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Airborne Public Safety Association Incorporated

EIN 23-7032776 · Frederick, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, PREPARE, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFE UTILIZATION OF AIRCRAFT AS A TOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION; AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
24.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
6
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$146,353, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $697,424 spent. APSA HOLDS AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION EACH YEAR, BRINGING TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AIRCREW, MANUFACTURERS, AND SUPPLIERS. THE CONFERENCE IS PRECEDED BY 3-DAY PRECONFERENCE COURSES. THE CONFERENCE CONSISTS OF AN EXHIBIT AREA AND MORE THAN 50 WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ROUNDTABLES, AND FORUMS. APSA ALSO HOLDS VARIOUS SEMINARS AND OTHER MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $293,718 spent. AIR BEAT IS A BI-MONTHLY, FULL-COLOR MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AVAIATION. A FULL SUBSCRIPTION, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL BUYER'S GUIDE AND SPECIAL APSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION PREVIEW ISSUE, IS INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP IN APSA. IN ADDITION TO THE PRINT EDITION, AIR BEAT IS ALSO PROVIDED IN DIGITAL FORMAT TO ALL APSA MEMBERS. MEMBERS HAVE THE OPTION OF CHOOSING DIGITAL, PRINT, OR BOTH EDITIONS.
  3. $212,158 spent. MEMBERSHIP IN APSA IS OPEN TO ALL INDIVIDUALS (U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL) THAT ARE INTERESTED IN PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION AND ALL CORPORATIONS WHO SUPPLY THE INDUSTRY. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP MAY BE CONFERRED ON ANY PERSON WHO DEMONSTRATES AN INTEREST IN PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF THE USE OF PUBLIC AVIATION. ONLY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED BY A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OR NATION, WHOSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE ASSIGNMENT AS AIRCREW OR SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE AGENCY'S AVIATION OPERATIONS UNIT, SECTION, DIVISION OR DEPARTMENT MAY HOLD OFFICE AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP MAY BE CONFERRED ON ANY ENTITY PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION. EACH CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE (1) VOTE EXERCISED BY AN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED BY THE CORPORATE ENTITY.
  4. E-NEWSLETTER, MERCHANDISE SALES AND OTHER INCOME

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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