Aerial Promotions Inc
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Aerial Promotions Inc at a glance
In short: Aerial Promotions Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,076
- +821.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,025
- +207.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,200
- Total assets
- $145,249
- +354.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aerial Promotions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CAF HQ ($53K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAF HQ Dallas, TX | Keep the WWII Aircraft Flying | $53,376 |
| CAF - MN Wing South St Paul, MN | Keep the WWII Aircraft Flying | $8,200 |
| International Council of Air Shows (Trade Association) Herndon, VA | Promote Air Shows | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,249 | $1,176,522 | $1,063,258 | $69,076 | 3 |
| 2024 | $31,955 | $775,742 | $853,802 | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $110,015 | $1,050,899 | $933,570 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Aerial Promotions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aerial Promotions Inc is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Eldridge, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aerial Promotions Inc is led by Kenneth W Hopper, Chairman-Ceo since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth W Hopper
Chairman-Ceo
Chairman → Chairman-Ceo, 2025
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P Norris
Director
Director → Director of Security, 2024
Director of Security → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Payne
Director
Director → Director of Gates & Admissions, 2024
Director of Gates & Admissions → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Milem Sr.
Director
Director → Director of Field Operations, 2024
Director of Field Operations → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tevien Pinckney
Director
Director → Director of Chalet Operations, 2024
Director of Chalet Operations → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Harms
Director
Director → Director of Ground Services, 2024
Director of Ground Services → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Schumacher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick McGarry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan C Hopper
Vice President
Vice President of Operations → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie C Hopper
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle C Payne
Vice President
CFO → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori E Pinckney
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David E Schumacher (2022–2024) — Director of Vendor Operations
- Former: Richard McGarry (2022–2024) — Director of Flight Operations
- Former: Lori Hopper (2022) — Vice President - Media Relations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aerial Promotions Inc
How much does Aerial Promotions Inc give each year?
Aerial Promotions Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is Aerial Promotions Inc's typical grant size?
Aerial Promotions Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,200, and its average grant was $23,025, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aerial Promotions Inc give grants?
Aerial Promotions Inc gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (12%) and Virginia (11%).
Does Aerial Promotions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Aerial Promotions Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Aerial Promotions Inc?
Aerial Promotions Inc reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Aerial Promotions Inc?
Aerial Promotions Inc is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Eldridge, IA. It holds $145K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Aerial Promotions Inc's EIN?
Aerial Promotions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1305729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
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