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Air Charter Safety Foundation

EIN 26-0338652 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AIR CHARTER SAFETY FOUNDATION ("ACSF") IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF AIR CHARTER IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COLLABORATION.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
5
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$273,262, president

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $131,412 spent. AUDIT - TO BUTTRESS PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AIR CHARTER INDUSTRY, ACSF HAS DEVELOPED SAFETY AUDIT STANDARDS FOR THE AIR CHARTER INDUSTRY. ACSF OFFERS TRAINING ON THE ACSF INDUSTRY AUDIT STANDARDS TO INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, SO THAT THE STANDARDS MAY BE EFFECTIVELY UTILIZED TO ENSURE ENHANCED SAFETY LEVELS.
  2. $248,617 spent. SYMPOSIUM - ACSF HOSTS AN ANNUAL AIR CHARTER SAFETY SYMPOSIUM. THIS SYMPOSIUM FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PERTAINING TO AVIATION SAFETY.
  3. $177,583 spent. PROMOTION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - THE ACSF LEADS AND SUPPORTSTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HIGHEST SAFETY STANDARDS AVAILABLE TO ALLOWTHE BUSINESS, CHARTER AND FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP INDUSTRY TO OFFERTHE SAFEST AIR TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS IN THE WORLD AND TO PROVIDEOBJECTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE STANDARDS AND SERVICES TO THEPUBLIC. MEMBERSHIP PRIMARILY INCLUDES PART 135 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, WITH THE BALANCE TO INCLUDE OEMS, BROKERS, INSURERS,CUSTOMERS, AIRPORTS, AND SAFETY PROFESSIONALS. REGULAR MEMBERS AREAIRCRAFT OPERATORS, MANAGEMENT COMPANIES AND BROKERS, WHILEASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE SUPPLIERS, VENDORS AND CONSULTANTS TOAIRCRAFT OPERATORS. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE OTHER NON-PROFITINSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. $81,688 spent. ASAP PROGRAM - THE ACSF, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FAA, HAS ESTABLISHED AN AVIATION SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (ASAP). A. ASAP IS A VOLUNTARY, SELF-REPORTING PROGRAM THAT IDENTIFIES AND REDUCES POSSIBLE FLIGHT SAFETY CONCERNS, AND MITIGATES RISK. B. ASAP USES EMPLOYEE INPUT TO IDENTIFY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERNS AND ISSUES; OPERATIONAL DEFICIENCIES; NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS; DEVIATIONS FROM COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND UNUSUAL EVENTS. C. EACH REPORT IS INVESTIGATED AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DETERMINED BASED ON A NON-DISCPLINARY APPROACH TO FLIGHT SAFETY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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