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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
89/100 · 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
Science & Technology · NTEE U030
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

KE
Kelly Ruh
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alan K••••••••
Director
AL
Alan S•••••••••
Director
BA
Barry D••••
Director
BE
Ben D••••••
Director
BR
Brian W••••••••••
CFO
CA
Cassandra B••••
Director & HUMAN RESOURCES
CH
Charles B•••••
Director & COMMUNITITES & CHAPTERS
CH
Charlie P•••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CH
Christopher F••••••
DIR, SAFETY, SECURITY & HOSPITALITY
CO
Cody W••••
Director
CO
Connie B•••••
Director
DA
Dan M••••
Director
DA
Dan S••••••
Director
DA
Darren P••••••••
Director
DA
David F••••••
Director
DA
David G••••••
ATTORNEY - THRU 7/20
DA
David P••••••
Director
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Dennis D•••••
Director & AIRCRAFT OPS. - THRU 7 & 20
DI
Dick V••••••••••
Director
DO
Douglas M••••••
VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
ER
Eric G•••••
Director
HE
Heather P•••••
Director
JA
Jack H•••••••••
Director
JA
Jack P•••••
CEO/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
JA
James B••••
VP, MEMB, MARKETING, PUBLICATIONS
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$53.9M revenue
FY2025
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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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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc This page 89 $53.9 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, 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