The Aopa Foundation Inc
See schedule oto promote, advance and encourage aviation and airport safety and security and the research and testing in the support thereof; to educate the public and users of the national air transportation system to the value and importance of general aviation to the national airtransportation system; to encourage and support the flight training of pilots to assure the future of general aviation as an important component of the national air system; to lessen the burdens of federal, state and local governments in connection with the maintenance andadvancement of general aviation, and aviation and airport safety and security; and to assist other charitable and other organizations in the conduct of similar activities to the extent that such activities are in the furtherance of charitable, educational and/or scientific purposes.
The Aopa Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Aopa Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $525,000
- Total assets
- $61,600,705
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Aopa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association ($1.5M across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Aopa Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 25% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $6.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Frederick, MD | Safety Support | $600,000 |
| Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Frederick, MD | Grow Pilot Population | $525,000 |
| Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Frederick, MD | Airport Support | $375,000 |
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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 | $61,600,705 | $17,520,164 | $11,278,648 | $1,500,000 | 3 | $3,764,082 |
| 2023 | $52,824,643 | $11,951,681 | $10,269,816 | $1,500,000 | 3 | $572,477 |
| 2022 | $45,859,308 | $13,265,332 | $10,047,855 | $1,500,000 | 3 | $1,457,290 |
| 2021 | $50,016,255 | $13,289,067 | $8,913,582 | $1,200,000 | 3 | $2,162,120 |
| 2020 | $41,979,653 | $10,384,598 | $9,448,746 | $6,500,000 | 4 | $846,142 |
About The Aopa Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Aopa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aopa Foundation Inc is led by Mark R. Baker, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark R. Baker
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Moser
Senior Director - Flight Training Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
William C. Trimble III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agnes J. Macdonald-Hutchins
Director & Gift Administrator
Director - Major Gifts & Planned → Director & Gift Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $113K (2024)
Amanda C. Farnsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence D. Buhl III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke R. Wippler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Desch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Elop
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Austin Stephens
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Otis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T. Williams Roberts III
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Tennyson
COO
Senior Vice President - Aopa Foundation & Inc → Senior Vice President - Aopa Foundation & Inc., 2023
Senior Vice President - Aopa Foundation & Inc. → COO, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$260K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Katie Pribyl
Vice President - Capital Campaign
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $190K (2024)
Morty Lloyd
Major Gift Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $135K (2024)
Daniel Justman
Vice President - You Can Fly Programming
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$206K (2024)
Erica J. Saccoia
Senior Vice President - Finance & Accounting
Senior Vice President - Finance → Senior Vice President - Finance & Accounting, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory L. Cohen
CAO
Chief Administrative Officer → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → CAO, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James N. Hauslein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine A. Harrison
Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Board Secretary
Senior Vice President - General Counsel From → Senior Vice President - General Counsel, 2021
Senior Vice President - General Counsel → Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. L. Hudson
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill D. Baker
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Darrell W. Crate (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: James G. Tuthill Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Poznansky (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Justman (2022–2023) — Vice President - You Can Fly
- Former: Peter Bowers (2022–2023) — Ambassador
- Former: James F. Beckett (2021–2022) — Ambassador
- Former: Kay Sundaram (2021–2022) — Ambassador
- Former: Herman Neel Hipp Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee to
- Former: Melissa K. Rudinger (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: William S. Ayer (2020–2021) — Trustee to
- Former: Pablo Maurelia (2021) — Senior Director Ft Technology
- Former: Burgess H. Hamlet III (2020) — Trustee to
- Former: Harvey W. Cohen (2020) — Major Gifts Officer
- Former: Kenneth M. Mead (2020) — Executive Vice President - General Counsel to
- Former: Lili W. Leonard (2020) — Director - Develop Operations
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 $206K, to Daniel Justman (VP - You Can Fly Programming). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Aopa Foundation Inc
How much does The Aopa Foundation Inc give each year?
The Aopa Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.
What is The Aopa Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Aopa Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $525,000, and its average grant was $500,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Aopa Foundation Inc give grants?
The Aopa Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (3 grants).
Does The Aopa Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Aopa Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Aopa Foundation Inc?
The Aopa Foundation Inc reported $61.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.
What is The Aopa Foundation Inc?
The Aopa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Frederick, MD. It holds $61.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Aopa Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Aopa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8817225. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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