EIN 74-1484491

Commemorative Air Force (CAF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
50
City
State
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
CAF is mission to establish an organization having the dedication, enthusiasm and esprit de corps necessary to operate, maintain and preserve these aircraft as symbols of our American military aviation heritage.
Related structure
CAF is a parent organization to a group of 9 other organizations.
Total revenues
$23,949,716
2022
Total expenses
$24,405,112
2022
Total assets
$38,778,759
2022
Num. employees
50
2022

Program areas at CAF

Airshows are premiere aviation events where warbirds (aircraft)gather to reenact historic battles. Additional attractions ofthese shows include; junior aces kids tent (providing games, arts& crafts and other fun activities for children), famed ghostsquadron aircraft displays, special shows for special people onfridays, preceding The regular event, that otherwise might not beable to attend and numerous flying performing acts such aswingwalking and aerobatics.
Museum admissions for The caf are for monies collected byindividual units, located throughout The united states, for entryinto their facilities. Facilities are opened to visitors,tourists, school groups, etc. To view The aircraft and educationalexhibits within The facilities.
Membership dues & anuac fees: membership dues are established &collected to cover normal operating expenses of individual units.membership fees include monthly or quarterly subscriptions to thecaf's magazine, "dispatch." Members receive free admission to themuseums and exhibits and other benefits such as opportunities tofly in caf aircraft and gift shop discounts.each unit is alsosubject to annual anuac fees (annual administrative charges) toassist in The operation of The national headquarters. National &local membership fees are set & collected by each unit and thenational headquarters, based on their operational needs. Annualanuac fees may vary from year to year.

Who funds Commemorative Air Force (CAF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$62,340
Si Robin FoundationMuseum$52,160
IgiftfundGeneral Support$35,000
...and 30 more grants received totalling $319,378

Personnel at CAF

NameTitleCompensation
David OliverChief Operating Officer
Lance LinguistChief Financial Officer - Secretary and Treasurer$218,599
Gordon WebbChief of Staff$0
Rozelyn BeckChief Relationship Officer$121,280
Jim LascheChief Aviation Officer$108,173
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for CAF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,977,496
Program services$12,605,481
Investment income and dividends$203,626
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$598,918
Net income from fundraising events$690,421
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-316,439
Miscellaneous revenues$1,190,213
Total revenues$23,949,716

Form 990s for CAF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $18,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 5, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Hillcrest Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $52,160 from Si Robin Foundation
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 764769
Dallas, TX 75376
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
commemorativeairforce.org/home 
Phone
(877) 767-7175
Facebook page
CommemorativeAF 
Twitter profile
@caf1957 
IRS details
EIN
74-1484491
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0145633
FTB Entity ID
1658140
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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