Nonprofit · EIN 59-1852735
THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,107,845 | $1,482,269 | -$374,424 | $2,080,258 | $10,577 | $2,069,681 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,161,967 | $1,787,995 | $373,972 | $2,457,169 | $54,487 | $2,402,682 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,538,811 | $2,013,889 | $524,922 | $2,044,980 | $54,932 | $1,990,048 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $235,773
- Membership dues
- $226,925
- Program service revenue
- $870,200
- Investment income
- $1,872
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,888
- Travel
- $8,982
- Program services (functional)
- $1,320,889
- Management and general (functional)
- $161,380
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,457,169
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,080,258
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,069,681
- Publicly traded securities
- $101,844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $976,204
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,093,477
- Gross receipts
- $1,107,845
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS L BASH | VP, STRATEGI Officer | – | $0 |
| MARTIN A CHAPIN | VP, INDUSTRY Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA G COST | VP, PROGRAMS Officer | – | $0 |
| THOMAS COST | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| CARLTON D EVERHART II | CHAIRMAN Officer | – | $0 |
| LARRY C WILLIAMS JR | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN L STRUBE | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| TIMOTHY M ZADALIS | SENIOR VICE Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS L BASH | VP, STRATEGI Officer | – | $0 |
| MARTIN A CHAPIN | VP, INDUSTRY Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA G COST | VP, PROGRAMS Officer | – | $0 |
| THOMAS COST | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| CARLTON D EVERHART II | CHAIRMAN Officer | – | $0 |
| LARRY C WILLIAMS JR | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN L STRUBE | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| TIMOTHY M ZADALIS | SENIOR VICE Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS L BASH | VP, STRATEGI Officer | – | $0 |
| MARTIN A CHAPIN | VP, INDUSTRY Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICIA G COST | VP, PROGRAMS Officer | – | $0 |
| THOMAS COST | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| CARLTON D EVERHART II | CHAIRMAN Officer | – | $0 |
| CHARLES L JOHNSON II | SENIOR VICE Officer | – | $0 |
| LARRY C WILLIAMS JR | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN L STRUBE | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7983 RHODES FARM WAY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-8236
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN L STRUBE, 168 COLES COUNTY DR, OFALLON, IL 62269
- Signed the 990
- JOHN L STRUBE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (618) 954-8863
- Website
- WWW.ATALINK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RICKHOFF & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
EDUCATE ABOUT U.S. AIRLIFT & AIR REFUELING CAPABILITIES
Program accomplishments
- FUNDED EDUCATION EVENTS INCLUDING ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION CONVENTION & SYMPOSIUM, A FOUR DAY SERIES OF 36 EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF US ARMED FORCES.Expenses $1,145,867 · revenue $817,390
- PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AWARDS TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS WELL AS OUSTANDING LEADERSHIP, SKILLS AND VALOR. PROVIDED ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECOGNITION PURPOSES.Expenses $95,246 · revenue $8,848
- PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, AIRLIFT/TANKER QUARTERLY, TO EDUCATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT AIRLIFT, AIR REFUELING AND MOBILITY MATTERS.Expenses $79,776 · revenue $43,962
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1852735
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,080,258
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,107,845
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,107,845 | $1,482,269 | $2,080,258 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,161,967 | $1,787,995 | $2,457,169 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,538,811 | $2,013,889 | $2,044,980 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,352,010 | $2,118,465 | $1,533,032 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-1852735).
Questions about THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC is 59-1852735.
- Is THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN L STRUBE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE AIRLIFT-TANKER ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,107,845, expenses of $1,482,269 and total assets of $2,080,258 at year end.
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