STRIPES TO BARS
Stripes to Bars is a 501(c)(3) public charity that enables qualified veterans to earn Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates, helping them transition from military to civilian life while increasing the civilian pilot population.
About STRIPES TO BARS
Stripes to Bars provides financial aviation scholarships, mentorship, and career-navigation support to active duty, separated, and retired U.S. servicemembers pursuing FAA certificates and aviation careers.
The organization is an all‑volunteer public charity (EIN 81-2482327) that packages donor funds into scholarships, pairs recipients with aviation mentors, and partners with industry platforms to streamline training-to-career pathways.
In recent years Stripes to Bars expanded award levels and scale — awarding $48,000 to 14 recipients in 2023 and a record $67,000 to 19 recipients in 2024 — continuing steady growth in scholarship dollars and veteran placements.
Notable achievements
Record 2024 Scholarship Awards
Awarded $67,000 to 19 scholarship recipients in 2024, surpassing 2023's $48,000 awarded to 14 recipients.
Sustained growth and reach
Since start-up the nonprofit has grown scholarship totals into the six figures and supported dozens of veterans in earning FAA certificates.
Strategic partnerships
Established partnerships with aviation career platforms and industry organizations to expand mentorship, career planning, and scholarship access for recipients.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $57K
- Annual revenue
- $92K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 81-2482327
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Website
- stripestobars.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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