The BFA is a non-profit, volunteer organization .
Membership is open to anyone interested in promoting the sport of ballooning.
The BFA also offers youngsters 18 years and under membership in the BFA Junior Balloonist program to encourage their interests in the sport, science and technology of ballooning while enforcing the importance of living a drug free life and staying in school to complete their education. In the entire history of the award, less than 200 recipients have been designated from the United States and only 3 from the ballooning community. Participation in the FAA's General Aviation Action Plan and other issues of concern to American ballooning and balloonists.