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Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation

THE FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND HONORS THE LEGACY OF THE USS HORNET, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, AND ITS ROLE IN NAVAL AVIATION, THE DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY, THE APOLLO …

Arts & Culture Alameda, CA EIN 943226801 · IRS Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Alameda, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A540
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

The foundation preserves and honors the legacy of the uss hornet, a national historic landmark, and its role in naval aviation, the defense of our country, the apollo programs, and exploration of space. The uss hornet connects the greatest generation of americans with future generations, educating and inspiring them to meet the challenges they will face in the days to come.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A540
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
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Common questions

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Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Alameda, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 943226801. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $892K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is located in Alameda, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 707 W Hornet Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation has $892K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $892K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The foundation preserves and honors the legacy of the uss hornet, a national historic landmark, and its role in naval aviation, the defense of our country, the apollo programs, and exploration of space. The uss hornet connects the greatest generation of americans with future generations, educating and inspiring them to meet the challenges they will face in the days to come. Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $892K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943226801, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

TI
Tim Lutz
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anudeep B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bob B••••
BOARD MEMBER
CE
Cecilia G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christine J••••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GA
Gary M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
IS
Isy A•••••••
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
JO
Jon Y•••
BOARD MEMBER
KU
Kurt L••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laura F•••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
MA
Mark E•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Maureen V••••
BOARD VICE-CHAIR
RA
Ray F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sam L•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
SU
Sue R•••••••
BOARD SECRETARY
TI
Tim L•••
BOARD TREASURER
WH
Whitney H•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation This page 73 $891,727 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
70%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation

What is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation?
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Alameda, United States. The foundation preserves and honors the legacy of the uss hornet, a national historic landmark, and its role in naval aviation, the defense of our country, the apollo programs, and exploration of space. The uss hornet connects the greatest generation of americans with future generations, educating and inspiring them to meet the challenges they will face in the days to come.
When was Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation founded?
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation was founded in 1995.
Who leads Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation?
Tim Lutz serves as TREASURER.
Where is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation located?
Headquartered in Alameda, United States.
What is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation trustworthy?
Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943226801.
What is Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation's website?
https://www.uss-hornet.org