Regional Airline Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Regional Airline Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Regional Airline Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Regional Airline Association generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED OF NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: RAA ADVOCATES FOR REGIONAL AIRLINE INTERESTS BEFORE LAWMAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND RAA'S POSITIONS ON CURRENT OR POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.RAA OFFERS NEWS OF RECENT AVIATION POLICY DEVELOPMENTS, LEGISLATIVE ANALYSES, ISSUE BRIEFINGS, BACKGROUND INFORMATION, AND TIPS ON CONTACTING CONGRESS. RAA HOLDS ONE OR MORE LEGISLATIVE "FLY-IN" EVENTS WHERE BOARD MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY SUPPLY COMPANY PARTNERS VISIT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO EDUCATE THEM ON INDUSTRY TRENDS AND FOCUS AREAS.
SEMINARS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS: SEMINARS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS PROVIDE A MEANS FOR DISSEMINATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE INDUSTRY AND ADVANCING INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND ARE HELD FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. RAA HAS 13 COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES, AND MOST MEET QUARTERLY. RAA ALSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL SUMMER SEMINAR WORKSHOP. RAA'S COMMITTEES AND THEIR FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE:1. SAFETY COUNCIL: SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, SAFETY METRICS, MAINTENANCE SAFETY, RUNWAY/SURFACE SAFETY, AND FLIGHT SAFETY.2. GROUND SAFETY & EMPLOYEE INJURY COMMITTEE: REVIEW PROCESS OF INJURY TYPES SEEKING TO REVIEW INJURIES, SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES, ANALYSIS OF INJURY DETAILS PER EMPLOYEE GROUP TO IDENTIFY TRENDS, AND TRACK AND ANALYZE AIRCRAFT GROUND DAMAGE DATA.3. EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE: TRANSPORTATION DISASTER ASSISTANCE. 4. SECURITY COMMITTEE: INSIDER THREAT ISSUES, AND AIRCRAFT OPERATOR STANDARD SECURITY PROGRAM ("AOSSP").5. REGIONAL OPERATIONS COUNCIL: PILOT HIRING, TRAINING, PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, DATA GATHERING, RUNWAY AND SURFACE SAFETY.6. FLIGHT TRAINING COMMITTEE: EXTENDED ENVELOPE TRAINING, NEW HIRE TRAINING, AND DATA GATHERING/ANALYSIS. 7. FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: NEXTGEN EQUIPAGE, AND COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 8. INFLIGHT COMMITTEE: FLIGHT ATTENDANT ("FA") FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, FA REST REQUIREMENTS AND INFLIGHT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. 9. MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: STRENGTHENING PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE, WORKFORCE/LABOR SHORTAGES IN THE MAINTENANCE FIELD, GENERATIONAL/DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS IN WORKFORCE, ADDRESSING WORKFORCE SKILLS GAPS, AND ATTRACTING FUTURE WORKFORCE. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: NONDISCRIMINATION TRAINING, RECRUITMENT/RETENTION BEST PRACTICES, AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE MANAGEMENT. 11. ENVIRONMENTAL: DRINKING WATER SAFETY, CARBON OFFSETTING AND REDUCTION SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ("CORSIA"), SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICES, AND CABIN AIR QUALITY.12. DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM: COMPLIANCE PHILOSOPHY AND BEST PRACTICES, AND AUDITS. 13. GENERAL COUNSEL COMMITTEE: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LITIGATION STRATEGY.
LEADERS CONFERENCE: THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER KEY DECISION-MAKERS FROM THE FASTEST GROWING SEGMENT OF COMMERCIAL AVIATION - THE REGIONAL AIRLINES. THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE FEATURES EXHIBITS FROM LEADING AVIATION INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS, WHO HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT THE RAA'S LEADERS CONFERENCE IS THE BEST VENUE FOR MARKETING TO THIS CRITICAL INDUSTRY. THE RAA LEADERS CONFERENCE IS OPEN TO AIRLINE PERSONNEL, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, AND INVITED GUESTS. IT PROVIDES A FORUM THAT INCLUDES: -INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS WHO DISCUSS AND PROMOTE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SAFETY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.-A DISPLAY HALL FEATURING SUPPLY COMPANY PARTNERS (ASSOCIATE MEMBERS) OF REGIONAL AIRLINES. -TECHNICAL SESSIONS WITH PRESENTATIONS BY AIRLINE, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES. -NOTABLE SPEAKERS FROM INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT. -PLANNED EVENTS, INCLUDING RECEPTIONS, WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES.-A PURCHASING SEMINAR THAT ALLOWS EXHIBITORS TO MEET DIRECTLY WITH AIRLINE PURCHASERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rick Leach Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dion Flannery Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chip Childs Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Komberec Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Markham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Binns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Hwl Aerospace Policy Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $103,240 |
Elevate Government Affairs Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $177,256 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,314,870 |
Investment income | $5,328 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,320,198 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $458,240 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $678,390 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $60,272 |
Other employee benefits | $57,154 |
Payroll taxes | $68,110 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $67,959 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $267,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $175 |
Fees for services: Other | $336,018 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,647 |
Office expenses | $31,330 |
Information technology | $30,469 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,473 |
Travel | $58,467 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,073 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,634 |
Insurance | $11,585 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,444,921 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $721,231 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $637,094 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,274 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,382 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,995 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $453,349 |
Total assets | $1,861,325 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $166,813 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,940 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $507,222 |
Total liabilities | $698,975 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,162,350 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,861,325 |