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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Palmdale Aerospace Academy Inc is a education organization based in PALMDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $35.6 million. EIN: 453851539.
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPalmdale 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PALMDALE AEROSPACE ACADEMY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo 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