Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Frederick, Maryland, registered in 1998, with $44,782,973 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
421 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD, 21701 EIN 52-0636210 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$44.8M
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$43.0M
Net assets
$125.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
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 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso— 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 rating35 mo reserves · +4% 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 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso: 35 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.9M (FY2013) to $44.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22.8MNet assets $125.4M
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$148.2M
Total liabilities
$22.8M
Net assets
$125.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,782,973▲7.5% | $43,013,209▼2.7% | $125,432,123▲6.8% | $148,237,007▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $41,659,053▼9.3% | $44,204,338▲1.0% | $117,448,116▲10.4% | $140,777,160▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $45,929,837▼0.6% | $43,770,551▲9.1% | $106,402,803▼16.9% | $131,311,317▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $46,209,162▼0.5% | $40,113,317▼12.1% | $128,004,823▲14.5% | $150,744,440▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,457,083▼7.4% | $45,656,162▼11.8% | $111,828,268▲12.4% | $136,772,324▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,164,852▲10.1% | $51,771,395▲2.1% | $99,526,296▲13.9% | $124,663,868▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,580,899▼3.4% | $50,695,873▲2.5% | $87,356,617▲8.4% | $109,207,621▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,179,642▲21.3% | $49,441,094▲12.2% | $80,617,029▲11.6% | $105,733,150▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,892,811▼15.1% | $44,054,041▲2.8% | $72,230,995▼6.1% | $94,065,033▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,793,657▲18.1% | $42,852,494▲2.0% | $76,937,242▼2.3% | $101,881,720▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $38,769,296▲2.3% | $42,032,632▲6.1% | $78,709,224▼1.7% | $101,223,691▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,907,123 | $39,634,589▲16.8% | $80,060,305▲1.1% | $100,731,042▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,922,904▲6.6% | $79,196,948▲7.7% | $97,854,971▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,831,242▼6.4% | $73,549,146▼4.0% | $90,333,696▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,995,998 | $76,579,460 | $93,264,538 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0636210, based in Frederick, Maryland.
- What is Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso's EIN?
- Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0636210.
- How much revenue does Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso report?
- Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso reported $44,782,973 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso have?
- CharityIndex grades Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Aircraft Owners & Pilots Asso (EIN 52-0636210) 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.