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EIN 94-3226411

Hiller Aviation Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
60
City
San Carlos
State
California
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Hiller Aviation museum uses Aviation as a gateway for people to embrace adventure and innovation while using tools of science to explore how the physical world works and how the dream of flight is made into reality.through exhibits and extensive inquiry-based programs that investigate science, Aviation and technology subjects, the Institute delivers learning experiences to a wide audience, including adults, children and school groups. Approximately 85,000 visitors come to our exhibits and events annually.
Total revenues
$3,071,111
2023
Total expenses
$3,086,699
2023
Total assets
$14,229,767
2023
Num. employees
60
2023

Program areas at Hiller Aviation Institute

The Hiller Aviation museum uses Aviation to inspire adventure and innovation while using science to explore how dreams of flight become reality. Through exhibits and extensive inquiry-based programs that investigate science, Aviation and technology subjects, the Institute delivers learning experiences to a wide audience, including adults, children, and school groups. More than 100,000 visitors come to our exhibits and events annually.

Who funds Hiller Aviation Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Sciences$2,610,390
Jetblue Grants FoundationNew Interactive Exhibit and Stem Learning Opportunities for Underprivileged Youth To Introduce Them To Aviation Careers and the Prospect of Making A Living in the Earths Atmosphere$25,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$22,278
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Hiller Aviation Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Jon WelteChief Executive Officer$101,326
Rebecca DuranFormer Vice President$105,152
Jeff BassFormer Chief Executive Officer$200,000

Financials for Hiller Aviation Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$446,042
Program services$2,022,061
Investment income and dividends$29,137
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$393,177
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-29,449
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$210,143
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,071,111

Form 990s for Hiller Aviation Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-07990View PDF
2022-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062022-02-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-08-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 29, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from American Endowment Foundation
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,610,390 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
601 Skyway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Mateo County, CA
Website URL
hiller.org/ 
Phone
(650) 654-0200
Facebook page
HillerAviationMuseum 
Twitter profile
@hillermuseum 
IRS details
EIN
94-3226411
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
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
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
098397
FTB Entity ID
1921377
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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