Program areas at Air Zoo
The Air Zoo is a nationally acclaimed, smithsonian-affiliated, aerospace and science Museum boasting a renowned collection of over 100 rare and historically significant aircraft, and more than 100,000 unique artifacts, displays and exhibits showcasing History, science, and technology. The Air Zoo stands apart from similar museums and learning centers of its kind, with a keen focus on hands-on learning and engaging educational programs. Our facilities include multiple classrooms for interactive lessons, an updated theater, state of The art flight simulators, and an exciting indoor amusement park. The Museum's growing collection of permanent exhibits highlight The diverse contributions from men and women of aerospace History. The Air Zoo is also a national leader in long-term lost or damaged historical aircraft restoration. Through our active and innovative restoration process, our guests are able to witness and even participate in The rebuilding of planes long destroyed or lost. With our strong focus on education, The Air Zoo is a unique resource for organizations, students and teachers in our community. Through a focused education department, The Air Zoo provides countless educational programs and camps.
Who funds Air Zoo
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Air Zoo
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Troy A Thrash | Treasurer / President and Chief Executive Officer | $191,357 | 2022-12-31 |
David Ullrey | Director of Finance | $25,445 | 2022-12-31 |
Mary Lawrence | Director of Talent and Finance / Director of Talent / Director of Finance | $64,152 | 2022-12-31 |
Jerry Culp | Chairperson | $0 | 2023-11-14 |
Cliff Mulder | Treasurer / Trustee | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Air Zoo
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,861,450 | $4,395,536 | -12.2% |
Program services | $1,426,143 | $878,858 | 62.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $6,169 | $338 | 1725.1% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $37,588 | $15,674 | 139.8% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $-11,858 | $-9,329 | -27.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $329,893 | $162,419 | 103.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $18,870 | $8,189 | 130.4% |
Total revenues | $5,668,255 | $5,451,685 | 4% |
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Data update history
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 6151 Portage Rd
- Portage, MI 49002
- Metro area
- Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- County
- Kalamazoo County, MI
- Website URL
- airzoo.org/Â
- Phone
- (269) 382-6555
IRS details
- EIN
- 38-2144402
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A50: Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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