Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc, operating under the name National Aviation Heritage Alliance, is located in Dayton, OH. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, National Aviation Heritage Alliance employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Aviation Heritage Alliance 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 09/2021, National Aviation Heritage Alliance generated $880.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $858.5k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. SEEKS TO CONSERVE, INTERPRET, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE THE HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL AVIATION HERITAGE ALLIANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN FLIGHT TRAINING, AEROSPACE RESEARCH, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BY SUPPORTING STEM PROGRAMS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE SOAR PROGRAM (STUDENTS OPEN TO AVIATION RESEARCH), TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MATH CAREERS, OFFERING OF FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATION WITH OTHER HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ENTITIES IN THE COUNTRY AND AREA. EMPHASIS IS ON STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MARKETING TO PROMOTE DAYTON'S HISTORIC AND FUTURE ROLES IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE, AND EXPAND ITS SCOPE TO THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ERECTING MONUMENTS AT STRATEGIC VISUAL LOCATIONS, DEVELOPING A BRAND FOR THE AREA, SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT OHIO, AND A PRESENCE AT KEY AIR AND TRADE SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH PARTNERS TO MAINTAIN WRIGHT BROTHERS HOME, FUND BUILDING OF WRIGHT BROTHERS REPLICA AIRPLANES AND MODELS. TO WORK WITH CITY OF DAYTON FOR RESTORATION AND USE OF ORIGINAL WRIGHT FACTORY SITE AS MUSEUM. ALSO TAKING A LEADING ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC AREA PROGRAM PLANNING AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING FUNDING FEASIBILITY STUDIES TOWARD GROWTH THAT MAKES MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDING. TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORIC AND SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES FOR THE DAYTON AREA. INCLUDES SUPPORT OF ACHIVAL INFORMATION HELD AT A NEARBY UNIVERSITY. TO PRESERVE THE WRIGHT BROTHERS HOME AND ARTIFACTS WHILE MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR EDUCATIONAL TOURS. TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORIC AND SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES FOR THE DAYTON AREA. TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE CONNECTION TO OTHER LOCAL SITES SUCH AS HUFFMAN PRAIRIE AIR TESTING GROUNDS, AIRCRAFT FACTORIES, LABS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS OF THEIR TIME THAT ARE SUCH A LARGE PART OF DAYTON AREA AND NATIONAL HERITAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mackensie Wittmer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $88,316 |
Ted Prasse President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Col Susan Richardson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lt Gen Cd Moore Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Michael L Heil Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Vince Russo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $334,602 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $529,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $863,607 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $32 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $880,670 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $88,316 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,624 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $77,455 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,478 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $30,091 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $336,964 |
Total functional expenses | $858,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $739,028 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $326,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $205,670 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $400 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,672 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $538,168 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,810,938 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,846 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $133,846 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,677,092 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,810,938 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $72,421.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Dayton Foundation Plus Inc Dayton, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED AND VARIOUS PROJECTS | $65,000 |
Dayton Foundation Depository Dayton, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS | $7,421 |
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