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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4871663

FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Financials

$1.5M$13K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,472,030$12,984$1,459,046$1,459,145$0$1,459,145
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,462,455
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,575
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,000
Travel
$6,110
Program services (functional)
$6,941
Management and general (functional)
$6,043

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,459,145
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,459,145
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,459,145
Gross receipts
$1,472,030
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2024
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDWARD PIERSONPRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHELLE PIERSONSECRETARY / TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JOE JACOBSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
40$0
BRUCE DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1802 VERNON ST NW 2213, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-1217
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDWARD PIERSON, 1802 VERNON ST NW 2213, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Signed the 990
EDWARD PIERSON, PRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(360) 710-1647
990-N for 2023 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ed Pierson, 1802 Vernon St NW 2213, Washington DC 20009. Mailing address: 1802 Vernon St NW 2213, Washington DC 20009.
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY CLOSELY MONITORING THE AVIATION INDUSTRY AND THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING THE INDUSTRY. WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE AS THE LEADING AVIATION WATCHDOG AND WILL CONTINUE TO REPORT ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER PROBLEMS IMPACTING SAFETY INCLUDING INEFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT. WE SERVE THE INDIVIDUALS THAT FLY AND THEIR LOVED ONES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY CONCENTRATED MAINLY ON THE ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE TWO MAX AIRPLANE TRAGEDIES FROM 2018 AND 2019, THE AFTERMATH OF THE JANUARY 2023 ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT 1282 ACCIDENT, MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN BOEING'S 737 MAX AIRCRAFT, AND SYSTEM FAILURES AND EMERGENCIES INVOLVING MAX PLANES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE ACTIONS AND INACTIONS OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD (NTSB).
    Expenses $6,941

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990. The IRS master file lists the 990-N (e-Postcard), most likely because of 990-Ns filed under this EIN; its own returns are e-filed. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4871663
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,459,145
Income (IRS master file)
$1,472,030

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,472,030$12,984$1,459,145XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Ed Pierson
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
July 31, 2024≤ $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 93-4871663).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY is 93-4871663.
Is FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY file?
Form 990. The IRS master file lists the 990-N (e-Postcard), most likely because of 990-Ns filed under this EIN; its own returns are e-filed.
When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY 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 FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY 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 FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EDWARD PIERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,472,030, expenses of $12,984 and total assets of $1,459,145 at year end.

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