STEM AVIATION ACADEMY: Form 990EZ, tax year 2023

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Organization
STEM AVIATION ACADEMY (EIN 92-3925311)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-11-15
IRS object ID
202443219349201209
Schema version
2023v5.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Primary Exempt PurposeThe specific purpose of this corporation is to support high school students with aviation education and flight experiences in order to create positive experiences in general aviation, and inspire America's youth to pursue careers in flight operations.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

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Description Program Srvc AccomThe academy provided airport tours, familiarization flights, and safety training. 1)Airport ToursOur field trip program is geared towards elementary school, middle school, and high school students and take place at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, CA (KCRQ).The students have an in-depth guided tour of KCRQ.The tour covers various areas of the airport, such as Fixed Based Operators (FBO), hangars containing various types of aircraft, flight schools, flying clubs, and maintenance facilities.Students have the opportunity to learn about the different roles and functions within the aviation industry, and meet professionals such as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and airport management personnel.Students also engage in flight simulator sessions which last approximately 15 minutes per person.2)Familiarization FlightsFor juniors and seniors committed to a career in aviation, STEM Aviation Academy provides familiarization flights in an RV-9A aircraft or Cirrus SR20 aircraft. These flights are approximately 20 minutes per person.3)Safety TrainingSTEM Aviation Academy provides safety training curriculum for general aviation pilots and qualified high school students who intend on pursuing a career in aviation. This curriculum also includes the use of full-motion flight simulators and general aviation training aircraft. This program is based on the premise that pilots who maintain currency and proficiency in the basics of flight will enjoy a safer and more stress-free flying experience.DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt
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Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (3 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRtCompensationCompensationAmt
Kay Sundaram
Executive Dir.35.00$0
George Patrick Brown
Secretary5.00$0
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Other Expenses.1002Office Expenses $275
Other Expenses.1Equipment $7280
Other Expenses.2Airplane fuel $7200
Other Expenses.3Repairs $2800
Other Expenses.4Videography $2500
Other Expenses.5Dues and subscriptions $1940
Other Expenses.6Website $1025
Other Expenses.7Simulator $653

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