EIN 26-1290004

Military Aviation Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Military Aviation Museum preserves and flies World War One and Two vintage and reproduction military aircraft to educate the public about the early history of military aviation. They make these aircraft available for viewing during regular museum hours, as well as hosting monthly guest speaker series with retired military personnel sharing their experiences in aviation during WWII and immersive air shows twice yearly. The spring show features an authentic restored WW2 aircraft on display, while the fall show offers thrilling flying demonstrations.
Total revenues
$1,623,373
2023
Total expenses
$1,405,847
2023
Total assets
$2,753,256
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Military Aviation Museum

To educate the public on the history of Military Aviation from the first half of the twentieth century. It accomplishes this by operating a Museum open to the public seven days a week year round (excluding thanksgiving day and christmas day). Visitors can see the restored and replica aircraft up close on static display and learn about their personal histories and uses during the wars by reading signage and talking with volunteer Museum docents.
The Museum also offers a monthly guest speaker series to the public, which is free with paid Museum admission. Each month, different retired Military personnel present a talk about his or her experiences with Military Aviation during world war two and immediately following. These presentations give visitors an opportunity to know the history more intimately by way of the personal stories told by pilots, navigators, gunners, ground crew and trainers. The Museum typically follows the lecture with a flight demonstration of one of the Museum's aircraft.
One of the interactive ways the Museum educates the public on the historic Military aircraft is by hosting two air shows each year. The spring air show features an authentic, restored world war two aircraft flying and on static display. The fall air show features a replica world war one aircraft flying and on static display. Both events also include Military re-enactors from the different periods in history, who interact with attendees and talk about what the pilots, ground crew, and other soldiers endured during the wars.

Who funds Military Aviation Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$7,150
The Warburg Pincus FoundationGeneral Support$5,000

Personnel at Military Aviation Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Keegan ChetwyndMuseum Director / Executive Director 12 and 2 - 12 and 31$79,752

Financials for Military Aviation Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$345,776
Program services$837,220
Investment income and dividends$68,449
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$173,298
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$198,630
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,623,373

Form 990s for Military Aviation Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122025-02-03990View PDF
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-29990View PDF
2020-122021-09-09990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Warburg Pincus Foundation
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Hampton Roads Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1341 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
County
Virginia Beach city, VA
Website URL
militaryaviationmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(757) 490-3157
IRS details
EIN
26-1290004
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0284749
FTB Entity ID
5453041
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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