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Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc

THE PALMDALE AEROSPACE ACADEMY PREPARES ITS GRADUATES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY, ALIGNED WITH WORKFORCE NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND BEYOND. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a education organization based in PALMDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $35.6 million. EIN: 453851539.

Founded
Headquarters
Palmdale, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Mission

The palmdale aerospace academy prepares its graduates for college and careers in the 21st century, aligned with workforce needs in the local area and beyond. The educational program emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) skills and views academics through the lens of aerospace. Challenging projects, hands-on activities and collaborative learning engage student interest to maximize partnership with aerospace industry employers, the city of palmdale school district and others who help develop an innovative, relevant educational option.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 195,586 education 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Palmdale, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453851539. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $44M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453851539. 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.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is located in Palmdale, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc has $44M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $44M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Palmdale Aerospace Academy 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, Palmdale Aerospace Academy 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a education organization based in PALMDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $35.6 million. EIN: 453851539. Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $44M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453851539, 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
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
338

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JU
Julie B•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SUPERINTENDENT

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$43.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$51.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$35.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$32.4M 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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 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 · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc

What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Palmdale, United States. Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a education organization based in PALMDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $35.6 million. EIN: 453851539.
When was Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc founded?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc was founded in 2011.
Who leads Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc?
Julie Braswell serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SUPERINTENDENT.
Where is Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc located?
Headquartered in Palmdale, CA, United States.
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc trustworthy?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 453851539.
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc's website?
https://www.tpaa.org