The Ninety-Nines

What The Ninety-Nines does

The Ninety-Nines is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1929 by 99 women pilots — including Amelia Earhart — at Curtiss Field on Long Island, New York. Headquartered at 4300 Amelia Earhart Drive in Oklahoma City on the Amelia Earhart Memorial Campus, the organization serves approximately 6,000 members in more than 30 countries through a chapter-and-section structure organized geographically. Its mission is to promote women in aviation via scholarships, mentorship, networking, and historical preservation, with member segments spanning student pilots, recreational pilots, and professional airline transport pilots. Affiliated 501(c)(3) entities include the 99s Museum of Women Pilots and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas.

The product portfolio centers on membership-driven programs rather than technology: the bimonthly Ninety-Nines Magazine (6 issues per year, 2,500 additional copies distributed at air shows), the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund and Scholarship Registry, the Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI), the Pilot Careers Center, the Let's Fly Now! First Flight Program, Aviation & Space Education curriculum (including Girl Scouts/Girl Guides programs), the Airmarking program, and the eNetwork Forum hosted on Google Groups. Supporting add-ons include webinars, a Speakers Bureau, and merchandise including Compass Rose commemorative tiles ($49.50–$299). The organization does not develop or sell technology products; its digital infrastructure is limited to a content website and email-based community forums.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: recurring membership dues, magazine display advertising ($405–$2,500 per insertion across six issues), annual conference registrations (next event: San Diego, July 8–12, 2026), Compass Rose tile and merchandise sales, charitable donations to the Endowment Fund, and institutional grants (including a $500,000 award from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in January 2021). The go-to-market is community-led, relying on local chapters, the annual International Conference, the member magazine, webinars, and a Google Groups email forum to acquire, retain, and engage members. Corbi Bulluck currently serves as International President.

Name

The Ninety-Nines

Legal name

The Ninety-Nines, Inc.

Website

https://ninety-nines.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Ninety-Nines is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1929 that serves roughly 6,000 women pilots across 30+ countries through scholarships, mentorship, a bimonthly magazine, an annual conference, and affiliated aviation museums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Professional Association

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Membership Communities with Learning (Community-Led Education) (MPACALAF)

Keywords

• Women pilots association
• Aviation membership organization
• Flight training scholarships
• Pilot networking community
• Aviation education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for pilots and student pilots worldwide who join The Ninety-Nines through local Chapters and Sections.
2. Magazine Advertising: The Ninety-Nines Magazine publishes 6 issues per year with advertising rates ranging from $405 to $2,500 per issue depending on ad size and placement. Additional 2,500 copies distributed through air shows and special events.
3. Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships: Scholarship fund established to support women pursuing aviation education and careers.
4. Conferences and Events: Annual International Conference with registration fees. Next conference scheduled for San Diego, California, July 8-12, 2026.
5. Merchandise and Compass Rose Tiles: Sale of merchandise including branded items and commemorative Compass Rose tiles at the International Headquarters in Oklahoma City. Tiles priced at $49.50 (slivers), $99 (gray/white), $199 (blue), and $299 (gold - sold out).
6. Donations and Endowment: The organization accepts donations through its Endowment Fund to support scholarships and aviation education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ninety-Nines is a nonprofit membership organization that provides networking, mentoring, scholarships, publications, leadership development, and educational programs to women pilots and student pilots worldwide. Members join through a global network of local Chapters and Sections and gain access to the Ninety-Nines Magazine, the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI), conferences, and affiliated museums.

Product overview

The Ninety-Nines is a nonprofit membership organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of programs and services to advance women in aviation. The core offering includes The Ninety-Nines Magazine (bimonthly publication), the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI), and the Pilot Careers Center. Supporting programs include the Let's Fly Now! First Flight Program, Aviation & Space Education curriculum, Airmarking programs, and the eNetwork Forum (Google Groups-based email community). The organization operates the 99s Museum of Women Pilots and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, hosts an annual International Conference, and sells merchandise including Compass Rose tiles. The portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem supporting women pilots from student stage through professional careers, combining educational resources, financial support, networking, and historical preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund: Scholarship program supporting women in aviation education
• Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI)
• 99s Magazine
• Friends of The 99s
• First Wings Award

Products and services

• The Ninety-Nines Magazine

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Air Race Classic, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Race Classic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that continues the tradition of transcontinental speed competition for women pilots, originally inspired by the 1929 First Women's Air Derby and the All Women's Transcontinental Air Race (Powder Puff Derby). The Ninety-Nines has historical ties to air racing traditions.
• National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAFI is dedicated exclusively to raising and maintaining the professional standing of flight instructors. Founded in 1967, NAFI serves the flight instructor community and maintains a member directory.
• FAASTeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FAASTeam works to improve the Nation's aviation accident rate by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education while establishing partnerships and encouraging a positive safety culture.
• National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIFA was formed for developing and advancing aviation education, promoting safety, fostering communications between aviation students, educators, and industry, and providing a venue for collegiate aviation competition.
• International Forest of FriendshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Atchison, Kansas (Amelia Earhart's birthplace), this living memorial to aviation history includes trees from all 50 states and 35 countries. Co-founded by The Ninety-Nines in 1976 as a gift for America's 200th birthday. Features the Moon Tree and monuments honoring astronauts.
• Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAFE is a member-oriented organization of aviation educators fostering professionalism and excellence through continuing education, professional standards, and accreditation.
• Women Military AviatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit corporation formed in 1978 to promote and preserve the historical, educational, and literary purposes of women pilots, navigators, and aircrew in military service. Today numbers over 500 members stationed around the world.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA): A large general aviation membership organization with strong community/education focus (including Young Eagles youth program). Overlaps with The Ninety-Nines on aviation education curriculum, youth pipeline development, and community-led chapters, though at much larger scale.
• National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI): A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to raising the professional standing of flight instructors. Listed as a strategic partner of The Ninety-Nines, NAFI addresses overlapping aviation professionals and shares the nonprofit membership/standards body model.
• Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE): A nonprofit member-oriented organization of aviation educators offering continuing education, professional standards, and accreditation. Another strategic partner of The Ninety-Nines, addressing overlapping aviation educator community.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): The largest general aviation membership association in the US, serving over 300,000 members. While not women-focused, AOPA competes for the same pilot demographic and offers overlapping products including magazines, advocacy, networking, and flight training resources.

Direct peers

• Women Military Aviators (WMA): A 1978-founded nonprofit serving women military pilots, navigators, and aircrew. Already a strategic partner of The Ninety-Nines, it shares the women-in-aviation mission and offers a comparable membership/scholarship/community model with an overlapping demographic.
• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP): A nonprofit membership organization supporting underrepresented groups in aviation through scholarships, mentoring, and career development. Shares the same mission-driven membership model and scholarship-led value proposition as The Ninety-Nines, though focused on a different demographic.
• International Aviation Women Association (IAWA): A nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in the global aviation and aerospace industry through networking, mentoring, and recognition. Overlaps with The Ninety-Nines on the women-in-aviation mission and mentoring focus, though IAWA skews toward executive/business aviation rather than pilots.
• Women in Aviation International (WAI): The most directly comparable organization: a nonprofit membership community dedicated to encouraging women in all aviation careers. WAI runs annual conferences, scholarships, mentoring, and networking in the same addressable market as The Ninety-Nines, with overlapping products including scholarships, magazines, and career resources.
• Air Race Classic, Ltd. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) continuing the tradition of transcontinental women pilots' air racing. Strategic partner of The Ninety-Nines, shares the women-in-aviation focus and nonprofit membership/event model, with deep historical ties to the Powder Puff Derby tradition.

Others

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National youth organization whose STEM and aviation badge programs The Ninety-Nines directly serves through its Aviation & Space Education curriculum. Relevant as an ecosystem partner that supplies the youth pipeline for future student pilot members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/99sinc
• Xx.com/theninetynines

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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