FLYQUEST INC
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $57K · expenses $31K · assets $118K
- EIN
- 46-3194498
- Address
- PO BOX 6272, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35813-0272
- NTEE code
- B90
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 2013 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- CAROLYN HODGES (its 2016 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2016 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
PROVIDED EDUCATION AND PROMOTE AVIATION CAREERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE UNDERSERVED.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 9 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
9 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Spencer | CHAIRMAN | 2016-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Knies | TREASUER | 2016-2024 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Cody Garton | AT LARGE | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| George Davis | AT LARGE | 2017-2024 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rodney Penneywell | AT LARGE | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Beck | AT LARGE | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Vandeberg | AT LARGE | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Russell Lewey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cory Samz (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | AT LARGE | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM CODY GARTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES BECK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN VANDEBERG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 6 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SPENCER | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KNIES | TREASUER | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RUSSELL LEWEY | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GARTON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RODNEY PENNEYWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CORY SAMZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $57,497 | $30,677 | $117,593 | $106,055 | $22,811 | $440 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $85,762 | $51,159 | $96,680 | $79,235 | $57,828 | $1,984 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $12,914 | $74,399 | $69,392 | $44,632 | $9,345 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $6,016 | $35,769 | $106,144 | $106,117 | $3,707 | $400 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $124,106 | $65,759 | $135,897 | $135,870 | $36,530 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $39,160 | $45,521 | $77,550 | $77,523 | $10,282 | $6,165 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $47,786 | $74,051 | $83,911 | $83,884 | $40,570 | $3,525 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $37,354 | $66,951 | $110,149 | $110,149 | $32,021 | $2,175 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $167,222 | $80,312 | $139,785 | $139,746 | $155,843 | $3,210 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $125,317 in all, tax years 2013 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2013, 2015-2017 | 4 | $115,000 | 2017 | $25,000 | show |
| DAFFY CHARITABLE FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FLYQUEST INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $317 | 2023 | $45 | show |
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2024 · Form 990EZ · $30,677 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $24,642 | 80.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $4,651 | 15.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $850 | 2.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $534 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $30,677 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $51,159 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $28,169 | 55.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $21,746 | 42.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,244 | 2.4% | |
| Total | $51,159 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $74,399 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $38,374 | 51.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $35,298 | 47.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $727 | 1.0% | |
| Total | $74,399 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $35,769 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $28,324 | 79.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $5,589 | 15.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,430 | 4.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $426 | 1.2% | |
| Total | $35,769 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $65,759 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $58,584 | 89.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,404 | 9.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $771 | 1.2% | |
| Total | $65,759 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $45,521 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $41,873 | 92.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $3,547 | 7.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $101 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $45,521 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $74,051 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $42,886 | 57.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $29,505 | 39.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,132 | 1.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $528 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $74,051 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $66,951 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,109 | 58.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $26,573 | 39.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,059 | 1.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $210 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $66,951 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $80,312 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $13,482
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,921 | 47.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $28,102 | 35.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $13,291 | 16.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $998 | 1.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $13,482 | reported apart |
| Total | $80,312 | 100% |
Trademarks
2 US trademarks, 2 live.
- FlyQuest, Inc. 2 marks, AL EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLYQUEST | 87325769 | 2017-02-06 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-09-06 |
| FLY QUEST | 87325759 | 2017-02-06 | Registered | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-09-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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