AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

EIN: 522113962

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$45,359,126
Total Expenses
$43,669,681
Total Assets
$29,487,478
Net Assets
$1,775,316
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS E CALIO
Phone
2026264095
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $45.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $43.7M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

AIRLINES FOR AMERICA (A4A) VIGOROUSLY ADVOCATES FOR AMERICA'S AIRLINES AS MODELS OF SAFETY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND AS THE INDISPENSABLE NETWORK THAT DRIVES OUR NATION'S ECONOMY AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS.A4A SERVES ITS MEMBER AIRLINES AND THEIR CUSTOMERS BY ASSISTING THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY IN CONTINUING TO PROVIDE THE WORLD'S SAFEST SYSTEM OF TRANSPORTATION; TRANSMITTING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND OPERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SERVICE AND EFFICIENCY; ADVOCATING FAIR AIRLINE TAXATION AND REGULATION WORLDWIDE TO FOSTER A HEALTHY, COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY; AND BY DEVELOPING AND COORDINATING INDUSTRY ACTIONS THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY BENEFICIAL, ECONOMICALLY REASONABLE AND TECHNOLOGICALLY FEASIBLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

KNOWN CREWMEMBER PROGRAM (KCM) - A SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY THAT PERMITS PARTICIPATING AIRLINE CREWMEMBERS TO PASS THROUGH SECURITY IN SEPARATE MORE SECURE LANES...

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KNOWN CREWMEMBER PROGRAM (KCM) - A SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY THAT PERMITS PARTICIPATING AIRLINE CREWMEMBERS TO PASS THROUGH SECURITY IN SEPARATE MORE SECURE LANES. THIS ACCESS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SECURITY BY VERIFYING CREWMEMBERS AGAINST FACIAL PICTURES DIRECTLY FROM A PARTICIPATING COMPANY'S CREW DATABASE BEFORE THEY CAN PASS THROUGH THE LANES. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TSA. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO IMPROVE PASSENGER FACILITATION AND HAS REMOVED IN EXCESS OF 125 MILLION CREWMEMBERS FROM REGULAR SECURITY LANES, INCREASING THE THROUGHPUT OF THE GENERAL TRAVELING PUBLIC. THE KCM PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO ALL CARRIERS IN THE U.S.

Program 2

E-BUSINESS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES EVERYTHING FROM INDUSTRY STANDARDS SETTING ACTIVITIES TO A COMMON DATABASE LINKING MANUFACTURERS AND AIRLINES FROM A REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE...

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E-BUSINESS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES EVERYTHING FROM INDUSTRY STANDARDS SETTING ACTIVITIES TO A COMMON DATABASE LINKING MANUFACTURERS AND AIRLINES FROM A REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE. THE STANDARD SETTING ACTIVITIES PROVIDE COMMON PRACTICES AND EFFICIENCIES TO HELP AIRLINE INDUSTRY MEMBERS IN THE BACK END DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. THE PROGRAM IS SELF-FUNDED THROUGH A SEPARATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS ACCOUNTED FOR AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THE ASSOCIATION'S 990-T.

Program 3

INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM INSURANCE PROGRAM - THIS INDUSTRY RELATED PROGRAM ALLOWS AIRPORT FUEL CONSORTIUM PARTICIPANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INDUSTRY LEVEL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR BOTH PROPERTY AND LIABILITY...

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INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM INSURANCE PROGRAM - THIS INDUSTRY RELATED PROGRAM ALLOWS AIRPORT FUEL CONSORTIUM PARTICIPANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INDUSTRY LEVEL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR BOTH PROPERTY AND LIABILITY COVERING THE LARGEST AIRPORTS IN THE U.S. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BENEFITS TO THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE AS NON-MEMBER AIRLINES PARTICIPATE THROUGH BEING A PART OF THE AIRPORT CONSORTIUM. THE RESULT OF THE PROGRAM IS TO MITIGATE RISK BY SPREADING IT OVER MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND ULTIMATELY DRIVE DOWN THE COST OF PARTICIPATION AND OVERALL COVERAGE. THE FEES GENERATED BY THIS PROGRAM ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THE ASSOCIATION'S 990-T.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $45,098,727
Investment Income $260,399
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $45,359,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $25,355,970
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $18,313,711
TOTAL EXPENSES $43,669,681

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $45,359,126 $40,689,663 +0.1%
Expenses $43,669,681 $40,117,115 +0.1%
Net Income $1,689,445 $572,548 +2.0%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
90
Volunteers
10

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
3
$6,110,049
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
3
$2,239,101
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ED BASTIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANDO CESARONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL STEEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN HAYES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER INGRAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT KIRBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ISOM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN MINICUCCI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS CALIO PRESIDENT & CEO 37.50
Officer
$4,697,458 $68,479 $4,765,937
PAUL ARCHAMBEAULT SVP, CFO & COO 37.50
Officer
$645,183 $79,970 $725,153
PATRICA VERCELLI SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 37.50
Officer
$565,640 $53,319 $618,959
SHARON PINKERTON SVP, LEG & REG POLICY 37.50
Key Emp
$774,620 $48,437 $823,057
CHRISTINE BURGESON SVP, GLOBAL GOV'T AFFAIRS 37.50
Key Emp
$765,530 $68,143 $833,673
REBECCA SPICER SVP, COMMUNICATIONS 37.50
Key Emp
$513,089 $69,282 $582,371
SHELLEY RUBINO VP, GLOBAL GOV'T AFFAIRS 37.50
Highest
$566,578 $43,068 $609,646
JOSHUA SALTZMAN VP, GLOBAL GOV'T AFFAIRS 37.50
Highest
$554,271 $71,720 $625,991
KEITH GLATZ SVP, INT'L AFFAIRS 37.50
Highest
$533,379 $71,720 $605,099
KRISTINE O'BRIEN VP, GLOBAL GOV'T AFFIARS 37.50
Highest
$417,216 $62,576 $479,792
JARROD THOMPSON VP. LEG & REG POLICY 37.50
Highest
$397,939 $28,189 $426,128
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $45,359,126 $43,669,681 $29,487,478 $1,689,445
2022 $40,689,663 $40,117,115 $29,260,081 $572,548
2021 $37,054,059 $39,234,127 $19,761,042 $-2,180,068
2020 $37,627,234 $37,934,683 $20,926,497 $-307,449
2019 $39,192,074 $37,098,401 $24,217,808 $2,093,673
2018 $39,373,680 $39,362,605 $22,477,379 $11,075
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