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DEDICATION TO GROWING AVIATION THROUGH PARTICIPATION & EDUCATION. DELIVER (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$53.9M
Program Spending
88%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$10M
Total Expenses
▼$49M
Total Assets
$91.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$48.5M
Net Assets
$43.3M
Officer Compensation
→$1.8M
Other Salaries
$12.9M
Investment Income
$1.1M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $53.9M | $10M | $49M | $91.8M | $43.3M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $50.8M | $9.9M | $48.8M | $97.8M | $37.7M |
| 2022 | $44.4M | $12.1M | $37.1M | $60M | $34.7M |
| 2021 | $18.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jack Pelton | Ceo/chairman Of The Board | 32.5 | $511.7K | $275.6K | $63.8K | $851.1K |
| Kelly Ruh | Dir Finance & Hr, CFO | 37.5 | $202.1K | $67.4K | $27K | $296.4K |
| Charlie Precourt | Vice Chairman | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Auerbach | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Phillips | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jack Pelton
Ceo/chairman Of The Board
$851.1K
Hrs/Wk
32.5
Compensation
$511.7K
Related Orgs
$275.6K
Other
$63.8K
Kelly Ruh
Dir Finance & Hr, CFO
$296.4K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$202.1K
Related Orgs
$67.4K
Other
$27K
Charlie Precourt
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stuart Auerbach
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Phillips
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Busha | Vp, Memb, Marketing, Publications | 50 | $345.1K | $0 | $66.9K | $412K |
| Rick Larsen | Vp, Communities & Memb Prog | 49 | $281.5K | $5,746 | $31.7K | $319K |
| Sean Elliott | Vp, Advocacy & Safety | 50 | $257.1K | $0 | $61.4K | $318.5K |
| Kristine Pihlgren | General Counsel | 40 | $194.9K | $0 | $16.3K | $211.2K |
| Robert Hackman | VP Government Affairs | 40 | $163.5K | $0 | $46.6K | $210.1K |
| Thomas Moule |
James Busha
Vp, Memb, Marketing, Publications
$412K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$345.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$66.9K
Rick Larsen
Vp, Communities & Memb Prog
$319K
Hrs/Wk
49
Compensation
$281.5K
Related Orgs
$5,746
Other
$31.7K
Sean Elliott
Vp, Advocacy & Safety
$318.5K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$257.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$61.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Shackleton | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Diachun | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Majka | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Schwinn | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darren Pleasance | Director - Thru 12/24 | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Forster | Director |
Alan Shackleton
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ben Diachun
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Majka
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4M |
| $27.3M |
| $53.9M |
| $28.7M |
| 2020 | $44.4M | $7.5M | $41.9M | $62M | $38.3M |
| 2019 | $45.6M | $11.3M | $41.2M | $59M | $35.7M |
| 2018 | $39.9M | $7.5M | $38M | $55.1M | $32.5M |
| 2016 | $37.4M | $8.1M | $35.8M | $48.3M | $26.8M |
| 2015 | $35.7M | $7.1M | $32.8M | $46.3M | $25.5M |
| 2014 | $35.1M | $7.7M | $32.1M | $43.4M | $22.5M |
| 2013 | $33.4M | $8.4M | $31.7M | $38.5M | $18.9M |
| 2012 | $33M | $8.2M | $32.7M | $36.9M | $17M |
| 2011 | $34.7M | $10.1M | $35.1M | $37M | $16.5M |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| Director, It |
| 40 |
| $166.9K |
| $0 |
| $41.9K |
| $208.8K |
| Christopher Farrell | Dir, Safety, Security & Hospitality | 40 | $157.5K | $0 | $45.3K | $202.8K |
| Jeremy Desruisseaux | Dir Of Flight Proficiency Prog | 40 | $141.9K | $0 | $44.5K | $186.4K |
Kristine Pihlgren
General Counsel
$211.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$194.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.3K
Robert Hackman
VP Government Affairs
$210.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$163.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$46.6K
Thomas Moule
Director, It
$208.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$166.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$41.9K
Christopher Farrell
Dir, Safety, Security & Hospitality
$202.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$157.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.3K
Jeremy Desruisseaux
Dir Of Flight Proficiency Prog
$186.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$141.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$44.5K
| 10 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| David Pasahow | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Vangrunsven | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Gurley | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Behler | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Bourke | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Pfarr | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Brown | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Kocourek | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Mckenzie | Director - Thru 04/24 | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lacey Pittman | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lou Seno | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Van Tine | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Anderson | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Goulian | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Schafer | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Martineau | Director - Thru 10/24 | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Beattie | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelly Dezevallos | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Dusenbury | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dan Schwinn
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Darren Pleasance
Director - Thru 12/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Forster
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Pasahow
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dick Vangrunsven
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Gurley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeremy Behler
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Bourke
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Pfarr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Brown
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Keith Kocourek
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ken Mckenzie
Director - Thru 04/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lacey Pittman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lou Seno
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Van Tine
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Anderson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Goulian
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Schafer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Phil Martineau
Director - Thru 10/24
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Beattie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shelly Dezevallos
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Dusenbury
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0