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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

Science & Technology Newbury Park, CA EIN 953794189 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About 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

Headquarters
Newbury Park, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U32Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U32Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 55%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($9,942)
100% to programs beats the peer average (55%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American 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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Annual revenue
Under $10K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BR
Brian Kebely
CFO-Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Alex N••••
Board Member
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Brian K•••••
CFO & Director
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Dana D•••••
President
DA
David M••••
Board Member
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John G••••••••
Board Member
RI
Rick D••••••••
Vice President
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Aeronautical Foundation This page 60 $9,807 100%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.