EIN 38-2144402

Air Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
122
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Ignite curiosity, celebrate innovation, and connect hisotry and science through past, present, and future dreams of flight. Operation of an Aviation History Museum: preserving The legacy of flight for present and future generations. Preserving The legacy of flight for present and future generations.
Also known as...
The Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum
Total revenues
$5,668,255
2022
Total expenses
$5,897,592
2022
Total assets
$18,548,506
2022
Num. employees
122
2022

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Air Zoo Legacy FoundationTo Support the Organization's Charitable and Educational Activities.$3,620,291
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation2022 Grant for Intellipak Chiller$50,000
Preston S and Barbara J Parish FoundationGeneral$50,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Air Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Troy A ThrashTreasurer / President and Chief Executive Officer$191,357
David UllreyDirector of Finance$25,445
Mary LawrenceDirector of Talent and Finance / Director of Talent / Director of Finance$64,152
Jerry CulpChairperson$0
Cliff MulderTreasurer / Trustee$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Air Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,861,450
Program services$1,426,143
Investment income and dividends$6,169
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$37,588
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-11,858
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$329,893
Miscellaneous revenues$18,870
Total revenues$5,668,255

Form 990s for Air Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
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
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $3,620,291 from Air Zoo Legacy Foundation
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/ 
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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