Commemorative Air Force

Organization Overview

Commemorative Air Force is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Commemorative Air Force employed 50 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Commemorative Air Force 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 12/2021, Commemorative Air Force generated $23.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AIRSHOWS ARE PREMIERE AVIATION EVENTS WHERE WARBIRDS (AIRCRAFT)GATHER TO REENACT HISTORIC BATTLES. ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS OFTHESE SHOWS INCLUDE; JUNIOR ACES KIDS TENT (PROVIDING GAMES, ARTS& CRAFTS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN), FAMED GHOSTSQUADRON AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS, SPECIAL SHOWS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE ONFRIDAYS, PRECEDING THE REGULAR EVENT, THAT OTHERWISE MIGHT NOT BEABLE TO ATTEND AND NUMEROUS FLYING PERFORMING ACTS SUCH ASWINGWALKING AND AEROBATICS.


MEMBERSHIP DUES & ANUAC FEES: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE ESTABLISHED &COLLECTED TO COVER NORMAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUAL UNITS.MEMBERSHIP FEES INCLUDE MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THECAF'S MAGAZINE, "DISPATCH." MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO THEMUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS AND OTHER BENEFITS SUCH AS OPPORTUNITIES TOFLY IN CAF AIRCRAFT AND GIFT SHOP DISCOUNTS.EACH UNIT IS ALSOSUBJECT TO ANNUAL ANUAC FEES (ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES) TOASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. NATIONAL &LOCAL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE SET & COLLECTED BY EACH UNIT AND THENATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BASED ON THEIR OPERATIONAL NEEDS. ANNUALANUAC FEES MAY VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR.


MUSEUM ADMISSIONS FOR THE CAF ARE FOR MONIES COLLECTED BYINDIVIDUAL UNITS, LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, FOR ENTRYINTO THEIR FACILITIES. FACILITIES ARE OPENED TO VISITORS,TOURISTS, SCHOOL GROUPS, ETC. TO VIEW THE AIRCRAFT AND EDUCATIONALEXHIBITS WITHIN THE FACILITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Neils Agather
General Staff
$0
Lc Buddy Cooksey
General Staff
$0
Philip Beegle III
General Staff
$0
Jordan Brown
General Staff
$0
Deena Clausen
General Staff
$0
Bob Stenevik
General Staff
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Air Capital Insurance Llc
Aviation Insurance
$1,264,816
Hollis Trucking Terry Hollis
Transportation
$227,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,165,916
Fundraising events$4,965,441
Related organizations$1,332,766
Government grants $633,833
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,573,244
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,671,200
Total Program Service Revenue$11,718,505
Investment income $230,367
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $105,280
Net Income from Fundraising Events $835,192
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$38,737
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,919,156

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