Nonprofit · EIN 99-4879767
OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR
Tax-exempt · PENDLETON, OR 97801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,088,654 | $950,445 | $138,209 | $688,242 | $550,033 | $138,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,088,654
- of which government grants
- $1,087,154
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $220,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,933
- Other salaries and wages
- $220,381
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $432,699
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $35,244
- Accounting fees
- $522
- Occupancy
- $55,398
- Travel
- $25,606
- Depreciation
- $8,825
- Program services (functional)
- $869,053
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,392
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $688,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $550,033
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,209
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $47,801
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $47,801
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $90,408
- Gross receipts
- $1,088,654
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH WYNO | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,336 | $23,930 |
| CHRISTOPHER PONZILLO | CHIEF OPERATIONS & MARKETING OFC. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,500 | $0 |
| DAVE HYEM | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DON HENDRICKSON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK CHILDS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADY GIBBONS | BOARD DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MARTIN | BOARD DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4529 NW A AVE, PENDLETON, OR 97801-4520
- In care of
- % JOSEPH WYNO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 4529 NW A AVENUE, PENDLETON OR 97801
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH WYNO, 4529 NW A AVENUE, PENDLETON, OR 97801
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- JOSEPH WYNO, 4529 NW A AVENUE, PENDLETON OR 97801
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH WYNO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 803-8304
- Website
- WWW.OREGONUAS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GARY MCGEE & CO LLP
Mission
OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR IS A NONPROFIT BASED IN PENDLETON, OREGON. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE OREGON A NATIONAL LEADER IN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, ROBOTICS, AND ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY. WE WORK WITH ENTREPRENEURS, ENGINEERS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOBS, AND KEEP OREGON AT THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICAN INNOVATION.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR INCURRED PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ACROSS SEVERAL CORE AREAS ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION AS A STATE DESIGNATED CENTER OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE.THESE INVESTMENTS WERE PRIMARILY DIRECTED TOWARD:* STARTUP ACCELERATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT, INCLUDING MENTORSHIP, CURRICULUM DELIVERY, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EARLY-STAGE AND GROWTH-STAGE COMPANIES IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES.CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O. * NON-DILUTIVE SUB-GRANTS TO FOUNDERS, PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATING STARTUPS TO ACCELERATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CUSTOMER VALIDATION, AND MARKET ENTRY WITHOUT REQUIRING EQUITY.* PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, SUCH AS VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PITCH DAYS, INDUSTRY SHOWCASES, AND STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS DESIGNED TO CONNECT FOUNDERS WITH INVESTORS, CUSTOMERS, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS.* STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ECOSYSTEM EXPANSION, INCLUDING STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT TO CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, INVESTORS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN KEY CONFERENCES AND CONVENINGS, WHERE THE ACCELERATOR CONTRIBUTES AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, PANELIST, AND JUDGE TO ELEVATE OREGON'S VISIBILITY AND ATTRACT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE STATE.* INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT, ADVANCING COLLABORATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN UAS, AUTONOMY, AND RELATED SECTORS.* WORKFORCE AND ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE TALENT PIPELINE AND SUPPORTING A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE INNOVATION NETWORK.* OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM DELIVERY SUPPORT, ENSURING EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND MEASURABLE IMPACT.COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE ACCELERATOR'S MANDATE TO DRIVE INNOVATION, EXPAND STRATEGIC CONNECTIVITY, AND POSITION OREGON AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND AUTONOMY.Expenses $869,053 · grants $220,750
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4879767
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $688,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,088,654
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,088,654 | $950,445 | $688,242 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: JOSEPH WYNO | December 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 99-4879767).
Questions about OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR
- What is the EIN of OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR is 99-4879767.
- Is OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR 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 OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR 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 OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR 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 OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH WYNO.
- Who are the officers and directors of OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,336 (JOSEPH WYNO, PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,088,654, expenses of $950,445 and total assets of $688,242 at year end.
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