EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION (EAA FOUNDATION) IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. (EAA), A SEPARATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF ITS ACTIVITIES, RECEIVES, HOLDS, AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INVESTS FUNDS AND USES THE PRINCIPAL OR EARNINGS THEREFROM FOR THE BENEFIT OF EAA AND ALSO HOLDS TITLE TO CERTAIN ASSETS INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS, OTHER BUILDINGS, AND THE AVIATION MUSEUM COLLECTION. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPENSATED UNDER A LEASE CONTRACT WITH EAA FOR THE USE OF THESE FACILITIES AND OTHER ASSETS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- $44k
- Other
- $35k
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $62k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $151
- Benefits
- $945
- Base
- $5k
- Bonus
- $936
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $84
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Wisconsin | $197k | $44k | $35k | $11k | $339k $365k |
Vice President Above 90th percentile | $179k | — | $3k | $34k | $228k $245k |
Cfo/vp of Finance & HR Officer (Unspecified) | $62k | $5k | $151 | $945 | $94k $102k |
Secretary/treasurer 25th percentile to median | $5k | $936 | — | $84 | $37k $40k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 27%
over 2 years
From $268k in 2022 to $339k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 27% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 38%.
- Vice President pay rose 397% from 2022 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 73% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC received $339,355 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC reported $13.5M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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