USMC Combat Helicopter Association
USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association is devoted to promoting and preserving the camaraderie of the U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilots, aircrewman and other support personnel who served together during the Vietnam War. The organizations also makes charitable donations to various organizations.
USMC Combat Helicopter Association at a glance
In short: USMC Combat Helicopter Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $10K). Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $175,551
- -14.3% vs 2019
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to USMC Combat Helicopter Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from USMC Combat Helicopter Association
Who USMC Combat Helicopter Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Gold Star Families ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Star Families | Help Families | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $175,551 | $28,099 | $57,420 | $10,000 | 1 | $53 |
| 2019 | $204,872 | $54,454 | $52,955 | — | — | $44 |
About USMC Combat Helicopter Association
Based on IRS filings
USMC Combat Helicopter Association is a public charity, based in Leland, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $53.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
USMC Combat Helicopter Association is led by Elliot S Katz, President & CFO on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Elliot S Katz
President & CFO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Alls
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe D'Arcangelo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John D Barber
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Ruffini
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larry Zok
Vice President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee York
Board Members
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vernadel Green
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
W W Houston
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 USMC Combat Helicopter Association
How much does USMC Combat Helicopter Association give each year?
USMC Combat Helicopter Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is USMC Combat Helicopter Association?
USMC Combat Helicopter Association reported $176K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What is USMC Combat Helicopter Association's EIN?
USMC Combat Helicopter Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0660950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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