Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$39.1M
Foundation funders
30
Grants recorded
77
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Experimental Aircraft Association Inc?
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by EAA Aviation Foundation Inc ($33.5M), Ray Foundation Inc ($4.2M), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc ($435K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $39.1M in grants to Experimental Aircraft Association Inc between 2019–2025.
Show all 30 funders
| Gorman Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Fletcher Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Assurant Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Airline Pilots Historical Society | $150 | 1 | 2025 |
| The De Ramel Foundation | $93 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2019) to $7.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $7.1M.
What grants has Experimental Aircraft Association Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | GRANT - SEE FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A | $6,928,078 |
| 2025 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc | NATIONAL CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP AND SPONSOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP | $77,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Wreyford Family Foundation | AVIATION HISTORY EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Adreani Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Airline Pilots Historical Society | — | $150 |
| 2024 | EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | GRANT - SEE FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A | $5,941,311 |
| 2024 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc | NATIONAL CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP AND SPONSOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Tom and Hetty Ball Private | CHARITABLE | $21,200 |
| 2024 | Wreyford Family Foundation | AVIATION HISTORY EDUCATION | $10,015 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | MUTUAL / MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,650 |
| 2024 | Mission Next Foundation | VIRTUAL FLIGHT ACADEMY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Adreani Family Foundation | General Use | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Fletcher Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2024 | The De Ramel Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $93 |
| 2023 | EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | GRANT - SEE FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A | $5,738,680 |
| 2023 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc | NATIONAL CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP AND SPONSOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP | $67,114 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Sky Educational Foundation | GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO FUND PROGRAM SERVICES | $11,600 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | MUTUAL / MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,200 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Capital Region | — | $5,100 |
| 2023 | Fletcher Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 77 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Experimental Aircraft Association Inc?
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by EAA Aviation Foundation Inc ($33.5M), Ray Foundation Inc ($4.2M), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc ($435K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $39.1M in grants to Experimental Aircraft Association Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Experimental Aircraft Association Inc's largest funder?
EAA Aviation Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Experimental Aircraft Association Inc, with $33.5M across 12 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Experimental Aircraft Association Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $39.1M in grants to Experimental Aircraft Association Inc across 77 grants from 30 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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