Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives
To advance excellence in airport management through communication, professional development, and advocacy. We are a network of aviation professionals dedicated to integrity, credibility and ethical behavior, diversity, inclusiveness, and transparency, collaboration and sharing knowledge, and elevating our members.
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives at a glance
In short: Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,785
- +274.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,595
- +149.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $552,342
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SW Am Assn of Airport Execs Fnd ($35K). Together the top 3 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives gives
- Giving grew 211% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SW Am Assn of Airport Execs Fnd Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $35,285 |
| AAAE Relief Foundation Alexandria, VA | General relief funds | $10,000 |
| AAAE Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | Foundation support | $7,500 |
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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 | $552,342 | $621,523 | $600,170 | $52,785 | 3 | $3,169 |
| 2024 | $455,809 | $444,222 | $480,542 | $14,100 | 2 | $43 |
| 2023 | $459,058 | $466,304 | $443,595 | $16,000 | 2 | $42 |
| 2022 | $509,533 | $421,644 | $361,129 | $17,000 | 2 | $54 |
| 2021 | $326,599 | $108,916 | $85,550 | — | — | $1,649 |
About Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $552K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives is led by Cathy Herring, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Herring
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Johnson
President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2024
First Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Maples
Director From
Immediate Past President & Aaae Director → Director From, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Godown
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Ritz
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Welton Trang
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angi Daus
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Kelly
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Moen
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Solsvig
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Makovsky
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Hartfiel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Stout
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Witsoe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nyika Allen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalyn Bond
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tai Jye Chen
Immediate Past President
First Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gladys Brown
First Vice President
Director → Second Vice President, 2024
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Swanson
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Corinne Nystrom (2021–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Michael Hill (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Gibbs (2024) — Director
- Former: David Sperling (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jorge Rubio (2021–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Alex Kovacs (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Harry Barrett Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Judy Ross (2021–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Brett Godown CAE CM (2021) — Director
- Former: Gladys Brown CAE CM (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Musca (2021) — Director
- Former: Welton Trang CM (2021) — Director
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 Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives
How much does Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives give each year?
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives's typical grant size?
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,595, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives give grants?
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives gives mostly in Arizona: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives?
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives reported $552K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $622K.
What is Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives's EIN?
Southwest Chapter American Assoc of Airport Executives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6095566. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
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