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Operation Airdrop Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lewisville, TX EIN: 82-2886264 Website

Our mission is to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis, ensuring that essential supplies reach those in need when traditional ground transportation is compromised.

Key facts about Operation Airdrop Inc

In short: Operation Airdrop Inc gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $398K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
82-2886264
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,991,765
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$398,353
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$1,800,303
Primary geography
North Carolina (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

Annual Giving

$2.0M

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$398K

About Operation Airdrop Inc

Based on IRS filings

Operation Airdrop Inc is a public charity, based in Lewisville, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.0M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

CorneliusDamascusErwinMarionRoan Mountain

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M5 grants2024

In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.0M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Operation Helo: $1.8MOperation Helo$1.8MMountain Harbour B&B: $50KMountain Harbour B&B$50KNolichucky Hospitality: $50KNolichucky Hospitality$50KTriple C Campground: $50KTriple C Campground$50KWheelers Inn: $25KWheelers Inn$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Helo ($1.8M). Together the top 5 received $2.0M.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation Helo Cornelius, NCDisaster relief efforts to the people in western North Carolina hit by hurricane helene, by airlifting supplies, providing trailers and generators, and moving people to safer places.$1,816,765
Mountain Harbour B&B Roan Mountain, TNProvide disaster relief efforts and supplies for rebuilding after hurricane helene.$50,000
Nolichucky Hospitality Erwin, TNProvide disaster relief efforts and supplies for rebuilding after hurricane helene.$50,000
Triple C Campground Marion, NCProvide disaster relief efforts and supplies for rebuilding after hurricane helene.$50,000
Wheelers Inn Damascus, VAProvide disaster relief efforts and supplies for rebuilding after hurricane helene.$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$2M$4M$6M2024
Metric2024
Total Assets$1,800,303
Revenue$4,208,152
Expenses$2,472,400
Net Investment Income—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Operation Airdrop Inc is led by Doug Jackson, Board President on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Doug Jackson

    Board President

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aubie Pearman

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ck Lee

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry Robicheaux

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Johnson

    Vice Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "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 Operation Airdrop Inc

How much does Operation Airdrop Inc give each year?

Operation Airdrop Inc gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Operation Airdrop Inc's typical grant size?

Operation Airdrop Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $398,353, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Operation Airdrop Inc give grants?

Operation Airdrop Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (5%).

Does Operation Airdrop Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Operation Airdrop Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Operation Airdrop Inc's largest grantees?

Operation Airdrop Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Operation Helo ($1,816,765), Mountain Harbour B&B ($50,000) and Nolichucky Hospitality ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Operation Airdrop Inc?

Operation Airdrop Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.

What is Operation Airdrop Inc's EIN?

Operation Airdrop Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2886264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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