Air Line Pilots Association International
501(c)(5)
Strong reserves Growing revenue
Air Line Pilots Association International is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Mclean, Virginia, registered in 1978, with $382,120,748 in FY2024 revenue.
7950 Jones Branch Dr Ste 400s, Mclean, VA, 22102 EIN 36-0710830 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$382.1M
▲ 12.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$281.5M
Net assets
$497.5M
Employees
399
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
★★★★
Rated on 3 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Capped at A — the top grade requires the fuller disclosure of a complete Form 990.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Air Line Pilots Association International— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Air Line Pilots Association International: 21 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Air Line Pilots Association International: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Air Line Pilots Association International: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to promote the interests of the airline piloting profession and to safeguard the rights, individually and collectively, of its members.
What they do
Government affairs: as the voice of professional airline pilots, the association represents a pilot partisan agenda to congress and to many administrative agencies, including the department of transportation, federal aviation administration, department of state, department of homeland security, and transportation security administration. key legislative issues for pilots in 2024 were the pending faa reauthorization legislation and the safety threat from the global push to remove pilots from the flight deck.
Aviation safety: alpa maintains a network of hundreds of pilot volunteers, supported by more than two dozen staff professionals, organized into an extensive structure of local and national committees. key safety issues in 2024 included: maintaining at least two pilots in the flight deck, aircraft certification, pilot fatigue, pilot mental health, pilot training and qualification, airport and runway safety, integration of unmanned aircraft and commercial space activities in the national airspace, various improvements to aviation security and pilot and passenger screening, safety management systems, and responding to and supporting accident investigations.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134.7M (FY2013) to $382.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165.7MNet assets $497.5M
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$663.2M
Total liabilities
$165.7M
Net assets
$497.5M
Salaries & benefits
$99.4M
35% of expenses
Board members
220
206 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,120,748▲12.3% | $281,469,127▲12.4% | $497,451,352▲9.7% | $663,187,024▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $340,281,424▲38.1% | $250,345,385▲17.5% | $453,657,589▲33.1% | $603,047,418▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $246,433,225▲10.7% | $213,103,379▲30.8% | $340,896,283▼8.5% | $475,373,956▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $222,610,289▼1.7% | $162,960,497▲6.1% | $372,614,365▲17.5% | $488,484,323▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $226,453,071▼3.7% | $153,532,887▼13.6% | $317,161,075▲33.4% | $433,951,001▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $235,270,740▲11.1% | $177,727,197▲6.2% | $237,787,766▲54.7% | $361,804,146▲53.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,798,665▲5.6% | $167,342,081▲7.9% | $153,688,991▲34.1% | $235,249,205▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $200,628,893▲7.4% | $155,024,523▲5.7% | $114,645,643▲43.0% | $204,611,325▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $186,727,175▲29.2% | $146,637,225▲6.7% | $80,180,791▲275% | $167,418,863▲55.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $144,573,622▲5.8% | $137,437,657▲7.6% | $21,384,645▲22.8% | $107,625,017▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $136,649,198▲1.5% | $127,714,243▼12.1% | $17,409,643▲8.8% | $99,098,198▼31.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $134,650,739 | $145,281,334▲17.6% | $16,008,469▼45.2% | $144,207,680▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $123,548,336▲4.5% | $29,232,106▼1.2% | $106,090,204▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $118,242,750▲8.3% | $29,596,478▼35.6% | $109,383,731▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $109,178,951▼16.6% | $45,922,758▼16.8% | $107,231,368▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2008 | — | $130,985,688 | $55,171,347 | $118,724,958 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jason Ambrosi — $969,888 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ambrosi | President | 60 | $969,888 |
| David Krieger | General Manager | 40 | $662,646 |
| Marcus Migliore | General Counsel & Dir, Legal | 40 | $565,211 |
| Andrew Shostack | Director, Representation | 40 | $549,661 |
| Arthur Luby | Sr. Advisor & Chief Negotiator | 40 | $529,300 |
| Elizabeth Robinson | Director of Finance & Cfo | 40 | $493,770 |
| Thomas Ciantra | Asst Dir, Legal/dep Gen Cnsel | 40 | $478,347 |
| Kelly Collie | Director, Human Resources | 40 | $477,218 |
| Marie Schwartz | Dir of Strategic Mbr Dev & Res | 40 | $456,527 |
| Elizabeth Baker | Director, Government Affairs | 40 | $450,641 |
| David Weaver | Director, Communications | 40 | $447,848 |
| James Lobsenz | Sr Managing Attorney | 40 | $419,104 |
| Richard Harrell | Dir, Information Tech & Svcs | 40 | $415,628 |
| Kye Johanning | Dir, Economic & Financial Anal | 40 | $410,026 |
| David Semanchik | Sr Managing Attorney | 40 | $409,458 |
| Stacey Bechdolt | Dir, Engineering & Air Safety | 40 | $404,533 |
| Anna Lebovidge | Asst Director, Representation | 40 | $401,036 |
| John Wells | Senior Attorney | 40 | $380,923 |
| Daniel White | Managing Benefits Attorney | 40 | $372,544 |
| Bruce York | Sr Adv & Chf Neg(thru 3/29/24) | 21 | $316,317 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Flight Surgeons Inc | Aeromedical Advisors | $3,428,201 |
| Big Construction LLC | Construction | $2,078,799 |
| Software One Inc | Technology Services | $1,952,611 |
| Avoq | Mktg/advertising | $1,502,504 |
| Kelly Press Inc | Printing | $1,393,089 |
Grants received · $15K total
1 grant to Air Line Pilots Association International totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Support for ad campaign | 2015 | $15,000 |
Grants made · $151K in FY2024
13 grants totaling $151K in FY2024. All grants made by Air Line Pilots Association International →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aero Club of Washington | Sponsorship | $27,600 |
| Wayne State University | Contribution | $20,000 |
| International Aviation Club of Washington Dc | Sponsorship | $13,100 |
| American Association of Airport Executives | Sponsorship | $13,000 |
| Alpa Emergency Relief Fund Inc | Contribution | $10,869 |
| 10pin Bowling Lounge | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Flight Safety Foundation Inc | Sponsorship | $9,000 |
| Women In Aviation International | Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| Air Traffic Control Association Inc | Sponsorship | $7,573 |
| National Republican Club of Capitol Hill | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Greater Washington Aviation Open Inc | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| National Democratic Club | Sponsorship | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Air Line Pilots Association International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Air Line Pilots Association International is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-0710830, based in Mclean, Virginia.
- What is Air Line Pilots Association International's EIN?
- Air Line Pilots Association International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-0710830.
- How much revenue does Air Line Pilots Association International report?
- Air Line Pilots Association International reported $382,120,748 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Air Line Pilots Association International's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Air Line Pilots Association International's latest Form 990 is $969,888, paid to Jason Ambrosi (President).
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Data for Air Line Pilots Association International (EIN 36-0710830) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.