Bafb Cold War Museum is located in Blytheville, AR. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bafb Cold War Museum 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, Bafb Cold War Museum generated $725.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $177.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT, INSPIRED BY THE SETTING OF A RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE BASE, SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COLD WAR--A UNIQUE SUPERPOWER RIVALRY THAT PREVAILED BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SOVIET UNION FROM THE END OF WORLD WAR II UNTIL THE COLLAPSE OF THE U.S.S.R.--EXPLORING IT S MILITARY STRATEGY, ITS IMPACT ON THE COUNTRY AND ITS EFFECT ON WORLD RELATIONS. AS A DESTINATION FOR THE REGION, THE NATION AND THE WORLD, THE MUSEUM EXPANDS UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE PRESENTATION OF FACTS, CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCES AND TOURS OF ORIGINAL U.S. AIR FORCE FACILITIES. THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM, LOCATED ON EAKER AIR FORCE BASE, WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ARKANSAS THAT WILL PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE AND AUTHORITATIVE EXPERIENCE IN INFORMING, INTERPRETING AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE COLD WAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT, INSPIRED BY THE SETTING OF A RETIRED US.S. AIR FORCE BASE, SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COLD WAR--A UNIQUE SUPERPOWER RIVALRY THAT PREVAILED BETWEEN THE US. AND SOVIET UNION FROM THE END OF WORLD WAR II UNTIL THE COLLAPSE OF THE U.S.S.R.--EXPLORING ITS MILITARY STATEGY, ITS IMPACT ON THE COUNTRY AND ITS EFFECT ON WORLD RELATIONS. AS A DESTINATION FOR THE REGION, THE NATION AND THE WORLD, THE MUSEUM EXPANDS UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE PRESENTATION OF FACTS, CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCXES AND TOURS OF ORIGINAL U.S. AIR FORCE FACILITIES.
THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A MAJOR TOURIST ATRACTION IN ARKANSAS THAT WILL PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE AND AUTHORITATIVE EXPERIENCE IN INFORMING, INTERPRETING AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE COLD WAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barrett Harrison Vice-Chairma | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Mary Gay Shipley Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Elizabeth Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Michael Jacques Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $510,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,141 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $570,141 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $155,144 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $725,285 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $156,167 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $658 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,948 |
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 | $14,675 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $177,229 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $660,656 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,800 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $276,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $953,531 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $953,531 |
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 | $953,531 |
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