Tailwinds Flying Club
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What it says it does
TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO:- ENCOURAGE INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL AVIATION- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES- PROVIDE THE PLEASURES AND BENEFITS OF SAFE FLYING AT ECONOMICAL RATES TO TAILWIND FLYING CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND- ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER VENTURES ACTIVITIES OR BUSINESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB MEMBERS
- Income
- $208,794
- Spending
- $153,031
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)
- SHARE FLIGHT TIME MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. MAINTENANCE COSTS INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THROUGH THE YEAR. REVENUE IS ALSO BILLED FOR ENGINE OVERHAULS THAT OCCUR APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2,000 - 3,000 HOURS OF OPERATION. EACH OF THE THREE AIRPLANES USAGE VARIES BY YEAR. 2025 HAD 562 HOURS TOTAL OR 187 HOURS AVERAGE PER PLANE PER YEAR.
- SHARE FLIGHT TIME FUEL EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FUEL CONSUMED BY THE AIRCRAFT IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND PASSED ON TO MEMBERS FOR THEIR AIRCRAFT USAGE. FOR THIS ACTIVITY THE EXPENSES WILL BE CLOSE TO THE REVENUE.
- SHARE FIXED EXPENSES OF AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FIXED EXPENSES ARE BILLED TO MEMBERS VIA MONTHLY DUES. EXPENSES INCLUDE: HANGAR REAL ESTATE TAXES INSURANCE REPAIRS UTILITIES; AIRCRAFT INSURANCE NAVIGATION SUBSCRIPTIONS; GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE WEBSITE FEES SUPPLIES; INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL FROM LOANS USED TO PURCHASE AIRCRAFT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.
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 January 1992.
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 October 21, 2026.
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