Oregon UAS Accelerator
Oregon UAS Accelerator is a nonprofit based in pendleton, Oregon. Our mission is to make Oregon a national leader in unmanned aircraft, robotics, and advanced air mobility. We work with entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry partners to launch new businesses, create high-wage jobs, and keep Oregon at the forefront of American innovation.
Oregon UAS Accelerator at a glance
In short: Oregon UAS Accelerator gave $221K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $31,536
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $688,242
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Oregon UAS Accelerator funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zing Drone Delivery Inc ($100K). Together the top 7 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zing Drone Delivery Inc St Petersburg, FL | First Place Prize for Cuas Challenge. | $100,000 |
| Sentradel Inc San Francisco, CA | Second Place Prize for Cuas Challenge. | $20,750 |
| 3AUTONOMY LLC Pendleton, OR | Second tranche of funding for completion of the accelerator program. | $20,000 |
| Accipiter Aeroworks Reno, NV | Second tranche of funding for completion of the accelerator program. | $20,000 |
| Dronespotter Chicago, IL | Second tranche of funding for completion of the accelerator program. | $20,000 |
| Morgan Geospatial Oconomowoc, WI | Second tranche of funding for completion of the accelerator program. | $20,000 |
| ZIZ Defense Company Denver, CO | Second tranche of funding for completion of the accelerator program. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $688,242 | $1,088,654 | $950,445 | $220,750 | 7 |
About Oregon UAS Accelerator
Based on IRS filings
Oregon UAS Accelerator is a public charity, based in Pendleton, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $688K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $221K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon UAS Accelerator is led by Joseph Wyno, President & Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Wyno
President & Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Dave Hyem
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Gibbons
Board Director-At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Martin
Board Director-At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Ponzillo
Chief Operations & Marketing Ofc.
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Don Hendrickson
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Childs
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to Joseph Wyno (President & Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon UAS Accelerator
How much does Oregon UAS Accelerator give each year?
Oregon UAS Accelerator gave $221K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Oregon UAS Accelerator's typical grant size?
Oregon UAS Accelerator's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,536, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oregon UAS Accelerator give grants?
Oregon UAS Accelerator's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (9%) and Oregon (9%).
Does Oregon UAS Accelerator give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Oregon UAS Accelerator's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Oregon UAS Accelerator's largest grantees?
Oregon UAS Accelerator's largest 2025 grantees include Zing Drone Delivery Inc ($100,000), Sentradel Inc ($20,750) and 3AUTONOMY LLC ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oregon UAS Accelerator?
Oregon UAS Accelerator reported $688K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Oregon UAS Accelerator's EIN?
Oregon UAS Accelerator's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4879767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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