To uphold and sustain the LEGACY of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen while encouraging youth to pursue aerospace and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
65¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2021 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
3 of 4
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $21K a year · 29% of revenue · last 4 filings
Fine: a surplus in 3 of the last 4 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 4 filings
Spent on programs
65%
of spending
Fine: 65% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
36 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 35.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
3
named funders · $23K
Looks good: 3 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
7
of 7 voting members
Looks good: 7 of 7 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernNo data yetTap a box for the reason.
Revenue
$55K
Spent
$34K
To programs
65%
Net assets
$102K
By yearFY2021–FY2024
Revenue
$55K
FY2021
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2021$55K
FY2022$69K
FY2023$118K
FY2024$49K
Expenses
$34K
FY2021
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2021$34K
FY2022$60K
FY2023$50K
FY2024$61K
Net assets
$102K
FY2021
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2021$102K
FY2022$111K
FY2023$179K
FY2024$167K

From the FY2021 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Jul 2014.

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Where the money goes

65 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 65% · $22K Management & general 32% · $11K Fundraising 2% · $739

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

7 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Secretary
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Vice President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
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Questions the 990 asks

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  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2Yes
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Inspires youth in aerospace and STEM careers, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy.

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3 programs · $22K · in their own filed words · FY2021
01

Double Victory Flight Program (DVFP) is a 2-week character development and flight training program targeting high school students ages 16-19, conducted at historic Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, the original primary flight training location of the Tuskegee Airmen.

$17Kprogram expense
02

Eyes Above the Horizon (EAH) is a Single day Flight orientation and STEM-focused program targeting school-aged children ages 10-19. The program aims to develop and foster an interest in aerospace careers through flight introductions, mentorship, and immersion into the rich history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

$3Kprogram expense
03

Passion, Attitude, Responsibility (PAR) Motivations are single-day public and virtual engagements designed to promote individual growth by encouraging students to pursue their passion, possess the right attitude, and take responsibility for their actions.

$2Kprogram expense

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Who pays for it.

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Grants

Schedule I · received and paid
Grants received · FY2023
Total grants receivedfrom 3 funders$23K
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Grants paid · 2 grants · $33K · 2021–2024
Unitemized GrantFY2024$24,670
Unitemized GrantFY2021$8,760

By the numbers

The FY2021 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$55K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$55K
Money outPt IX
$34K
Ln 25
Programscol B$22K
Managementcol C$11K
Fundraisingcol D$739
Owns and owesPt X
$102K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$102K
Total assetsLn 16$102K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
PeoplePt VI, VII
7
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a7
IndependentVI 1b7
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$55K
Government grantsLn 1e$0
Noncash giftsLn 1g$0
Fundraising eventsLn 1c$0
Total revenueLn 12$55K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$102K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$102K
Total assetsLn 16$102K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
Net assetsLn 32$102K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
VolunteersI 6200
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY21End FY21
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$81K$102K
Total assetsLn 16$81K$102K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0$0
Net assetsLn 32$81K$102K
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Grants to domestic individualsLn 2$9K$9K
Grants and assistance to foreign recipientsLn 3$0
Legal feesLn 11b$1K$1K
Accounting feesLn 11c$2K$2K
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$1K$1K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$2K$875$743
Office expensesLn 13$2K$2K
TravelLn 17$11K$11K
InsuranceLn 23$5K$5K
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$2K$781$242$739
Total functional expensesLn 25$34K$22K$11K$739

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest $49K$61K−$12K$167K 990 PDF
FY2023 $118K$50K$68K$179K 990 PDF
FY2022 $69K$60K$9K$111K 990 PDF
FY2021 Viewing $55K$34K$21K$102K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part I · Summary $55,056 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $36,579$55,056
I-9 Program service revenuePrior year $0$0
I-10 Investment incomePrior year $0$0
I-11 Other revenuePrior year $0$0
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $36,579$55,056
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paidPrior year $0$8,760
I-14 Benefits paid to membersPrior year $0$0
I-15 Salaries and benefitsPrior year $0$0
I-16a Professional fundraising feesPrior year $0$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $8,192$25,632
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $8,192$34,392
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $28,387$20,664
Part VI · Governance 7 of 7 board members independent, 4 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body7
VI-1b Independent voting members7
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyNo
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $55,056 across 9 lines filed
VIII-1a Federated campaigns$0
VIII-1b Membership dues$0
VIII-1c Fundraising events$0
VIII-1d Related organizations$0
VIII-1e Government grants$0
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$55,056
VIII-1g Noncash contributions (included above)$0
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$55,056
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $0 · Unrelated business $0 · Excluded from tax $0$55,056
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $34,392 across 10 lines filed
IX-2 Grants to domestic individualsPrograms $8,760$8,760
IX-3 Grants and assistance to foreign recipients$0
IX-11b Legal feesManagement $1,250$1,250
IX-11c Accounting feesManagement $2,000$2,000
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $1,000$1,000
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $875 · Management $743$1,618
IX-13 Office expensesManagement $2,372$2,372
IX-17 TravelPrograms $11,063$11,063
IX-23 InsuranceManagement $4,567$4,567
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $781 · Management $242 · Fundraising $739$1,762
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $22,479 · Management $11,174 · Fundraising $739$34,392
Part X · Balance sheet $102,020 assets, 5 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $81,356$102,020
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $81,356$102,020
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $0$0
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $81,356$102,020
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $81,356$102,020
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $102,020 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$55,056
XI-2 Total expenses$34,392
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$20,664
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$81,356
XI-5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments$0
XI-6 Donated services and use of facilities$0
XI-7 Investment expenses$0
XI-8 Prior period adjustments$0
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$0
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$102,020

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