TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB

EIN: 411684222

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$208,794
Total Expenses
$153,031
Total Assets
$588,040
Net Assets
$482,614
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Rob Mason
Phone
6517302077
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $56K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO:- ENCOURAGE INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL AVIATION- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES- PROVIDE THE PLEASURES AND BENEFITS OF SAFE FLYING AT ECONOMICAL RATES TO TAILWIND FLYING CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND- ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER VENTURES ACTIVITIES OR BUSINESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TAILWINDS FLYING CLUB MEMBERS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

SHARE FLIGHT TIME MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. MAINTENANCE COSTS INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS AND ROUTINE...

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SHARE FLIGHT TIME MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. MAINTENANCE COSTS INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THROUGH THE YEAR. REVENUE IS ALSO BILLED FOR ENGINE OVERHAULS THAT OCCUR APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2,000 - 3,000 HOURS OF OPERATION. EACH OF THE THREE AIRPLANES USAGE VARIES BY YEAR. 2025 HAD 562 HOURS TOTAL OR 187 HOURS AVERAGE PER PLANE PER YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

SHARE FLIGHT TIME FUEL EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FUEL CONSUMED BY THE AIRCRAFT IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND PASSED ON TO MEMBERS...

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SHARE FLIGHT TIME FUEL EXPENSES:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FUEL CONSUMED BY THE AIRCRAFT IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND PASSED ON TO MEMBERS FOR THEIR AIRCRAFT USAGE. FOR THIS ACTIVITY THE EXPENSES WILL BE CLOSE TO THE REVENUE.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

SHARE FIXED EXPENSES OF AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FIXED EXPENSES ARE BILLED TO MEMBERS VIA MONTHLY DUES. EXPENSES...

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SHARE FIXED EXPENSES OF AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP:39 CLUB PARTNERS SHARE SCHEDULING AND USAGE OF CLUB AIRPLANES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO THEM. FIXED EXPENSES ARE BILLED TO MEMBERS VIA MONTHLY DUES. EXPENSES INCLUDE: HANGAR REAL ESTATE TAXES INSURANCE REPAIRS UTILITIES; AIRCRAFT INSURANCE NAVIGATION SUBSCRIPTIONS; GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE WEBSITE FEES SUPPLIES; INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL FROM LOANS USED TO PURCHASE AIRCRAFT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $208,686
Investment Income $108
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $208,794

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $153,031
TOTAL EXPENSES $153,031

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $208,794 $178,234 +0.2%
Expenses $153,031 $150,635 +0.0%
Net Income $55,763 $27,599 +1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROB MASON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Gordon Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID OBERLANDER TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL STRAND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JOHNSON SAFETY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Alcock Past Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $208,794 $153,031 $588,040 $55,763
2024 $178,234 $150,635 $576,574 $27,599
2023 $222,132 $152,493 $590,963 $69,639
2022 $163,735 $154,593 $567,830 $9,142
2021 $185,940 $151,953 $571,263 $33,987
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