Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
Employer identification number
39-0917537
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
10,702,845
9,913,027
17,881,024
16,782,108
10,089,256
65,368,260
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
18,024,660
19,451,453
17,906,371
19,585,237
24,389,461
99,357,182
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
0
0
0
623,950
623,950
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
28,727,505
29,364,480
35,787,395
36,367,345
35,102,667
165,349,392
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
204,082
270,775
195,330
149,122
137,665
956,974
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
690,993
732,508
679,805
635,619
575,170
3,314,095
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
895,075
1,003,283
875,135
784,741
712,835
4,271,069
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
161,078,323
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
28,727,505
29,364,480
35,787,395
36,367,345
35,102,667
165,349,392
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
533,429
613,486
618,762
524,433
684,459
2,974,569
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
533,429
613,486
618,762
524,433
684,459
2,974,569
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
0
0
60,177
60,177
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
118,736
142,825
453,199
405,321
10,147
1,130,228
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
29,379,670
30,120,791
36,859,356
37,297,099
35,857,450
169,514,366
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
95.023 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
94.639 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.755 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.708 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
Employer identification number
39-0917537
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Organization name
form 990, line c
The organization's legal name is "experimental aircraft association, inc." but is also referred to simply as "eaa".
FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: PAUL H. POBEREZNY, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, AND THOMAS P. POBEREZNY, PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. FAMILY RELATIONSHIP: RICK SIGFRIED AND RAND SIGFRIED, BOTH ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. HAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000 MEMBERS. ALL MEMBERS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ON LIMITED BUSINESS DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Classes of Persons with Certain Board-Election Rights
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A
MEMBERS OF EXPERiMeNTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. CAN VOTE DIRECTLY FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES. THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP CHOOSES TO GIVE A PROXY FOR THEIR VOTE TO OTHER PERSONS.
Classes of Persons with Certain Approval Rights
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B
DECISIONS TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE WITH OTHER CORPORATIONS OR BUSINESSES AND DECISIONS TO SELL, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ALL, OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL, OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION WOULD REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
STATEMENT CONCERNING Local Chapter, Affiliate, or Branch Activities
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10B
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. HAS DESIGNATED "CHAPTERS" BUT SUCH CHAPTERS DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF "CHAPTERS" WITHIN THE MEANING PROVIDED BY FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. DOES NOT HAVE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE AFFILIATED CHAPTERS. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANSWERED FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10A "NO".
Process the Organization Uses to Review Form 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD HELD A TELECONFERENCE ON JANUARY 4, 2012 TO REVIEW A DRAFT COPY OF THE RETURN WITH MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX RETURN PREPARERS. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 WAS UPDATED TO INCORPORATE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES AND A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE CONTROLLER TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK . SUBSEQUENT TO RECEIPT OF FEEDBACK, NECESSARY CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FORM 990. THE FINALIZED VERSION OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. E-FILING OF THE RETURN WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 1, 2012 WHEN THE IRS E-FILING SYSTEM IS AGAIN OPERATIONAL.
Organization's Practices for Monitoring Conflicts of Interest
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL FOLLOWS UP WITH ANYONE WHO DOES NOT SIGN. IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWS ALL FORMS. ANY DISCLOSURES NOTED ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT MATTER OF DISCLOSURE IS DEEMED TO BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPARABILITY DATA IS PRESENTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO POSITION. THE COMMITTEE MAKES DECISIONS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IN CLOSED SESSION WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THIS PROCEDURE WAS LAST PERFORMED APRIl, 2010.
Process for determining comepensation of officers and key employees
form 990, part vi, line 15b
Comparability data is presented to the human Resources committee of the board for the senior team. the committee, together with the president/ceo, determines the compensation for the senior team. this procedure was last performed December, 2009.
Organization's Policy Regarding Making Certain Documents Public
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.EAA.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, EITHER IN HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC FORM, WHICHEVER IS REQUESTED.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Part XI, Line 5
Unrealized Gain $192,561 Change in CSV 26,706 Unrealized loss on interest rate swap (2,851) Marketing Chargeback (53,400) Other adjustment (346) Rounding 3 Total $ 162,673
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Rodney Hightower TITLE:President HOURS:10
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Thomas P Poberezny TITLE:EXITING PRESIDENT, chairman HOURS:10
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