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National Gay Pilots Association

EIN 52-1920518 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD, SUPPORT, AND UNITE THE LGBTQ+ AVIATION COMMUNITY IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL EVENTS, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND OUTREACH WE ADVANCE OUR PRIMARY GOALS.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
3
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$125,553, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    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 September 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS FLY IN EVENTS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR ITS MEMBERS. THESE EVENTS SERVE TO STRENGTHEN AND INFORM BOTH MEMBERS AND THE AVIATION INDUSTRY AROUND CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE LGBT AVIATION COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY.
  2. $333,338 spent. THE ASSOCIATION GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WHICH IS REVIEWED BY A NOMINATED AND VETTED SELECTION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEEE USES A SCORING PROCESS. APPLICANTS MUST MEET CERTAIN CRITERA AND MUST ATTEND SCHOOLS WITH ACCREDITED PILOT AND OTHER CREDENTIALING TRAINING PROGRAMS. FUNDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND ANY UNUSED FUNDS ARE RETURNED TO THE ASSOCIATION.
  3. $297,219 spent. THE NGPA SUPPORTS ADVOCACY RELATED TO ITS MISSION, ADVOCACY MAY OCCUR ON A NATIONAL, REGIONAL, LOCAL OR CAMPUS LEVEL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    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 September 2025.

    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 August 2015.

    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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