American Association of Airport
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES (AAAE), FOUNDED IN 1928, IS THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR AIRPORT EXECUTIVES IN THE WORLD, REPRESENTING THOUSANDS OF AIRPORT MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AT PUBLIC-USE AIRPORTS OF ALL SIZES. AAAE'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP AIRPORT EXECUTIVES FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE AIRPORTS AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, TO ENHANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALISM AND HELP AIRPORT EXECUTIVES STAY AHEAD OF THE GROWING DEMANDS PLACED ON THEM, TO REPRESENT AIRPORTS BEFORE CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, TO PROVIDE VITAL COMMUNICATION LINKS AMONG AIRPORT EXECUTIVES TO HELP THEM PERFORM THEIR DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THEIR AIRPORTS AND COMMUNITIES, TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE RECOGNITION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AIRPORT MANAGEMENT PROFESSION AND TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, TO FURTHER PURSUE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AIRPORT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY, TO PROVIDE FAST AND EASY ACCESS TO TRAINING AND INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.9M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
-81.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-87.7% YoY
About American Association of Airport
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Airport is a nonprofit organization, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $678K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,906,527 | $30,184,768 | $30,057,889 |
| Revenue | $29,983,994 | $23,976,009 | $21,466,308 |
| Expenses | $30,601,437 | $30,647,200 | $24,041,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $677,977 | $643,283 | $420,332 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from American Association of Airport
AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Grant
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AAAE Native American Scholarship Grant
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AAAE Women in Aviation Scholarship Grant
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Association of ($198,405), Aaae Relief Foundation ($100,000), Great Lakes Chapter Aaae ($23,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ALEXANDRIA, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $198,405 |
| AERO CLUB OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, DC | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $5,360 |
| AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ASSOCIATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $7,500 |
| GREAT LAKES CHAPTER AAAE BRUNSWICK, OH | CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION | $23,500 |
| NORTHEAST CHAPTER AAAE ALBANY, NY | CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION | $23,500 |
| NORTHWEST CHAPTER AAAE KLAMATH FALLS, OR | CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION | $23,500 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL CHAPTER AAAE PEARLAND, TX | CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION | $23,500 |
| SOUTHWEST CHAPTER AAAE CHANDLER, AZ | CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| AAAE RELIEF FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | DISASTER RELIEF | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD HAUPTLI | PRESIDENT AN | 34 | $2,726,248 |
| JOEL BACON | EXEC. VP GOV | 32 | $797,206 |
| CARTER MORRIS | EXEC. VP AAA | 20 | $467,527 |
| JACQUELINE SHER-RAKER | EVP MEETINGS | 40 | $832,675 |
| STEPHEN GIRONDA | EXEC. VP, FI | 25 | $368,623 |
| PATRICK RAKER | SR VP TRAINI | 40 | $450,458 |
| KAREN KUHLMAN | SR. VP, GOV' | 40 | $448,953 |
| BRADLEY VANDAM | SR. VP, GOV' | 40 | $402,026 |
| STEPHANIE GUPTA | SR. VP, SECU | 40 | $367,157 |
| JUSTIN BARKOWSKI | VP REGULATOR | 40 | $299,081 |
| SUMIT THUKRAL | SR. VP, NETW | 40 | $298,540 |
| MARIA BREMIS | SR. VP, DIVE | 40 | $271,602 |
| RICK CRIDER AAE | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| REBECCA HUPP AAE | FIRST VICE C | 5 | — |
| MARSHALL STEVENS AAE | SECOND VICE | 7 | — |
| PATRICK WILSON AAE ACE | SECRETARY/TR | 7 | — |
| PERRY MILLER PHD AAE IAP | FIRST PAST C | 7 | — |
| MARK GALE AAE | SECOND PAST | 7 | — |
| HARRY BARRETT JR AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| DEVON BRUBAKER AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| KEVIN BUMEN AAE CAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| MELISSA W COOPER AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| TRAVIS CRILLY AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| MARK CROSBY AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| SHAWN DOBBERSTEIN AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| ED FORSTER AAE IACE MBA | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| CHRIS GREENE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| DAREN GRIFFIN AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| JANE LUCERO AAE AICP | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| CHAD MAKOVSKY AAE IACE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| ANDREW MARTZ AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| TYLER MILLER AAE ACE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| MELINDA MONTGOMERY AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| STEVEN PICOU AAE ACE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| LENARD ROBINSON AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| ATIF SAEED AAE IAP | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| MARC SETHNA AAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| MARK WITSOE AAE CAE | DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Association of Airport?
As of 2024, American Association of Airport holds $34.9M in total assets with $30.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $425K in 2024.
Where does American Association of Airport operate?
American Association of Airport has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Association of Airport award?
In 2024, American Association of Airport awarded 9 grants totaling $425K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Association of Airport's EIN?
American Association of Airport's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0094939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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