Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy
To introduce the underserved and underrepresented to the world of aviation and teach them to fly.
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy at a glance
- Total assets
- $933,265
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $513,446
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $902
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $283,734
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pilots of America Inc Green Valley, AZ | Donation to support youth participation in BPA flight training to include Operation Skyhook. | $8,828 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $933,265 | $513,446 | $283,734 | — | — | $902 |
| 2024 | $542,367 | $391,106 | $220,407 | $8,828 | 1 | $958 |
| 2023 | $468,313 | $313,070 | $203,789 | — | — | $181 |
| 2022 | $359,032 | $129,266 | $187,246 | — | — | $114 |
| 2021 | $428,755 | $544,304 | $115,549 | $45,399 | 1 | $5 |
About Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy
Based on IRS filings
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Mukilteo, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $933K in total assets. Net investment income was $902.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy is led by Jesse D Hayes IV, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jesse D Hayes IV
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Carter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Shaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Clark
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Willie Middleton (2023–2024) — Maintenance Officer
- Former: David A Tyler (2021–2022) — Maintenance Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy
How large is Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy?
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy reported $933K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $513K.
What is Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy?
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Mukilteo, WA. It holds $933K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy operate?
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy has awarded grants in Arizona, Washington.
What is Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy's EIN?
Red-Tailed Hawks Aviation Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1787328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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