Marine Corps Aviation Association
To foster and encourage interest in Marine Corps Aviation, perpetuate the spirit of comradeship traditional in Marine Corps aviation, provide appropriate recognition for superior performance and achievement in Marine Corps aviation, and assimilate and perpetuate the historical traditions of the First Marine Aviation Force Veterans Association.
Marine Corps Aviation Association at a glance
In short: Marine Corps Aviation Association gave $286K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,363
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $143,182
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $143,182
- Total assets
- $4,088,177
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marine Corps Aviation Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MCAA Community Services ($276K). Together the top 2 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2024) to $415K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCAA Community Services Quantico, VA | Active Duty & Veteran Support | $276,363 |
| Marine Corps Transport Assn Denton, TX | Sponsor Memorial Dedication | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,088,177 | $1,492,074 | $1,426,467 | $286,363 | 2 | $348,450 |
| 2023 | $3,623,309 | $1,139,855 | $1,452,767 | $415,163 | 2 | $197,868 |
| 2022 | $3,328,785 | $1,078,858 | $1,286,863 | $400,000 | 2 | $247,108 |
| 2021 | $4,679,297 | $1,413,436 | $1,206,118 | — | — | $555,415 |
| 2020 | $4,250,398 | $696,436 | $622,133 | — | — | $258,075 |
About Marine Corps Aviation Association
Based on IRS filings
Marine Corps Aviation Association is a public charity, based in Quantico, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $286K. Net investment income was $348K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marine Corps Aviation Association is led by John Rader, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Rader
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Chris Boniface Treasurer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Seymour
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Wederbrook
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Quinn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gumbel
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ostrowski
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rupp
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Killea
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sampsel
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Orr
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Fortunato AdjutantSecretary
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Robling Deputy Commander
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Klassa
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Newport MSgt
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Walsh Commander
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Sullivan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jon Davis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Stalder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Gough (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: William David Beydler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: William Nyland (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Conant (2023) — Director
- Former: Ben Mathews (2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Gallinetti Vice Commander (2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Conant Commander (2022) — Director
- Former: William Odenburg Sgt Maj (2022) — Director
- Former: LtGen Thomas Conant (2020–2021) — National Commander
- Former: MajGen Jon Gallinetti (2020–2021) — Deputy Commander East
- Former: Col Paul Fortunato (2021) — Adjutant
- Former: Col Romin Dasmalchi (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: LtGen Terrence Robling (2021) — Deputy Commander West
- Former: Col Alan Sullivan (2020) — Adjutant
- Former: Col Art White (2020) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Col Robert Deforge (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: MajGen Bob Butcher (2020) — Deputy Commander West
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to John Rader (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Marine Corps Aviation Association
How much does Marine Corps Aviation Association give each year?
Marine Corps Aviation Association gave $286K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $415K across 2 grants.
How large is Marine Corps Aviation Association?
Marine Corps Aviation Association reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Marine Corps Aviation Association operate?
Marine Corps Aviation Association has awarded grants in California, Texas, Virginia.
What is Marine Corps Aviation Association's EIN?
Marine Corps Aviation Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7230621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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