Aaaa Scholarship Foundation Inc

Monroe, CT · Founded 1963

Provides scholarships and educational grants to Army Aviation Association members and their families

Primary audience

Military families

Work area

Educational funding

Topic

Scholarships and grants

Contact

Col Karen Lloyd

Website Contact

About Organization

The foundation administers scholarships, scholarship loans, and life membership memorial grants to current and former members of the Army Aviation Association of America and their families. Based in Monroe, CT, the organization managed $1.8 million in revenue and $9.6 million in assets in 2023. Founded in 1963, it has provided financial assistance for college-level education to military families for over six decades.

What They Focus On

Educational Access

Removes financial barriers to college education for military families through scholarships and grants

Military Family Support

Provides dedicated assistance to Army Aviation Association members, their children, and surviving family members

Legacy Preservation

Honors deceased members through memorial grants that continue their commitment to education and service

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.8M

+32.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$673K

-7% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$9.6M

+17.2% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2023	$1,843,701	$672,883	$9,555,146
2022	$1,395,521	$723,235	$8,152,808
2021	$867,985	$578,615	$8,917,324
2020	$464,848	$566,086	$8,389,682
2019	$759,442	$566,140	$7,872,967
2018	$636,611	$547,560	$6,666,595

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Application Review

Board reviews scholarship applications from eligible Army Aviation Association members and their families
02

Selection Process

Designated committee evaluates candidates based on eligibility criteria and financial need for education
03

Award Distribution

Approved scholarships and grants are distributed directly to recipients for college-level education expenses
04

Fund Management

Foundation maintains endowment assets to ensure sustainable scholarship funding for future generations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Aaaa Scholarship Foundation Inc

Scholarship Program

Awards financial assistance for college education to members and family members of Army Aviation Association

Scholarship Loans

Provides educational loans to eligible members, their children, siblings, and spouses for college expenses

Governor

1 hrs/week

Bill Harris

Executive Director

Art Agnew

Executive Director AAAA TLC Foundation; Deputy to Executive Director

Janis Arena

AAAA Awards Director

Laura Arena

Director of Member Engagement

Chelsea Jarvis

Assistant Director of Member Engagement

Joanne Hansrote

Executive Director, AAAA Scholarship Foundation

Joe Pisano

ARMY AVIATION Magazine, Editor

Adam Jarvis

ARMY AVIATION Magazine, Assistant Editor

Anne Ewing

ARMY AVIATION Magazine, Director of Design & Production

Erika Burgess

Deputy Director of Advertising & Exhibits

Bob Lachowski

Director of Advertising & Exhibit Sales

Carmen Tuohy

Advertising & Exhibit Sales Manager

Rebecca Sadegh

Director of Meetings & Events

Jennifer Chittem

Director of Marketing & Communications

Ben Marini

Director of Data Services

Allison Boughan

Director of Financial Services

Mira Auxier

Director of Admin Support

Milestones

1963

Foundation Established

1963

AAAA Scholarship Foundation incorporated to support military families' educational goals

1968

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1968

IRS granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status enabling broader fundraising and scholarship growth

2023

Record Revenue Year

2023

Foundation achieved highest annual revenue of $1.8 million, supporting more scholarship recipients

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Ltc Terrance L Reininger Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Tommy L Marks Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$90K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

Army Aviation Association Of America

$65K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$26K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Aaaa Scholarship Foundation Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(203) 268-2450

Social

Visit Website

593 Main Street Monroe, CT 064682830

Aaaa Scholarship Foundation Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Application Review

Selection Process

Award Distribution

Fund Management

Programs and Initiatives

Scholarship Program

Scholarship Loans

Life Membership Memorial Grants

Team & Leadership

Col Karen Lloyd

Col Michelle F Yarborough

William R Harris

Bg Harry H Bendorf Usaf

Bg Michael C Flowers

Bg Stephen D Mundt

Bg Thomas J Konitzer

Col Louis A Bonham

Col Michael E Freeman

Col Michael Lapoint

Col Randolph R Rotte Jr

Col Robert E Godwin

Col Robert P Birmingham

Col Stephen T Burns

Col Steve D Mathias

Col Thomas M Harrison Sr

Cw4 Latny L Salt

Cw5 Mark W Grapin

Cw5 Robert L Huffman

Ltc Brian J Pipkin

Ltc Frank A Tedeschi

Ltc John S Bolton

Ltc Kelly C Brown

Ltc Michael L Bell

Ltc Stanford Oliver

Ltc Stephen T Mauro

Ltc Todd A Dellert

Ltc Tom T Huff

Maj Scott W Hollingsworth

Mg Jessica Wright

Mg Rudolph Ostovich III

Mr Larry Jess

Mrs Connie Hansen

Ms Janice F Smith

Sgm Jenneth G Rich