THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM POLK COUNTY THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AVIATION BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING, AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT TRAINING, AND COLLEGE TUITION IN AVIATIONRELATED FIELDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+25.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
-5.1% YoY
About Central Florida Aerospace Academy
Based on IRS filings
Central Florida Aerospace Academy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAKELAND, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,302,514 | $1,838,096 | $1,553,422 |
| Revenue | $599,226 | $624,930 | $495,154 |
| Expenses | $493,849 | $464,043 | $474,614 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $45,241 | $23,875 | $5,824 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aerospace Center for Excellence Inc ($104,994).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE INC LAKELAND, FL | PAYROLL GRANT | $104,994 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE CONRAD | PRESIDENT/CEO | 5 | — |
| RICARDO GARCIA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ERIC CRUMP | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TRACY NEALTHRU 82624 | CFO | 5 | — |
| JULIE EHNLE | CFO | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Florida Aerospace Academy?
Central Florida Aerospace Academy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAKELAND, FL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Central Florida Aerospace Academy?
As of 2024, Central Florida Aerospace Academy holds $2.3M in total assets with $599K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $105K in 2024.
Where does Central Florida Aerospace Academy operate?
Central Florida Aerospace Academy has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Central Florida Aerospace Academy award?
In 2024, Central Florida Aerospace Academy awarded 1 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Central Florida Aerospace Academy's EIN?
Central Florida Aerospace Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0763731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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