Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation

Organization Overview

Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation, operating under the name Western Museum of Flight, is located in Torrance, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Western Museum of Flight employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Museum of Flight 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 09/2023, Western Museum of Flight generated $375.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $409.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SCHAF IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND DISPLAYING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AEROSPACE LEGACY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO CHILDREN AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS RELATED TO AEROSPACE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUM OPERATIONS: AFTER COVID RESTRICTIONS WERE LIFTED THE MUSEUM REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC 4 DAYS A WEEK. WHILE WE WERE OPEN EXPERIENCED DOCENTS WERE AVAILABLE TO LEAD TOURS THROUGH THE MUSEUM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITS. THE EXHIBITS INCLUDED FULL SCALE AIRCRAFT DISPLAY MODELS ACTUAL AIRCRAFT ENGINES SPACE EXHIBITS AND VIDEOS. TWO AIRCRAFT WERE AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS TO ACTUALLY SIT IN THE COCKPIT. TOUR GROUPS BOTH LARGE AND SMALL WERE WELCOME.


EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: EDUCATION IS A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS OF SCHAF. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE MUSEUM EXPERIENCES INCLUDING STEM ACTIVITIES.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH: AEROSPACE RELATED EVENTS ARE A MAJOR PART OF THE MUSEUM PROGRAM. A "CELEBRITY LECTURE" IS HELD ONE SATURDAY A MONTH AND SPEAKERS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF AERODYNAMIC TOPICS FORM WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PILOTS TO TEST PILOTS TO ENGINEERS INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING AIRCRAFT SPACECRAFT AND MORE. WE ALSO PUBLISH VIDEOS ON VARIOUS AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENTS TO SEND TO OUR MEMBERS AND PUBLISH ON THE INTERNET FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cindy Macha
Executive Director
$72,000
Mike Ciminera
President
$0
Marty Jones
Vice President
$0
Robert Slusser
Secretary
$0
Rhon Williams
Treasurer
$0
Dale Hoffman
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$19,010
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$277,292
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,135
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$311,302
Total Program Service Revenue$48,625
Investment income $737
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $15,237
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $375,901

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