | $375,358 | $100,818 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-3136532).
Questions about FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 85-3136532.
- Is FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Christa June.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,500 (Demetrius Harris thru Dec'25, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does FLY COMPTON AERONAUTICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,040,836, expenses of $1,028,189 and total assets of $383,480 at year end.
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