Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation

Organization Overview

Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation is located in McClellan, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation generated $950.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AVIATION HISTORY IN THE REGION AND TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF AEROSPACE SCIENCE THROUGH EDUCATION; OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA IS ONE OF AVIATION'S GREATEST SHOWCASES AND CAPTURES ALL ERAS OF MANKINDS FASCINATION WITH FLIGHT. THE MUSEUM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORLD-CLASS, SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND CELEBRATE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF AEROSPACE. EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND BE INSPIRED BY AVIATION AND AEROSPACE HISTORY. WITH A 40,000 SQUARE FOOT EXHIBIT HALL, OVER 40 AIRCRAFT AND ROCKETS, A 4-ACRE OUTDOOR AIR PARK, INCREDIBLE TRAVELING EXHIBITS, AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS. FAMILIES CAN ENGAGE WITH OUR STEM EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AND LET THEIR IMAGINATION SOAR. THE MUSEUM IS A SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE AND MEMBER OF NORTH AMERICAN RECIPROCAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATE. THE AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA IS TRULY A PLACE WHERE DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT!THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS INCLUDING GROUP TOURS, SUMMER STEM CAMPS, FAMILY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. STEM EDUCATION IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY OF THE AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA. VISITORS OF ALL AGES CAN BE INSPIRED TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. THE MUSEUMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPECIFIC GRADE LEVELS. ALL PROGRAMS CORRELATE WITH THE STATE OF CALFIORNIAS ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR SCIENCE, MATH, HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE, AND/OR LANGUAGE ARTS. GUIDED TOURS, CLASSES, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE VISITORS OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND AEROSPACE THROUGH STEM. IN 2021, THE MUSEUM CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON STEM EDUCATION TO ALL OUR VISITORS. OUR STEM MISSION IS TO OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND BE INSPIRED BY STEM AND THE HISTORY OF AEROSPACE. THE AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA WAS ONE OF ONLY THREE SACRAMENTO MUSEUMS ABLE TO OPEN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS AN OUTDOOR MUSEUM. WE TRANSFORMED OUR 4.5-ACRE AIR PARK INTO AN OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM WELCOMING STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND VISITORS. OVER 400 STUDENTS FROM AGES 5-13 ATTENDED OUR STEM SUMMER CAMPS.THE MUSEUM HAD 306 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 10,032 HOURS DURING THE YEAR 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Jones
Executive Dir.
$175,000
Linda Martin
1st Vice Pres
$0
George Lonergan
Treasurer
$0
Michael Thomas
Secretary
$0
Larry Miles
President
$0
Melissa Bittman
2nd Vice Pres
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$112,299
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$756,793
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $350
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$869,092
Total Program Service Revenue$182,995
Investment income $13,469
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,001
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,369
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$102,757
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $950,431

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aerospace Museum Of California Foundation has recieved totaling $25,106.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Safe Credit Union

Folsom, CA

PURPOSE: Sponsorship and support of community-related programs and fundraisers

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$106
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