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Experimental Aircraft Association Inc

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Science & Technology Oshkosh, WI EIN: 390917537 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Experimental Aircraft Association Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Oshkosh, WI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U030
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Dedication to growing aviation through participation & education. Deliver (continued on schedule o)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1955, it predates 90% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Experimental 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 196 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 390917537. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Experimental Aircraft Association Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $15M.

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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,170

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KE
Kelly R••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Watch NASA's experimental supersonic jet land early after system warning - Mashable
Jul 2026
mashable.com
Top 10: Extraordinary experimental aircraft - MSN
Jun 2026
www.msn.com
NASA is testing the X-59 experimental aircraft for quiet supersonic flight - UA.NEWS
Jun 2026
ua.news
Top 10: Extraordinary experimental aircraft - MSN
Jun 2026
www.msn.com
8 groundbreaking experimental aircraft designs - MSN
Jun 2026
www.msn.com
X-59 experimental aircraft reaches speed, altitude conditions for future supersonic flights - CompositesWorld
Jun 2026
www.compositesworld.com
Aviation Community Mourns Loss Of Young But Experienced Lakeland Pilot Killed In Experimental Aircraft Accident - DailyR
Jun 2026
dailyridge.com
NASA's experimental aircraft flies supersonic for the first time - FOX Weather
Jun 2026
www.foxweather.com
Financing Experimental and Homebuilt Aircraft - FLYING Magazine
Jun 2026
www.flyingmag.com
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time - NASA (.gov)
Jun 2026
www.nasa.gov
Form filed
$53.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$50.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 196 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 196 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1955
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, WI, United States.
What is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc trustworthy?
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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