International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To facilitate the movement of aircraft internationally for peaceful purposes; To coordinate the views and opinions of member organizations for international purposes; To develop and promote standardization for the regulation and guidance of general aviation; To encourage the implementation of planned systems facilities services and procedures to promote flight safety and efficiency for general aviation; To collect and disseminate among member organizations data and statistics relating to general aviation.
- Income
- $195,525
- Spending
- $193,390
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- IAOPA founded in 1962 is the global voice of general aviation representing more than 333,000 members across 82 countries and maintaining observer status at ICAO. Through its six regional affiliates IAOPA continued in 2025 to advocate for pilots and aircraft owners worldwide focusing on regulatory reform aviation policy technology environmental issues safety and international collaboration. A key concern was promoting proportionate risk-based regulations affecting airworthiness pilot licensing and private aviation operations. IAOPA supported modernization of pilot medical requirements to improve accessibility while maintaining safety standards. It also played a leading role in addressing the transition from leaded aviation fuel advocating for practical timelines and viable unleaded alternatives. IAOPA actively protected airport and airspace access opposed restrictive policies and worked with member nations to ensure the long-term sustainability of general aviation.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 August 1990.
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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