Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $891.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 124
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Founding
- 12/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3226801
Organization Overview
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation, operating under the name Uss Hornet Sea Air & Space Museum, is located in Alameda, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Uss Hornet Sea Air & Space Museum employed 124 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uss Hornet Sea Air & Space Museum 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 06/2021, Uss Hornet Sea Air & Space Museum generated $891.7k 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 (20.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND HONORS THE LEGACY OF THE USS HORNET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE USS HORNET IS A VINTAGE WWII AIRCRAFT CARRIER. MAINTAINING SUCH A LARGE SHIP IN GOOD ORDER IS COSTLY. MOREOVER, THE SHIP OPERATES AS A MUSEUM, SERVING THE PUBLIC; CONSEQUENTLY, THERE ARE MANY LOCAL INSPECTIONS DESIGNED TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY. MAINTAINING THE SHIP/MUSEUM IS AN ONGOING PROJECT.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS MAINLY ENCOMPASSES THE LIVE ABOARD PROGRAM WHICH SERVES SINGLES OR GROUPS FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS ON THE SHIP, AS WELL AS BIRTHDAY PARTIES. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN ACCORDANCE WITH STEM.
PRIVATE EVENTS ARE USUALLY LARGE GROUP OR CORPORATE EVENTS. COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE PROGRAMS TO CAPTURE LARGE GROUPS OF VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM ON IMPORTANT HOLIDAYS SUCH AS THE 4TH OF JULY OR MEMORIAL DAY, ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Epperson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $39,279 |
Christine Jackson Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $34,252 |
Sue Roderick Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sam Lamonica Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4.8 | $0 |
Tim Lutz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.9 | $0 |
Ray Fortney Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4.8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $37,865 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $487,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,002 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $525,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $282,833 |
| Investment income | $226 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,337 |
| Net Rental Income | $39,820 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $42,426 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $891,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $609,397 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,541 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,553 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,255 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,699 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,080 |
| Office expenses | $84,162 |
| Information technology | $54,184 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $152,687 |
| Travel | $4,264 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,351 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $89,568 |
| Insurance | $105,835 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,262,764 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $630,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,577 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,127 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,979 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,868 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,354,171 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,048,210 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $543,790 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $106,860 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,040,024 |
| Other liabilities | $34,529 |
| Total liabilities | $1,725,203 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $323,007 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,048,210 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation has recieved totaling $46,525.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,995 |
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc Findlay, OH PURPOSE: USS HORNET STEP INTO TECHNOLOGY STEM HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $9,030 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $5,500 |
Lennox Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $4,000 |
Oakland A S Community Fund Oakland, CA PURPOSE: USS HORNET MUSEUM VIRTUAL EDUCATION EXPANSION | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Autry Museum Of The American West Los Angeles, CA | $221,261,500 | $7,406,490 |
Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA | $71,401,475 | $10,596,016 |
Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | $80,582,452 | $14,106,624 |
Foundation Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | $169,457,779 | $13,944,505 |
Walt Disney Family Museum San Francisco, CA | $56,560,090 | $13,004,601 |
Contemporary Jewish Museum San Francisco, CA | $89,973,935 | $6,215,554 |
Wjo Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $40,838,683 | $19,917,813 |
Council On American-Islamic Relations California Anaheim, CA | $15,557,872 | $7,778,802 |
Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | $7,123,238 | $6,518,959 |
Swc Museum Corp Los Angeles, CA | $185,291,567 | $7,296,634 |
Eames Institute Petaluma, CA | $18,964,312 | $22,211,223 |
Palm Springs Air Museum Inc Palm Springs, CA | $20,548,882 | $5,160,584 |