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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2010057

TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114

Financials

$302K$302K2023$807K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$807,164$1,007,964-$200,800$278,546$491,677-$213,131
August 31, 2024990$302,148$302,148$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,690
Program service revenue
$799,903
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,149
Net income from gaming
$7,498
Other revenue
$571

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,595
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,500
Other salaries and wages
$43,478
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$104,102
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$24,473
Accounting fees
$26,687
Occupancy
$27,850
Travel
$1,835
Depreciation
$19,745
Program services (functional)
$784,227
Management and general (functional)
$223,737

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$278,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$491,677
Net assets, end of year
-$213,131
Land, buildings and equipment
$163,360
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$213,131
Gross receipts
$814,313
Employees
5
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
PA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIANA FLEMINGSECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Trustee or director, Officer
40$60,500
HOWARD COOPERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD HOPKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF FRANKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ALINA GAGLIOLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
IRVING HALTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEOFF HOPKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH HOPKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN TOLLINIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMEEL WORTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD COOPERPRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
RICHARD HOPKINSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BONNIE DAYDIRECTOR (THRU 4/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF FRANKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ALINA GAGLIOLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEREK GRIERDIRECTOR (THRU 3/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
IRVING HALTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEOFF HOPKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
SARAH HOPKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN TOLLINIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9800 ASHTON RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114-1018
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HOWARD COOPER, 9800 ASHTON ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Signed the 990
BRIANA FLEMING, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phone
(215) 677-1240
Return prepared by
ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION (THE ACADEMY) IS PROVIDING CAREER-ORIENTED FLIGHT TRAINING TO UNDERSERVED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. (CONTINUED ON SCH O).THE SERVICES INCLUDE: - OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE, NO-COST FLIGHT TRAINING TO ELIGIBLE PHILADELPHIA STUDENTS. - REMOVAL OF FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO AVIATION CAREERS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. - PARTNER WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO AVIATION OPPORTUNITIES. - INVEST IN EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY'S ASPIRING

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ACADEMY PROVIDED CAREER-ORIENTED FLIGHT TRAINING TO UNDERSERVED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. THE SERVICES INCLUDED: - OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE, NO-COST FLIGHT TRAINING TO ELIGIBLE PHILADELPHIA STUDENTS. - REMOVAL OF FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO AVIATION CAREERS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO AVIATION OPPORTUNITIES. - INVESTING IN EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY'S ASPIRING PILOTS.
    Expenses $784,227 · grants $5,595 · revenue $799,903

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-2010057
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$278,546
Income (IRS master file)
$814,313

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$807,164$1,007,964$278,546XML
990August 2024$302,148$302,148$0XML

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 93-2010057).

Questions about TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION

What is the EIN of TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION is 93-2010057.
Is TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION 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 TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names HOWARD COOPER.
Who are the officers and directors of TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,500 (BRIANA FLEMING, SECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS).
How much revenue does TAILWINDS ACADEMY OF AVIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $807,164, expenses of $1,007,964 and total assets of $278,546 at year end.

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