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AIRLINE AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 752679444 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q330 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · airlineamb.org
revenue
$323K
expenses
$272K
net assets
$126K
employees
1
volunteers
261
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

AIRLINE AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDES FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN WORLDWIDE BY LEVERAGING CONTRACTS WITH THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY FOR HUMANITARIAN SERVICE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit founded by airline employees to support orphans and vulnerable children globally. The organization operates through three main initiatives: providing humanitarian aid, sponsoring children's education, and leading human trafficking awareness training for aviation professionals. It leverages airline industry resources and volunteer networks across 52 countries.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    The Childrens Medical Escort Program closed down in 2023 due to the death of its coordinator and lack of sources. The organization continues its advocacy and commitment to ending Human Traficking.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's Education Program
Provides educational funding for over 100 children in the Philippines and South Africa, supporting primary, secondary, and college education
Human Trafficking Awareness Program
Trains aviation professionals to recognize and intervene in human trafficking situations; includes virtual presentations and airport training
Humanitarian Missions Program
Volunteers deliver critical supplies and aid to orphanages and clinics serving orphans and vulnerable children worldwide
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Clean water initiatives for vulnerable communities
      Implements clean water projects, including delivery of water purification systems and filtration support, to advance Sustainable Development Goal 6. Focuses on communities in need, including the Hopi and Navajo nations affected by toxic water contamination.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Community gift and food delivery events
      Organizes events to deliver food, gifts, and supplies to vulnerable elders, including Christmas parties and donations to homes such as Hogar Andalucci and Zaragosa Home.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Direct delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable children
      Organizes and conducts humanitarian missions to directly deliver school supplies, medical supplies, toys, clothing, and emotional support to children in orphanages, clinics, and remote facilities across 62 countries. Hand-delivered $60 million in aid to children and families.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Education funding for children in the Philippines and South Africa
      Provides financial support for the education of over 100 children, covering primary, secondary, and college-level studies in the Philippines and South Africa.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food distribution programs in Haiti and South Africa
      Supports food distribution initiatives for orphanages and vulnerable populations, including partnerships with EG2 and local ambassadors in Haiti and programs in South Africa.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Human trafficking awareness training for aviation professionals
      Conducts training programs for aviation and airport personnel to recognize and respond to human trafficking, delivering presentations internationally. In the most recent reporting year, delivered 130 presentations to 7,000 frontline personnel across multiple countries.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Long-term development projects in vulnerable communities
      Implements sustainable development initiatives including safe houses, medical clinics, schools, feeding programs, vocational training, housing, agriculture, and wellness training in multiple countries to support community resilience and child welfare.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Support for educational programs in Sierra Leone
      Operates and supports an educational program in Sierra Leone initiated by local musician Anthony Seydu, providing education and support services to 518 enrolled students for the 2025–2026 academic year. Supported 60 students taking national exams, with 93% achieving passage.
  • Ocean Ecosystem Restoration & Research 1 activity
    • Turtle conservation and community support in El Salvador
      Conducts a sea turtle conservation program in El Salvador, releasing 2,300 baby sea turtles in 2025 and hiring 50 local fishermen in 2024 to support project sustainability.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Human trafficking advocacy and reporting
      Engages in advocacy by providing tips to authorities that have led to law enforcement actions, such as the dismantling of a child pornography ring involving 86 children.
    • Medical escort program for children requiring treatment
      Escorted over 3,000 children to access life-changing medical treatment; program was discontinued in 2023 due to the death of its coordinator and lack of resources.
    • Scouting and youth development programs
      Established a chapter of the Sierra Leone Scouts Association at Diamond Child School with 15 participants and includes girls in its Boy Scouts chapter, promoting gender inclusion in extracurricular activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$323K
Contributions & grants$321K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$272K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash$127K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$126K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +110.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY RIVARD VICE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY 40 $15K
board members · 2
  • JUNE HUANG — CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT
  • LEE TIAN — TREASURER
relationships · 36

Who they work with

  • ADDN Partner — Provided buses for transportation to the Christmas event for elders from Zaragosa Home.
  • Almiracle Saint Partner — Local Haitian ambassador supporting the food donation drive on the ground.
  • Clean Water Foundation Partner — Partners on events and initiatives such as World Water Day and holiday benefit parties to support clean water access.
  • Customs and Border Protection Partner — Collaborated to develop industry-specific human trafficking training aligned with DHS Blue Campaign standards.
  • Diakonos International Partner — Collaborates on humanitarian efforts in Haiti, including distribution of food bars to children.
  • Diakonos International Partner — Partner organization receiving food support for its orphanage in Haiti.
  • Diamond Child School Partner — Partner school in Sierra Leone receiving support for student nutrition through Airline Ambassadors International.
  • EG2 Food Partner — Collaborates to deliver ready-to-eat food bars to children in Haiti and South Africa.
  • Floracin Foundation Funder — Sponsored the purchase of individual gifts for residents of Zaragosa Home distributed by Airline Ambassadors International.
  • Gente Ayudando Gente Cooking School Partner — Partner organization providing culinary training to youth sponsored by Airline Ambassadors International.
  • Grant and Sharon McGill's children's home Partner — Children's home visited by Airline Ambassadors International for volunteer service and relationship-building.
  • Hogar Andalucci Partner — Partner organization serving abandoned elders where Airline Ambassadors International delivers food and supplies.
  • Innocents at Risk Partner — Partnered with Innocents at Risk to raise awareness about human trafficking.
  • International Tourism Management Institute Network — First organization to have its human trafficking training curriculum adopted by the International Tourism Management Institute.
  • Interpol Partner — Provided human trafficking training presentations at Interpol.
  • June Huang Partner — Board Chair involved in the Children's Education Program
  • Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice Partner — Connected through leadership recognition, with the Chair Emeritus endorsing the organization's mission and founder.
  • Lee Tian Partner — Treasurer involved in the Children's Education Program
  • Maria Gaba's Daycare Center Partner — Partner organization where Airline Ambassadors International conducts service visits and construction support.
  • Maria Gaba's Orphanage Partner — Partner site where Airline Ambassadors International supports construction and provides direct engagement with children.
  • Office of the President of El Salvador Government — Endorsed by President Nayib Bukele for its inspirational impact and truthful storytelling.
  • Sierra Leone Scouts Association Partner — Collaborates to form a school-based chapter of the scouting program promoting shared values such as trustworthiness and loyalty.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Honored by the U.S. Congress for humanitarian work.
  • US Congress Government — Recognized by the US Congress for its contributions to child protection and humanitarian aid.
  • US Congressman Chris Smith Government — Recognized by the US Congressman for closing the gap between good intentions and effective action in humanitarian work.
  • US Southern Command Government — Received recognition from the Commander for delivering relationship as a core component of international aid programs.
  • United Nations Government — Affiliated with the United Nations and represented at UN conferences on criminal justice and crime prevention.
  • United Nations Government — Holds ECOSOC consultative status and participates in United Nations events to elevate humanitarian issues.
  • United Nations Government — Recognized by the United Nations for its humanitarian work.
  • United Nations Partner — Collaborates with the United Nations in its humanitarian efforts.
+ 6 more
strategies · 3

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.

  • Leverage Airline Industry Networks for Humanitarian Aid
    methodology: airline-network-leverage
    By leveraging contracts and relationships within the airline industry, the organization delivers humanitarian aid and services globally, because access to travel infrastructure and personnel enables scalable, direct, and efficient responses to vulnerable populations' needs.
  • Relationship-Centered Service Model
    methodology: relationship-centered humanitarianism
    By combining physical aid delivery with deep personal relationships—such as volunteer visits and emotional engagement—the organization fosters mutual transformation, because sustained human connection increases volunteer commitment and enhances dignity for recipients.
  • Survivor-Informed, Industry-Specific Human Trafficking Prevention Training
    methodology: survivor-informed training
    By delivering human trafficking awareness training co-developed with survivors and tailored to aviation and travel sectors, the organization increases frontline detection and reporting, because lived experience and sector-specific relevance improve engagement and effectiveness.