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EIN 23-7171363

United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Colorado Springs
State
Colorado
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N68: Winter Sports
Description
The purpose of The US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association is to promote the growth of sport flying in foot-launchable soaring aircraft.
Total revenues
$1,755,799
2023
Total expenses
$1,666,723
2023
Total assets
$2,879,991
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at USHPA

Membership - approximately 8,800 members receive registration cards, insurance, pilot ratings and certification.
Sport development - expenses related to the development of Hang Gliding, Paragliding and site preservation.
Magazine - approximately 8,800 members receive the organization's monthly magazine "ushpa pilot"

Grants made by USHPA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Foundation for Free FlightGeneral Support$12,162

Who funds United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$1,343

Personnel at USHPA

NameTitleCompensation
Martin PalmazExecutive Director$135,415
Chris WebsterInformation Services Manager
Anna MackMembership Manager
Pamela KinnairdTreasurer$0
Bill HughesPresident / Treasurer$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for USHPA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,524
Program services$1,683,175
Investment income and dividends$32,851
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-7,062
Miscellaneous revenues$28,311
Total revenues$1,755,799

Form 990s for USHPA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-10-02990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsSports organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenSportsBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1330
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
ushpa.org/ 
Phone
(719) 632-8300
Facebook page
ushpafreeflight 
Twitter profile
@ushpafreeflight 
IRS details
EIN
23-7171363
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N68: Winter Sports
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
091672
FTB Entity ID
0711359
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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