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EIN 33-0345440

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation operates the Marine Corps Aviation Museum with the support of the foundation. The museum houses 48 historical marine corps aircraft, most of which are displayed for free to the general public.
Total revenues
$1,746,651
2023
Total expenses
$1,398,592
2023
Total assets
$7,909,104
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

The Foundation supports the Flying Leatherneck aviation museum which has 48 marine corps aircraft of a Historical nature. Most aircraft are on display to the general public at no charge.

Grants made by Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of San Diego (USD)To Support Education Program$10,000

Who funds Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$200,000
Timothy T Day FoundationSocial Services$100,000
Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA)Museum Operations$100,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,431,950
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$151,089
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$18,266
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$145,346
Total revenues$1,746,651

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Data update history
February 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 15, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Meyer Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Timothy T Day Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9400 Activity Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
flyingleathernecks.org/ 
Phone
(877) 359-8762
IRS details
EIN
33-0345440
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History 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
077270
FTB Entity ID
1464471
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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