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PURPOSE

Creating gateways for aspiring young professionals and aviation focused charitable initiatives.

MISSION

The IADA Foundation inspires the next generation of business aviation professionals through scholarships and education, creating gateways for young people to flourish in the industry. We also provide philanthropic support to aviation related charitable organizations. We are passionate and committed to ensuring the future of our business and to serve people in times of need.

The IADA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity, funded by the generous contributions of IADA Members.

The mission of the IADA Foundation is supported by three pillars: Scholarship. Education. Philanthropy.

SCHOLARSHIP

The IADA Business Aviation Scholarship supports university and continuing education for the most qualified students seeking careers in:

  • Flight Training
  • Aviation Management
  • Aviation Maintenance
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IADA Business Aviation Scholarship

EDUCATION

IADA provides scholarships for learning and leadership opportunities for aviation professionals, including:

  • NBAA Leadership
  • UVA Darden School of Business/Georgia State University
  • IADA Foundation Leadership Programs
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Current IADA Members
Can Apply Here

PHILANTHROPY

IADA has established an account for contributions to disaster relief, actuation-supported initiatives and aviation-related philanthropic causes, including:

  • NBAA Hero
  • Angel Flight
  • Corporate Angel Network

IADA FOUNDATION BOARD

  • Heather Wolff Griffin / Member at Large
    COO & General Counsel, Jet Sense Aviation, LLC
  • Megha Bhatia / Member at Large, Scholarship Committee Chair
    Chief Strategy, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI)
  • Johnny Foster / Chair
    President & CEO, OGARAJETS
  • Suzanne Meiners-Levy / Vice-Chair
    Shareholder, Advocate Consulting Legal Group, PLLC
  • Jay Gantt / Secretary
    President, Gantt Aviation, Inc.
  • Frank Janik / Treasurer
    Partner & Senior EVP, Aircraft Transactions & Consulting, Leading Edge Aviation Solutions, LLC
  • David Deitch Deitch / Member At Large
    Vice President of Sales, Jet Aviation