Saint Paul, MN

NATIONAL GAY PILOTS ASSOCIATION

EIN 52-1920518

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways LGBTQ+ communities

Mission

Build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community worldwide.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About NATIONAL GAY PILOTS ASSOCIATION

The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 to build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community. NGPA connects LGBTQ+ pilots, aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts through scholarships, mentoring, chapters, events, and industry outreach. In addition to social and networking programming, NGPA runs an active scholarship program for flight training and aviation education, organizes industry-focused events (including an Industry Expo and Aviation Inclusion Summit), and conducts advocacy and inclusion work with airlines and aviation organizations. The organization operates chapters and student groups worldwide and maintains an active public presence with annual reports and Form 990 filings available publicly.

Notable achievements

Scholarship funding milestone

NGPA has awarded more than $2.7 million in aviation scholarships since its founding and announced multi-hundred-thousand-dollar scholarship cycles in recent years (over $400,000 awarded in 2024; a record distribution of scholarship awards was reported in 2025).

Clifford Henderson Trophy (NAA)

Recognized by the National Aeronautic Association, NGPA received the Clifford Henderson Trophy in recognition of its sustained contributions to aviation inclusion and outreach.

Record industry event impact

NGPA's Industry Expo and related hiring events have reported record attendance and fundraising in recent cycles, including six-figure fundraising totals supporting programs and scholarships.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.2M
Annual revenue: $2.7M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 52-1920518
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.ngpa.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains a prominent industry profile with active partnerships and sponsorships from major airlines and aviation organizations to support scholarships and events.

Public nonprofit profile on major charity and nonprofit databases (Charity Navigator, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer) and publishes audited financials and Form 990s on its website.

Frequent coverage and press releases in aviation trade media highlighting scholarship recipients, student summits, and inclusion initiatives.

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