The International Group For Historic Aircraft Recovery
- Assets
- $323.0k
- Revenue
- $135.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Oxford, PA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 51-0282621
Organization Overview
The International Group For Historic Aircraft Recovery, operating under the name Tighar, is located in Oxford, PA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Tighar employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tighar is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Tighar generated $135.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE AVIATION ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EARHART PROJECT - ONGOING INVESTIGATION (SINCE 1988) INTO THE 1937 DISAPPEARANCE OF PILOT AMELIA EARHART AND NAVIGATOR FREDERICK NOONAN. THE INVESTIGATION INCLUDES ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEARCH AND RECOVERY EXPEDITIONS, ARCHIVAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS. TO DATE, THE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ESTABLISHING, TO A GREATER THAN 99% DEGREE OF CERTAINTY, THAT THE MISSING FLYERS DIED ON THE UNINHABITED PACIFIC ISLAND OF NIKUMARORO. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDES PUBLICATION OF BOOKS, THE PUBLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND ARTICLES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS JOURNAL TIGHAR TRACKS, POSTINGS AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA DESCRIBING RESEARCH RESULTS AND METHODOLOGY. OPEN-SOURCE HISTORICAL RESEARCH VIA THE ORGANIZATIONS ON-LINE FORUM, IN-PERSON AND SKYPE PRESENTATIONS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE UNIVERSITY GROUPS, PRESENTATION TO CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS FREE AND PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE INCLUDLES THE WORLDS LARGEST ARCHIVE OF PRIMARY SOURCE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE EARHART DISAPPEARANCE.
GLENN MILLER INVESTIGATION - ONGOING INVESTIGATION (SINCE 2017) INTO THE WARTIME DISAPPEARANCE OF ICONIC BAND LEADER MAJ. GLENN MILLER ABOARD A U. S. ARMY AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT IN 1944. THE INVESTIGATION INCLUDES ARCHIVAL RESEARCH, DATA ANALYSIS, AND MAY INCLUDE ARCHAELOGICAL SEARCH AND RECOVERY. TO DATE, THE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ESTABLISHING THE DOCUMENTED CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE FATAL FLIGHT. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDES THE PUBLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND ARTICLES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS JOURNAL TIGHAR TRACKS, POSTINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA DESCRIBING THE RESEARCH RESULTS AND METHODOLOGY, AND OPEN-SOURCE HISTORICAL RESEARCH VIA THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE.
PROJECT MIDNIGHT GHOST - ONGOING INVESTIGATION (SINCE 1985) INTO THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH TRANSATLANTIC AVIATORS CHARLES NUNGESSER AND FRANCOIS COLI TEN DAYS BEFORE THE CHARLES LINDBERGHS 1927 FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK TO PARIS. THE INVESTIGATION INCLUDES ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEARCH AND RECOVERY EXPEDITIONS, ARCHIVAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDES THE PUBLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND ARTICLES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS JOURNAL TIGHAR TRACKS, POSTINGS AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA DESCRIBING RESEARCH RESULTS AND METHODOLOGY, OPEN-SOURCE HISTORICAL RESEARCH VIA THE ORGANIZATIONS ON-LINE FORUM. PRIMARY SOURCE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION ARE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE.
THE MAID OF HARLECH - ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND ON-GOING ADVOCACY FOR THE PROTECTION AND EVENTUAL RECOVERY OF A RARE 1942 LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING AIRCRAFT DISCOVERED BURIED IN THE SAND OF HARLECH BEACH IN NORTH WALES, UK IN 2007. TO DATE, THE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN KEEPING THE AIRCRAFT SAFE FROM LOOTERS WHILE OFFICIAL UK LEGAL PROTECTION OF THE SITE IS IN PROCESS. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDES THE PUBLICATION OF ARTICLES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS JOURNAL TIGHAR TRACKS AND ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Gillespie Exec. Direct | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Patricia Thrasher President/tr | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
William Carter Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ernie Leroy Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
John Masterson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Mckenna Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $52,899 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,395 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,294 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,242 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $627 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $135,163 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,916 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,648 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,670 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $170 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $536 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,028 |
| Office expenses | $28,656 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,002 |
| Travel | $142 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,795 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166 |
| Insurance | $36 |
| All other expenses | $2,106 |
| Total functional expenses | $181,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,851 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $180,670 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,089 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,360 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $128,000 |
| Total assets | $322,970 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $50,000 |
| Other liabilities | $90,887 |
| Total liabilities | $140,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $182,083 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $322,970 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The International Group For Historic Aircraft Recovery has recieved totaling $15,208.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MEMBERSHIP | $120 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $88 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton-Madison House Inc New York, NY | $11,830,050 | $17,173,913 |
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc Buffalo, NY | $5,280,478 | $5,712,316 |
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $20,181,669 | $5,556,998 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Galvan Initiatives Foundation New York, NY | $45,061,487 | $6,375,160 |
Historic Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | $11,216,187 | $4,170,932 |
Lake George Association Inc Lake George, NY | $20,500,954 | $6,877,319 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Royal Oak Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,446,621 | $2,765,681 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |