irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $563KAWARDED EIGHTEEN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
- #2 $53KTHE WINGS CLUB FOUNDATION MAKES AN ANNUAL GRANT TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT USES AIRCRAFT TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND PERSONNEL AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN AID AND SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Aerospace on Campus
Initiative to support aviation education and engagement at academic institutions
Aviation Leader Series Educational Lunccheons
Hosts monthly luncheon events featuring presentations by aviation industry leaders, open to members, students, and guests
Humanitarian Outreach
Makes annual grants to charitable organizations that use aircraft to deliver medical supplies, personnel, and humanitarian aid
Scholarships
Provides financial scholarships to students pursuing education in aviation, with 18 awarded in 2024
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Award scholarships to students in aviation and aerospace educationProvides financial support to college-level students pursuing aviation and aerospace education, with an emphasis on academic and leadership excellence. The foundation awards approximately a dozen to eighteen scholarships annually.
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Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 1 activity
- Conduct Aerospace on Campus outreach programPresents aviation-related speaking events at universities to engage students and promote aerospace education and careers.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund charitable organizations using aircraft for humanitarian aidProvides grants to charitable organizations that operate aircraft to deliver medical supplies, personnel, and humanitarian assistance in times of need.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host Aviation Leader Series luncheons and educational eventsOrganizes monthly luncheons and webinars featuring leaders in aviation who speak on industry topics, history, and issues. These events are attended by members, students, and guests, and include both in-person and virtual formats.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Present annual Distinguished Achievement and Student Scholarship AwardsRecognizes outstanding accomplishments in aviation and astronautics through the annual Distinguished Achievement Award, and honors academic excellence through Student Scholarship Awards.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Sponsor student attendance at aviation eventsSupports student participation in luncheon events and other programs to promote engagement with aviation professionals and industry topics.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.05M
Contributions & grants$1.73M85%
Program service revenue$271K13%
Investment income$207K10%
Other revenue$-163K
expenses
Total expenses$1.90M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$290K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.46M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$7.16M
Liabilities$1.24M
Net assets$8.21M
Liquid reserves53.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS FITZSIMMONS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $399K |
| MARIE ROSA | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $131K |
board members · 23
- ALI BEN LMADANI — GOVERNOR
- ANKIT GUPTA — GOVERNOR
- ARJAN MEIJER — GOVERNOR
- BARRY BUTLER — GOVERNOR
- BRETT CATLIN — GOVERNOR
- BRUCE NOBLES — GOVERNOR
- CANDICE COOK — GOVERNOR
- CHRIS JONES — GOVERNOR
- COLIN BOLE — GOVERNOR
- CORA ELQUIST — GOVERNOR
- DAVID G THOMPSON — GOVERNOR
- DAVID SEYMOUR — VICE PRESIDENT
- GARY KRAUTHAMER — GOVERNOR
- GREG HAMILTON — VICE PRESIDENT
- HOWARD RUBEL — GOVERNOR
- HUNTLEY LAWRENCE — GOVERNOR
- IHSSANE MOUNIR — GOVERNOR
- JAMES MEYLER — GOVERNOR
- JASON TONICH — GOVERNOR
- JEFF MARTIN — GOVERNOR
- JOANNA GERAGHTY — GOVERNOR
- JOHN ROSANVALLON — GOVERNOR
- JUDE BRICKER — GOVERNOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Biltmore Hotel Partner — Served as The Wings Club's location from 1946 to 1983.
- Cessna Citation Special Olympics Airlift Partner — Joint recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for contributions to aviation and humanitarian service.
- Charitable organization using aircraft for humanitarian aid Partner — Funded through an annual grant to support delivery of medical supplies and personnel via aircraft.
- Corporate Angel Network Partner — Joint recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for contributions to aviation and humanitarian service.
- Delta Air Lines Partner — Recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award, recognizing organizational contributions to aviation.
- MetLife Building Partner — Current location of The Wings Club at 200 Park Avenue, where it moved in 2010 and expanded in 2019.
- ORBIS International Partner — Joint recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for contributions to aviation and humanitarian service.
- Pan American World Airways Partner — Founding airline executive Juan Trippe was on the first board of directors and the club later relocated to Pan Am's former headquarters.
- Solution-tek Partner — Sponsored student attendance at the September 2026 luncheon event.
- Solution-tek Partner — Sponsored the student table at the December 2026 luncheon event.
- Solution-tek Partner — Sponsored the student table at the November 2026 luncheon event.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Featured speaker from Southwest Airlines participated in the December 2026 luncheon event.
- The Flight Safety Foundation Partner — Recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1988 for contributions to aviation safety.
- The National Air & Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution Partner — Recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1985 for contributions to aerospace education and preservation.
- Waldorf=Astoria Hotel Partner — Hosted The Wings Club's first Annual Dinner and a special 1945 meeting featuring the first public screening of film showing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- Wings of Hope Partner — Joint recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for contributions to aviation and humanitarian service.
- aeroXchange Partner — Sponsored the December 2026 luncheon event.
- charitable organizations that use aircraft to provide medical supplies and personnel and other humanitarian aid and relief services Partner — Receives grants from the Foundation to support aviation-based humanitarian services.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education through Scholarships and Industry Engagementmethodology: education-through-scholarships-and-outreachBy providing scholarships and facilitating access to aviation industry events, we increase student participation and engagement in aviation education, because direct exposure and financial support are critical to cultivating the next generation of aviation professionals.
- Humanitarian Aviation Grantmakingmethodology: humanitarian-aviation-grantmakingBy funding organizations that deploy aircraft for medical and relief operations, we advance humanitarian aviation, because targeted grantmaking enables rapid, life-saving responses in underserved or crisis-affected regions.