Civic Intelligence

Recreational Aviation Foundation

EIN 42-1613294 • 501(c)3 • Bozeman, MT

Profile

The recreational aviation foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

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1711 West College StreetBozeman, MT 59715

www.theraf.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

6.0%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,123,937

Up $400,894 (+6.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$10,434

Down $8,538 (-45%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,113,503

Up $409,432 (+6.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,213,301

Down $2,155,198 (-64%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$803,869

Down $7,763 (-1.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$409,432

Down $2,147,435 (-84%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,185,337Liabilities 2011: $5,061Net Assets 2011: $1,180,2762011Assets 2012: $1,150,239Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,150,2392012Assets 2013: $1,199,111Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,199,1112013Assets 2014: $1,222,206Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,222,2062014Assets 2015: $1,486,363Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,486,3632015Assets 2016: $1,638,554Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,638,5542016Assets 2017: $1,867,559Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,867,5592017Assets 2018: $1,915,137Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,915,1372018Assets 2019: $1,885,109Liabilities 2019: $7,668Net Assets 2019: $1,877,4412019Assets 2020: $2,573,230Liabilities 2020: $83Net Assets 2020: $2,573,1472020Assets 2021: $2,657,968Liabilities 2021: $3,970Net Assets 2021: $2,653,9982021Assets 2022: $4,164,596Liabilities 2022: $17,392Net Assets 2022: $4,147,2042022Assets 2023: $6,723,043Liabilities 2023: $18,972Net Assets 2023: $6,704,0712023Assets 2024: $7,123,937Liabilities 2024: $10,434Net Assets 2024: $7,113,5032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,123,937
Liabilities$10,434
Net Assets$7,113,503
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $153,689Expenses 2011: $162,317Net Income 2011: -$8,6282011Revenue 2012: $168,772Expenses 2012: $198,810Net Income 2012: -$30,0382012Revenue 2013: $216,336Expenses 2013: $167,464Net Income 2013: $48,8722013Revenue 2014: $226,020Expenses 2014: $202,925Net Income 2014: $23,0952014Revenue 2015: $475,403Expenses 2015: $211,246Net Income 2015: $264,1572015Revenue 2016: $738,795Expenses 2016: $586,604Net Income 2016: $152,1912016Revenue 2017: $583,714Expenses 2017: $355,092Net Income 2017: $228,6222017Revenue 2018: $317,826Expenses 2018: $268,180Net Income 2018: $49,6462018Revenue 2019: $292,802Expenses 2019: $330,498Net Income 2019: -$37,6962019Revenue 2020: $1,040,251Expenses 2020: $344,545Net Income 2020: $695,7062020Revenue 2021: $645,761Expenses 2021: $564,910Net Income 2021: $80,8512021Revenue 2022: $1,934,779Expenses 2022: $441,573Net Income 2022: $1,493,2062022Revenue 2023: $3,368,499Expenses 2023: $811,632Net Income 2023: $2,556,8672023Revenue 2024: $1,213,301Expenses 2024: $803,869Net Income 2024: $409,4322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,213,301
Expenses$803,869
Net Income$409,432
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,123,937
Liabilities
$10,434
Net assets
$7,113,503
Revenue
$1,213,301
Expenses
$803,869
Net income
$409,432
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.12$0.01$7.11$1.21$0.80$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.72$0.02$6.70$3.37$0.81$2.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.02$4.15$1.93$0.44$1.49
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.00$2.65$0.65$0.56$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.00$2.57$1.04$0.34$0.70
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.01$1.88$0.29$0.33$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$0.32$0.27$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.87$0.00$1.87$0.58$0.36$0.23
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.64$0.00$1.64$0.74$0.59$0.15
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$0.48$0.21$0.26
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.23$0.20$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.20$0.00$1.20$0.22$0.17$0.05
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$0.17$0.20$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.01$1.18$0.15$0.16$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,688,990
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to preserve, maintain, and create airstrips for recreational access.

The recreational aviation foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$6,699,071$7,108,503▲ $409,432
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,562,827$4,112,489▲ $549,662
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,452,443$2,584,935▲ $132,492
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$366,888$380,377▲ $13,489
Inventories for Sale or Use$18,726$18,726→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$5,000$5,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$300,140$1,932▼ $298,208
Total Assets$6,723,043$7,123,937▲ $400,894
Other Assets Total$22,019$25,478▲ $3,459
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,393$6,387▼ $1,006
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,579$4,047▼ $7,532
Total Liabilities$18,972$10,434▼ $8,538
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,704,071$7,113,503▲ $409,432
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,723,043$7,123,937▲ $400,894

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$1,608,111-$1,608,111
Other Land Buildings$976,824$136,400$1,113,224

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$3,561,309$308,481▲ $271,544-$4,104,313
2023$826,746$2,651,439▲ $103,790-$3,561,309
2022$535,866$270,674▲ $25,221-$826,746
2021$457,012$32,685▲ $51,120-$535,866
2020$429,640$23,934▲ $7,351-$457,012
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John MckennaChairman
Bill McglynnPresident
Bill BrineDirector
Jeff RussellDirector
Peter BunceDirector
Steve TaylorDirector
Todd SimmonsDirector
Mike PerkinsTreasurer
Tim RileyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$930,303
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$280,943
Other Revenue
$2,055
All Other Contributions
$810,218
Change in Net Assets
$409,432
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$677,922
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$125,947
Total Fundraising Expense$20,621
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$45,668$70,039-$115,707
Advertising$62,666$11,584$530$74,780
Insurance$37,510$9,762-$47,272
Depreciation Depletion$45,237--$45,237
Fees for Services Management$42,000$559-$42,559
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$36,460-$36,460
Fees for Services Other$34,964$585$240$35,789
Office Expenses$12,980$8,503$11,987$33,470
Travel$13,315$2,762$2,864$18,941
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,685-$16,685
Payroll Taxes$4,882$5,358-$10,240
All Other Expenses$3,727$2,319-$6,046
Other Expenses$10,907$4,044$5,000$4,044
Total Functional Expenses$604,588$178,660$20,621$803,869
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$6,387
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The chairman reviews the 990.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Copies of organizational documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Recreational Aviation Foundation
EIN
42-1613294
Phone
4065821723
Address
1711 WEST COLLEGE STREET, BOZEMAN, MT 59715

Signing Officer

Name
John Mckenna
Title
Chairman
Phone
4065821723
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Mckenna
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Hpw Cpas & Advisors Pllp
Address
1247 STONERIDGE DR, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
Preparer
Clint Phillips CPA
Phone
4065860281
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Other accomplishments fell under the umbrella of the promotion and betterment of recreational airstrips.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“The raf investment committee, through its investment policy statement, details the long-term financial and investment objectives of the endowment fund. The committee annually establishes the payout level for the following year. This payout rate (called "spending") is the amount of investment income distributed quarterly for operations or other designated purposes. The current traget payout rate is 3.5%. The investment committee has the ability to access the equity oportion of the fund where the investment return does not equal budgeted short-term expenditures.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE RAF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, THROUGH ITS INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT, DETAILS THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND. THE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY ESTABLISHES THE PAYOUT LEVEL FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THIS PAYOUT RATE (CALLED "SPENDING") IS THE AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT INCOME DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY FOR OPERATIONS OR OTHER DESIGNATED PURPOSES. THE CURRENT TRAGET PAYOUT RATE IS 3.5%. THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE HAS THE ABILITY TO ACCESS THE EQUITY OPORTION OF THE FUND WHERE THE INVESTMENT RETURN DOES NOT EQUAL BUDGETED SHORT-TERM EXPENDITURES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS FELL UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE PROMOTION AND BETTERMENT OF RECREATIONAL AIRSTRIPS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CHAIRMAN REVIEWS THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COPIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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