EIN 94-3226801

Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
92
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Uss Hornet Sea Aircraft and Space Museum preserves and honors the legacy of the Uss Hornet, a national historic landmark, and its role in naval aviation, the defense of our country, the Apollo programs, and exploration of space. The museum maintains a vintage WWII aircraft carrier that serves as a public museum through local inspections designed to secure public safety. Public programs encompass overnight stays on the ship and birthday parties while education programs cater to school-aged children in accordance with STEM.
Also known as...
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation
Total revenues
$3,777,837
2023
Total expenses
$3,697,387
2023
Total assets
$3,440,590
2023
Num. employees
92
2023

Program areas at Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

The Uss Hornet is a vintage wwii Aircraft Carrier. Maintaining such a large ship in good order is costly. Moreover, the ship operates as a Museum, serving the public; consequently, there are many local inspections designed to secure public safety. Maintaining the ship/museum is an ongoing project.
Private events are usually large group or corporate events. Community events are programs to capture large groups of visitors to the Museum on important holidays such as the 4th of july or memorial day, etc.
Public programs mainly encompasses the live aboard program which serves singles or groups for overnight stays on the ship, as well as birthday parties. Education programs are designed for school aged children in accordance with stem.

Who funds Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Sharks FoundationGeneral Charitable Contribution$12,000
JP's Peace Love & Happiness FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$8,300
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Laura FiesExecutive Director$75,000
Mark RowellChief Information Officer
Leroy SavoieChief Engineer and Operations Manager
Isy AnschutzChief Compliance Officer$72,800
Mark EppersonExecutive Director / Corporate Relations Manager$85,000
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$898,760
Program services$2,729,915
Investment income and dividends$7,987
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$299
Net rental income$24,700
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$113,316
Miscellaneous revenues$2,860
Total revenues$3,777,837

Form 990s for Uss Hornet Sea Air and Space Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-08-28990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from The Sharks Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
707 W Hornet Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
uss-hornet.org/ 
Phone
(510) 521-8448
Facebook page
usshornetmuseum 
Twitter profile
@hornetmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
94-3226801
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
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
099955
FTB Entity ID
1949057
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-09-18
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