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TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC MAJGEN IRENE TROWELL-HARRIS CHAPTER
NEW WINDSOR, NY · EIN 141803183 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · tai-ny.com
revenue
$75K
expenses
$41K
net assets
$409K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED AS THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DURING WORLD WAR II.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. operates in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and provide educational and aviation-focused mentorship to youth. The organization runs youth programs centered on STEM, flight training, and history, serving students from 2nd through 12th grade. It offers scholarships, community events, and school presentations to inspire underrepresented youth to pursue aviation and higher education.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Day in the Park
Community event offering health screenings, food, games, and youth mentoring resources, open to families and local organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley
Lee A. Archer Jr. Red Tail Youth Flying Program
Mentorship and aviation education program for 7th through 12th graders, offering weekly coursework and flight instruction in the Mid-Hudson Valley
Red Tails at the Armory
Aviation-themed STEM program for 2nd through 6th graders in Newburgh, NY, featuring history, aerodynamics, flight simulation, and navigation
RedTail Flight Academy (RFA)
Youth flight training initiative launched in 2021 at Stewart International Airport, providing hands-on flight experience as part of the Lee A. Archer Jr. program
Tuition Assistance Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship awards for graduating high school seniors in New York, focused on students pursuing college or vocational education
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to high school seniors
      Provides tuition assistance and awards annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Hudson Valley and Mid-Hudson region, having awarded over $300,000 since 1998 to support educational goals and advancement in aviation and related fields.
  • Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 1 activity
    • Honors and preserves the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
      Conducts educational outreach and commemorative activities to honor the history and achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces who served during World War II under conditions of racial segregation and achieved a distinguished combat record.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organizes annual community events and fundraising galas
      Hosts the annual Family Day in the Park event featuring health evaluations, food, music, and games, and co-hosts the Willie Carter/Tuskegee Memorial Golf Classic and the annual Tuition Assistance Gala Celebration every February to present scholarships and bring together community members and youth mentoring organizations.
  • Aviation-Integrated STEM Education 1 activity
    • Provides youth aviation education and mentorship programs
      Offers weekly three-hour aviation education courses for 20 students in grades 7–12 from the Mid-Hudson Valley, featuring instruction in Tuskegee Airmen history, aerodynamics, navigation, aircraft systems, flight simulation, and STEM activities, with the goal of inspiring and developing the next generation of aviation leaders.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizes individuals who mentor aspiring aviators
      Publicly acknowledges and honors individuals who provide mentorship and guidance to youth pursuing careers in aviation, supporting the development of future leaders in the field.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administers flight training through RedTail Flight Academy
      Launched the RedTail Flight Academy on September 10, 2021, providing flight training to youth, beginning with an initial class of 7 students at New York Stewart International Airport, as part of a broader effort to support aspiring aviators from underrepresented communities.
    • Hosts community and educational outreach events
      Delivers presentations about the Tuskegee Airmen at schools, libraries, churches, and civic organizations, and conducts visits to elementary, middle, high school, and college classrooms to educate students about the Tuskegee Airmen legacy and promote youth inspiration and excellence in aviation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$35K46%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$9K12%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$24K
balance sheet
Total assets$410K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$409K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +171.4%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Atlantic Aviation Partner — Provides classroom space for the Lee A. Archer Jr. Red Tail Youth Flying Program.
  • Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan Partner — Hosts the online scholarship application platform for the organization.
  • Lee A. Archer Jr., Red Tail Youth Flying Program Partner — Youth mentorship program focused on aviation, operated by the chapter to support disadvantaged youth in the Hudson Valley.
  • National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Network — Chartered member of the National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
  • National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Network — Chartered member operating in New York's Hudson Valley.
  • National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Network — Chartered member organization operating under the national network.
  • National Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Network — Chartered member organization operating under the national umbrella.
  • Newburgh Armory Unity Center Partner — Hosts the Red Tails at the Armory program for youth in downtown Newburgh.
  • Red Tails Partner — Co-hosts the annual Willie Carter/Tuskegee Memorial Golf Classic.
  • Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Society Network — Parent organization providing additional information about the Tuskegee Airmen.
  • Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Network — Provided a generous donation to launch the RedTail Flight Academy and is the parent organization of the chapter.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Legacy-Based Inspiration and Mentorship
    methodology: legacy-based_mentorship
    By leveraging the historical legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen as a source of inspiration and identity, the organization mentors youth and promotes perseverance, excellence, and career pathways in aviation, because the narrative of overcoming adversity serves as a motivational and educational tool for personal and community development.
  • Scholarship-Supported Educational Advancement
    methodology: scholarship_pathways
    By awarding scholarships to diverse students, the organization increases access to post-secondary education in aviation and related fields, because financial and programmatic support enables underrepresented youth to overcome barriers and pursue careers aligned with the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy.
  • Youth Development Through Aviation Education
    methodology: aviation_education_pathways
    By providing access to aviation education and flight instruction, the organization creates tangible pathways into the field for underrepresented youth, because experiential learning in aviation fosters engagement, mentorship, and career aspiration in a historically significant domain.