United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc
To deliver programs and services that support all our members, foster a community of skilled and knowledgeable pilots, and promote and protect the freedom to fly.
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc at a glance
In short: United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,792,842
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,793,022
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $33,568
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,868,067
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Free Flight Sebastopol, CA | General Support | $12,162 |
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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 | $2,792,842 | $1,793,022 | $1,868,067 | $5,000 | Total only | $33,568 |
| 2023 | $2,879,991 | $1,755,799 | $1,666,723 | $5,000 | Total only | $32,851 |
| 2022 | $2,848,386 | $1,624,794 | $1,486,875 | $5,000 | Total only | $3,623 |
| 2021 | $2,767,707 | $1,901,590 | $1,620,942 | $5,000 | Total only | $162 |
| 2020 | $2,477,056 | $1,610,258 | $1,508,369 | $12,162 | 1 | $718 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc is led by Martin Palmaz, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Palmaz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $138K (2024)
James Bradley
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Charles Allen
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nellie Milfeld
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Mentler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ferris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Greece
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van Spurgeon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Kinnaird
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Ryan
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Grunskaya
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Steven Pearson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Hughes (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Tiki Mashy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Julia Knowles (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jon Kayyem (2023) — Director
- Former: Nelissa Milfield (2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Greece (2023) — Director
- Former: Ric Caylor (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Taber (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Voight (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jamie Shelden (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Chris Santacroce (2022) — Director
- Former: Jugdeep Aggarwal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kate West (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Phinney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sara Weaver (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dale Covington (2021) — Director
- Former: Alan Crouse (2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel Lukaszewicz (2020) — Director
- Former: Doyle Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Andrews (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Forbes (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Holmes (2020) — Director
- Former: Randall Shane (2020) — President
- Former: Steve Rodrigues (2020) — Director
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 $138K, to Martin Palmaz (Executive Director (Thru 5/29/24)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc
How much does United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc give each year?
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc reported $5K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc?
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc?
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc operate?
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc's EIN?
United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7171363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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