Marine Corps Aviation Association Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To foster and encourage interest in Marine Corps Aviation, perpetuate the spirit of comradeship traditional in Marine Corps aviation, provide appropriate recognition for superior performance and achievement in Marine Corps aviation, and assimilate and perpetuate the historical traditions of the First Marine Aviation Force Veterans Association.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $125,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- Annual Convention: Each May, MCAA hosts an annual symposium and Awards ceremony for our members and members of the United States Marine Corps, both active and reserve duty. The objective of the event is many-fold: To provide a means of reunion for members who have not seen each other in some time, a venue for current service personnel to discuss their upcoming priorities, the equipment and process needed for future operations, and to recognize those in service for exemplary performance in their execution of duties. The convention is 4 days long, is attended by some 900 people, and includes a variety of events, which draw a diverse set of attendees and members. Almost all of those that attend are currently serving in the Marine Corps, have served in the Marine Corps, or are closely affiliated with the Marine Corps through their employment or relationship to those that do serve. The week-long Symposium includes social events, both on site at the resident hotel, or in the local area. Some events relate directly to current events, to include the status of Marine Corps units, to longer term plans at the Air Wing or enterprise level. The Convention concludes with an awards banquet where 28 individual and military units are recognized for excellence in their performance of duties in the last Calendar Year.
- Scholarships & Donations: Every year, the Association gives a significant amount of revenue gained to active charities that are approved under IRS paragraph 501c3. To qualify for our philanthropy, charities must serve in one of a few areas: Academic scholarships for Marines or their families, financial assistance to Marine families in need, and support for wounded or disabled Marines, preferably in the aviation disciplines. In 2024, MCAA gave $284,863 in cash grants and $1,500 in non-cash support to charitable organizations.
- Squadron Support: The Association is organized under a National Office and also has 24 regional squadrons located throughout the 50 United States. Each squadron is comprised of Association members that live in the vicinity of the squadron and will hold authorized, independent events as part of the incentive to have the organized squadron. Squadrons vary in size from a dozen members to a few hundred. Each squadron operates within the governance, policies, and procedures of the National office, but is required their own set of governance documents to ensure compliance with National office policies and procedures.
- Publications & Outreach: The association reaches its members and prospective members through both printed and electronic means. Each year, the Association publishes four magazines for its members and attendees of the above-mentioned Convention. The association also uses electronic social media to advertise the Association and recruit membership, keep membership abreast of current Association events and plans for future events.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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