Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
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EAA was founded in 1953 by Paul H. Poberezny who served as the organization’s president from 1953 to 1989 and then as chairman of the board until 2009. It has grown from a handful of aviation enthusiasts to an international organization representing virtually the entire spectrum of recreational aviation.
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Dedication to growing aviation through participation & education. Deliver (continued on schedule o)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyExperimental Aircraft Association Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Oshkosh, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 390917537. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 196 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is located in Oshkosh, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has $54M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 196 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
EAA was founded in 1953 by Paul H. Poberezny who served as the organization’s president from 1953 to 1989 and then as chairman of the board until 2009. It has grown from a handful of aviation enthusiasts to an international organization representing virtually the entire spectrum of recreational aviation. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Experimental Aircraft Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 390917537, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- What is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc?
- Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oshkosh, United States. EAA was founded in 1953 by Paul H. Poberezny who served as the organization’s president from 1953 to 1989 and then as chairman of the board until 2009. It has grown from a handful of aviation enthusiasts to an international organization representing virtually the entire spectrum of recreational aviation.
- When was Experimental Aircraft Association Inc founded?
- Experimental Aircraft Association Inc was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Experimental Aircraft Association Inc?
- Kelly Ruh serves as CFO.
- Where is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Oshkosh, United States.
- What is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc trustworthy?
- Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 390917537.
- What is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's website?
- http://www.eaa.org