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STEM Aviation Academy

EIN 92-3925311 • 501(c)3 • Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

287%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

93%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$166,270

Up $123,280 (+287%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$33,631

Up $33,631 from 2023

Net Assets

$132,639

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$194,559

Up $93,774 (+93%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$104,970

Up $47,175 (+82%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$89,589

Up $46,599 (+108%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $42,990Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $166,270Liabilities 2024: $33,631Net Assets 2024: $132,6392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$166,270
Liabilities$33,631
Net Assets$132,639

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $100,785Expenses 2023: $57,795Net Income 2023: $42,9902023Revenue 2024: $194,559Expenses 2024: $104,970Net Income 2024: $89,5892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$194,559
Expenses$104,970
Net Income$89,589

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$197,870
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific purpose of this corporation is to support high school students with aviation education and flight experiences in order to create positive experiences in general aviation, and inspire America's youth to pursue careers in flight operations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The academy provided airport tours, familiarization flights, and safety training. 1)Airport ToursOur field trip program is geared towards elementary school, middle school, and high school students and take place at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, CA (KCRQ).The students have an in-depth guided tour of KCRQ.The tour covers various areas of the airport, such as Fixed Based Operators (FBO), hangars containing various types of aircraft, flight schools, flying clubs, and maintenance facilities.Students have the opportunity to learn about the different roles and functions within the aviation industry, and meet professionals such as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and airport management personnel.Students also engage in flight simulator sessions which last approximately 15 minutes per person.2)Familiarization FlightsFor juniors and seniors committed to a career in aviation, STEM Aviation Academy provides familiarization flights in an RV-9A aircraft or Cirrus SR20 aircraft. These flights are approximately 20 minutes per person.3)Safety TrainingSTEM Aviation Academy provides safety training curriculum for general aviation pilots and qualified high school students who intend on pursuing a career in aviation. This curriculum also includes the use of full-motion flight simulators and general aviation training aircraft. This program is based on the premise that pilots who maintain currency and proficiency in the basics of flight will enjoy a safer and more stress-free flying experience.-$21,679
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kay SundaramExecutive DirectorFT$0--
George Patrick BrownSecretaryPT$0--
Reginald D BoudinotTreasurerPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Educational evenr$16,355$16,355$3,311$13,044
Total Events$16,355$16,355$3,311$13,044
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
STEM Aviation Academy
EIN
92-3925311
Phone
7607077105
Address
2006 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 103, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Signing Officer

Name
Kay Sundaram
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Greg Martinez CPA Inc
Address
2566 CATAMARAN WAY, CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
Preparer
Greg Martinez
Phone
6193541040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $8256

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3052

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $4176

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1198

Other Expenses.1

Facilities and parking $40168

Other Expenses.2

Airplane fuel $11701

Other Expenses.3

Dues and subscriptions $4285

Other Expenses.4

Simulator $3113

Other Expenses.5

Auto expenses $3062

Other Expenses.6

Meals & entertainment $2704

Other Expenses.7

Airplane maintenance & repair $2159

Other Assets.1

Escrow accounts - Beginning $0 Escrow accounts - Ending $5000

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3631

Total Liabilities.1007

Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Beginning $0 Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Ending $30000

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