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EIN 94-2674852

Castle Air Museum Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Atwater
State
California
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The Castle Air Museum Foundation preserves historical aviation equipment and educates the public on the role aviation played in keeping America free. They maintain a collection of aviation equipment for display and educational purposes, which is open to the public in Atwater, CA. The foundation's mission is to educate the public on the history of aviation and its contributions to American freedom.
Total revenues
$1,214,032
2023
Total expenses
$933,817
2023
Total assets
$2,020,738
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Castle Air Museum Foundation

Collection and maintenance of aviation equipment for display and educational purposes.
Collection and maintenance of aviation equipment for display and educational

Who funds Castle Air Museum Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,300
DAFgiving360Arts, Culture & Humanities$7,750
Haus Family FoundationDonation$100

Financials for Castle Air Museum Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$626,316
Program services$448,445
Investment income and dividends$17,944
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$83,539
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$185
Net income from fundraising events$37,603
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,214,032

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Data update history
January 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Ruettgers Family Charitable Foundation
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5050 Santa Fe Dr
Atwater, CA 95301
Metro area
Merced, CA
County
Merced County, CA
Website URL
castleairmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(209) 723-2178
IRS details
EIN
94-2674852
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
040359
FTB Entity ID
0977282
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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