EIN 11-3558761

Cradle of Aviation Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an educational center preserving Long Island's contribution to aerospace, science and technology by inspiring future generations through learning.
Also known as...
Museums at Mitchel
Total revenues
$4,555,106
2023
Total expenses
$3,858,223
2023
Total assets
$14,022,499
2023
Num. employees
55
2023

Program areas at Cradle of Aviation Museum

Visitor center: educating visitors including school groups and scouting organizations through the use of Aviation and aerospace exhibits that detail the region's role in Aviation's development from early fliers, lindbergh, to world war ii aircraft, and through the landing on the moon.
Curatorial:the preservation of historical artifacts including aircraft and one of the three existing complete lunar modules, as well as the maintenance and security of the exhibition and the exhibit space.
Education: providing educational classes to school groups in nassaucounty.

Who funds Cradle of Aviation Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Youngwall Family FoundationCharitable Sponsor$129,300
The Fridolin Charitable TrustMuseum Programs and Activities for Public$100,000
American Legion - 743 AviatorsSupport Aviation History$100,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Cradle of Aviation Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer BaxmeyerExecutive Director$112,000
Carol NelsonDirector of Development$90,000
Seamus KeaneDirector of Special Events$107,000
Dan BoehmDirector of Business and F$100,000
Catherine GonzalezDirector of Education$62,403
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Cradle of Aviation Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,158,893
Program services$1,634,643
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$245,658
Miscellaneous revenues$515,912
Total revenues$4,555,106

Form 990s for Cradle of Aviation Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-06990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062021-12-14990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from American Legion - 743 Aviators
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $129,300 from The Youngwall Family Foundation
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Davis Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Nassau County, NY
Website URL
cradleofaviation.org/ 
Phone
(516) 572-4111
Facebook page
CradleofAviation 
Twitter profile
@cradleaviation 
IRS details
EIN
11-3558761
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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