Aopa Foundation
- Assets
- $42.0m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $21.6m
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-8817225
Organization Overview
Aopa Foundation is located in Frederick, MD. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (M40) the organization is classified as: Safety Education, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aopa Foundation employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aopa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Aopa Foundation generated $10.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Aopa Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $31,139,112. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AOPA FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) WORKS TO IMPROVE AVIATION SAFETY, PRESERVE COMMUNITY AIRPORTS, AND ENCOURAGE LEARNING TO FLY FOR CAREER AND PERSONAL BENEFIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF GENERAL AVIATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF GENERAL AVIATION BY IMPROVING SAFETY THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION'S (AOPA) AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE, PRESERVING COMMUNITY AIRPORTS, AND ENCOURAGING LEARNING TO FLY FOR CAREER AND PERSONAL BENEFIT.YOU CAN FLYTHE AOPA FOUNDATION'S YOU CAN FLY PROGRAM IS A SET OF INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO GET PEOPLE FLYING AND KEEP THEM FLYING. WITH INITIATIVES TO INTRODUCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE, PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS, DELIVER TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP PILOTS CREATE AND GROW FLYING CLUBS, AND HELP LAPSED PILOTS GET BACK IN THE AIR, YOU CAN FLY IS SUPPORTING AVIATORS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR JOURNEY.THE FOUNDATION IS DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING A FREE FOUR-YEAR AVIATION STEM CURRICULUM TO THOUSANDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. AN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATORS HELPS SCHOOLS CREATE AND GROW AVIATION STEM PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS, WHILE $1 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO HELP THEM EARN A PILOT CERTIFICATE.FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND STUDENTS, THE FOUNDATION IS DELIVERING TRAINING AND TOOLS DESIGNED TO HELP REDUCE THE DROPOUT RATE BY MAKING TRAINING MORE EFFICIENT, TRANSPARENT, AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED. THE ANNUAL FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE AWARDS SUPPORT BEST PRACTICES AND RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCES TO THEIR CLIENTS. TO HELP INCREASE AIRCRAFT UTILIZATION AND BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY OF AVIATORS, THE FOUNDATION IS HELPING PILOTS LAUNCH AND GROW FLYING CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION DELIVERS EXTENSIVE RESOURCES, INCLUDING IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE AND ONLINE GUIDANCE, TO HELP PILOTS CREATE NEW CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION'S FLYING CLUB FINDER ALSO LISTS HUNDREDS OF FLYING CLUBS, MAKING IT EASIER FOR PILOTS EVERYWHERE TO CONNECT WITH A CLUB CLOSE TO HOME. FOR LAPSED PILOTS WHO WANT TO RETURN TO FLYING, THE FOUNDATION'S RUSTY PILOTS INITIATIVE PROVIDES IN-PERSON SEMINARS AND LIVE WEBINARS THAT GIVE PILOTS THREE HOURS OF GROUND TRAINING THAT FULFILLS THE FAA'S FLIGHT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND INSTRUCTION. AN ONLINE COURSE OPTION MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR PILOTS TO REFRESH THEIR CRITICAL GROUND SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE ANY TIME. BOTH THE IN-PERSON AND THE ONLINE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAA WINGS CREDIT.FOUNDATION GRANTSDURING 2021, THE AOPA FOUNDATION GRANTED $1,200,000 TO VARIOUS PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $595,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT AOPA'S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE (ASI). ASI SERVES ALL PILOTS BY PROVIDING FREE OR LOW-COST EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PILOTS AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS NATIONWIDE, ANALYZING SAFETY DATA, AND CONDUCTING SAFETY RESEARCH. AS A RESULT OF THE GRANT, ASI'S MATERIAL WAS ACCESSED MORE THAN 8.6 MILLION TIMES. THIS WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY THE RELEASE OF VARIOUS NEW PRODUCTS INCLUDING VIDEOS, PODCASTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND WEBINARS TO PILOTS AND AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $320,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING ADVANTAGE (AFTA) APPLICATION. THE AFTA APP IS A WEB PORTAL AND IPAD-BASED TRAINING APPLICATION THAT WILL HELP MAKE THE PROCESS OF FLIGHT TRAINING MORE EFFECTIVE FOR THE STUDENT, THE CFI AND THE FLIGHT SCHOOL. AFTA INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZES EVERY LESSON TO KEEP PACE WITH STUDENTS AS THEY LEARN AND KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE PREPARING BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT. AFTA ALSO MAKES INSTRUCTORS JOBS EASIER WITH FAST LESSON PREP, IN-COCKPIT GRADING, AND INSTANT ACCESS TO ALL YOUR STUDENT RECORDS. AFTA WILL HELP FLIGHT SCHOOLS DELIVER AN EFFICIENT, HIGH-QUALITY FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT KEEPS STUDENTS COMING BACK FOR MORE.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $285,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE AOPA AIRPORT SUPPORT NETWORK. THE AIRPORT SUPPORT NETWORK IS A GROUP OF NEARLY 1,950 VOLUNTEERS TASKED WITH PROMOTING, PROTECTING, AND DEFENDING AMERICA'S COMMUNITY AIRPORTS FROM PRESSURES MOUNTING AGAINST SUCH AIRPORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa K Rudinger Executive Director | 40 | $317,775 | |
Elizabeth A Tennyson SVP - Aopa Foundation, Inc. | 40 | $259,933 | |
James F Beckett Ambassador | 40 | $127,271 | |
Pablo Maurelia Senior Director Ft Technology | 40 | $125,851 | |
Kay Sundaram Ambassador | 40 | $122,414 | |
Darrell W Crate Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chapman Cubine And Hussey Inc Fundraising Counsel | 12/30/20 | $187,740 |
Cambridge Associates Llc Investment Manager | 12/30/20 | $105,372 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,538,456 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $568,227 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,538,456 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $235,634 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $610,508 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,384,598 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,500,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $977,849 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,001 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,721 |
| Payroll taxes | $175,671 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,007 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $110,312 |
| Fees for services: Other | $238,460 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,293 |
| Office expenses | $20,773 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $30,017 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $956 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $18,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,448,746 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,008,928 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $712,532 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,713 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,292,790 |
| Investments—other securities | $21,580,791 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $357,899 |
| Total assets | $41,979,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $433,234 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $310,899 |
| Total liabilities | $744,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,718,908 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,516,612 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $41,979,653 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aopa Foundation has awarded $1,200,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: SAFETY SUPPORT | $595,000 |
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: GROW PILOT POPULATION | $320,000 |
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: AIRPORT SUPPORT | $285,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Aopa Foundation has recieved totaling $33,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
August A Busch Iii Charitable Trust Chesterfield, MO PURPOSE: YOU CAN FLY PROGRAM | $20,000 |
International Yacht Brokers Association Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Rodstein Foundation Wellington, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Luciano Family Foundation Independence, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,000 |
Berry Foundation Inc Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,192,341 |
| Net Contributions | $980,360 |
| Ending Balance | $15,172,701 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Recreational Boating And Fishing Foundation Alexandria, VA | $1,596,637 | $14,302,457 |
Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | $41,979,653 | $10,384,598 |
Safety Equipment Institute Mclean, VA | $3,866,631 | $5,093,632 |
Chesapeake Region Safety Council Inc Windsor Mill, MD | $1,688,026 | $5,136,301 |
Americans For Carbon Dividends Inc Washington, DC | $5,055,754 | $2,851,324 |
Boat Us Foundation Annapolis, MD | $2,787,236 | $3,240,469 |
Rostraver West Newton Ems Belle Vernon, PA | $4,144,119 | $3,922,613 |
Flight Safety Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $3,531,593 | $3,156,585 |
National Center For Healthy Housing Inc Columbia, MD | $1,040,188 | $2,049,917 |
Danville Area Training Center Inc Danville, VA | $966,057 | $2,354,656 |
International Safety Equipment Association Arlington, VA | $3,445,033 | $2,156,842 |
Institute Of Makers Of Explosives Washington, DC | $1,377,958 | $1,262,584 |