UND Aerospace Foundation

EIN: 450390485 501(c)(3) Education

Grand Forks, ND

Total Revenue
$43,834,481
Total Expenses
$29,581,466
Total Assets
$122,981,561
Net Assets
$108,706,218
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
Charles Pineo
Phone
7017774740
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UND Aerospace Foundation, founded in 1985, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $43.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $14.3M, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

To support the functions of, and to assist in carrying out the purposes of, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences of the University of North Dakota.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,806,544 Revenue: $8,910,451

The UND Aerospace Foundation (The Foundation) is a North Dakota nonprofit organization organized to encourage and develop the University of North Dakota's (UND) John D. Odegard School of Aerospace...

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The UND Aerospace Foundation (The Foundation) is a North Dakota nonprofit organization organized to encourage and develop the University of North Dakota's (UND) John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The Foundation's principal activities consist of developing and conducting training programs, research and development, and consulting services related to the aerospace industry. The Foundation's principal activities are in Grand Forks, ND, with a second flight training center located in Mesa, AZ. Aviation training - classroom, flight training, and support services delivered to pilot students at Grand Forks campus, with 13,669 flight training hours during the year.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,916,997 Revenue: $27,344,340

Flight training center - flight training delivered to student pilots outside of the Grand Forks campus, primarily students enrolled in community college programs. Location is Mesa, Arizona with...

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Flight training center - flight training delivered to student pilots outside of the Grand Forks campus, primarily students enrolled in community college programs. Location is Mesa, Arizona with 69,758 flight hours during the year.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,832 Revenue: $42,000

Aircraft and simulator rental - rental receipts for aircraft and simulators for use at Grand Forks campus for flight training, primarily for use with the undergraduate students enrolled at the...

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Aircraft and simulator rental - rental receipts for aircraft and simulators for use at Grand Forks campus for flight training, primarily for use with the undergraduate students enrolled at the University of North Dakota. Assets include aircraft and simulators.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,437,524
Program Service Revenue $36,731,060
Investment Income $1,647,333
Other Revenue $1,018,564
TOTAL REVENUE $43,834,481

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $469,031
Salaries & Benefits $9,200,504
Fundraising Expenses $160,264
Program Expenses $26,621,985
Other Expenses $19,911,931
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,581,466

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $43,834,481 $37,291,388 +0.2%
Expenses $29,581,466 $25,607,905 +0.2%
Net Income $14,253,015 $11,683,483 +0.2%
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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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
262
Volunteers
3

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
4
$1,109,966
Total Directors
9
$115,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Charles Pineo Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer
$382,050 $71,044 $453,094
Robert Kraus President 5.00
Officer
$0 $58,112 $347,326
Dana Sande Vice President of Business 40.00
Highest
$287,063 $60,673 $347,736
Cara Miller Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Officer
$226,076 $53,470 $279,546
Rex Ginder Associate Director of Phoenix Flight Operations 40.00
Highest
$140,101 $46,334 $186,435
Chad Martin Aircraft Sales & Project Manager 40.00
Highest
$131,904 $47,425 $179,329
Larry Martin Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$30,000 $0 $30,000
David Williamson Director 1.00
Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
James Bunke Director 1.00
Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
Karen Nyberg Director 1.00
Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
John Odegard Director 1.00
Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
Richard McConn Director 1.00
Director
$13,500 $0 $13,500
Charles Kluenker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clay Lacy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Ahearn Director 1.00
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 $43,834,481 $29,581,466 $122,981,561 $14,253,015
2024 $37,291,388 $25,607,905 $109,612,902 $11,683,483
2023 $22,926,416 $22,019,274 $96,231,901 $907,142
2022 $31,533,756 $27,850,809 $96,162,073 $3,682,947
2021 $34,502,257 $30,270,235 $89,562,086 $4,232,022
2020 $35,764,126 $34,691,048 $87,259,673 $1,073,078
2019 $42,597,507 $32,535,792 $83,102,482 $10,061,715
2018 $33,641,053 $32,462,069 $73,107,076 $1,178,984
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