Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc

The information for Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc is as of the organization's most recent filing in February '22. This organization is located in Oshkosh, WI. It has been in existence for 27 years, following its founding in 1995.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc's NTEE code is A99. The "A" tells us that the organization is classified along with Arts, Culture & Humanities. The "99" tells us that the organization falls under the category of Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C. The NTEE describes this category as organizations that provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to fall under section 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, which is described as Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Testing for Public Safety, to Foster National or International Amateur Sports Competition, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals Organizations.

Perhaps the most accurate way to understand the organization's goals is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc is to promote and encourage the preservation and operation of ex-military aircraft, educate in methods of safe operation and maintenance, and organize and promote ex-military demonstrations.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: The organization's program area number 1 focuses on the publication of "Warbirds," a membership publication that is published eight times each year. This publication features stories about warbird aircraft, articles of historical interest, news, and superb color photography. The program area's purpose is to provide engaging and informative content to members and aviation enthusiasts.

Program Area 2: Membership services encompass costs related to membership meetings held at various fly-ins, distribution of awards during these meetings, event registration, promotion of membership in the organization, and provision of knowledge and information to support the restoration of ex-military aircraft to their original specifications.

Program Area 3: Warbirds in Review is a program at AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases legendary pilots and military aircraft from the past 75 years. This program offers attendees a unique opportunity to see aviation legends up close and learn about the aircraft they flew in combat, testing, or training. Members generously provide their aircraft for display and share their experiences of warbird ownership. The sessions include fascinating stories from the presenters and allow for audience participation through question and answer sessions.

Organization Staffing

Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc is run by William Fischer, who is the Executive Director. The organization has only 2 employees, none of whom are paid over $100k per year. Supporting the small staff are 626 volunteers.

Board Governance

Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc appears to be a well-governed non-profit organization based on the provided information. The organization has a total of 23 voting members, all of whom are independent, indicating a diverse and unbiased decision-making process. The absence of potential conflicts of interest further strengthens the governance of the organization, ensuring that decisions are made solely in the best interest of the organization and its beneficiaries. The fact that the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm demonstrates a commitment to maintaining control and oversight of its operations. This allows for greater transparency and accountability, as decisions and actions can be directly attributed to the organization itself. The documentation of both board and committee meetings is another positive aspect of the organization's governance. This practice ensures that discussions, decisions, and actions taken during these meetings are recorded and can be referred to in the future, promoting transparency and accountability. The presence of a conflict of interest policy, along with the requirement for disclosure of conflicts, indicates that the organization is proactive in addressing and managing potential conflicts. This helps to prevent any undue influence or bias in decision-making processes. Additionally, the organization's written whistleblower policy and document retention policy further demonstrate its commitment to transparency and accountability. These policies provide clear guidelines for reporting any wrongdoing or concerns and ensure that important organizational documents are properly maintained. While the organization does not substantiate and review leadership and officer's salaries, the fact that they provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing suggests a level of transparency in financial matters. Overall, Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc appears to have a robust governance structure in place, with policies and practices that promote transparency, accountability, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

Grant History

Our dataset includes one year of grant history for Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc. In this year, they have awarded two grants, with an average check size of $61,048. Both grants were awarded in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector. Additionally, the organization has awarded grants in the states of Florida (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Organization Growth

Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc, a nonprofit organization, has experienced growth over the given time period. The organization's contributions and grants received increased from $153.3K in 2014 to $296.5K in 2021. Similarly, their program service revenue saw an increase from $322.5K in 2014 to $444.6K in 2021. Other revenue also grew from $78.0K in 2014 to $132.0K in 2021. The total revenue of the organization increased from $566.2K in 2014 to $879.0K in 2021. Additionally, the number of total volunteers increased from 500 in 2014 to 626 in 2021. However, not all aspects of the organization experienced growth, as investment income decreased from $12.4K in 2014 to $5.9K in 2021. Despite this, the overall growth of Eaa Warbirds Of America Inc can be observed through the increase in various revenue streams and the number of volunteers.