American Aeronautical Foundation
To collect, restore, maintain, operate and display, for the benefit of the general public, vintage aircraft that are representative of the develoment of avaiation as a major industry
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To collect, restore, maintain, operate and display, for the benefit of the general public, vintage aircraft that are representative of the develoment of avaiation as a major industry
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To collect, restore, maintain, operate and display, for the benefit of the general public, vintage aircraft that are representative of the develoment of avaiation as a major industry
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Aeronautical Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Newbury Park, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 953794189. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $10K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Aeronautical Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
American Aeronautical Foundation is located in Newbury Park, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, American Aeronautical Foundation has $10K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Aeronautical Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $10K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Aeronautical 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.
American Aeronautical Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the American Aeronautical Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To collect, restore, maintain, operate and display, for the benefit of the general public, vintage aircraft that are representative of the develoment of avaiation as a major industry American Aeronautical Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: American Aeronautical Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $10K is below the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to American Aeronautical Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Aeronautical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953794189, 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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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AMERICAN AERONAUTICAL FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about American Aeronautical Foundation
- What is American Aeronautical Foundation?
- American Aeronautical Foundation is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Newbury Park, United States. To collect, restore, maintain, operate and display, for the benefit of the general public, vintage aircraft that are representative of the develoment of avaiation as a major industry
- Who leads American Aeronautical Foundation?
- Brian Kebely serves as CFO-Director.
- Where is American Aeronautical Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Newbury Park, United States.
- What is American Aeronautical Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under $10K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Aeronautical Foundation trustworthy?
- American Aeronautical Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial 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 American Aeronautical Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953794189.