Planes of Fame Air Museum
It is the mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.
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Planes of Fame Air Museum is a arts culture organization based in CHINO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 956092771.
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Mission
It is the mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Planes of Fame Air Museum has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1957, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlanes of Fame Air Museum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chino, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 956092771. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Planes of Fame Air Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 956092771. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Planes of Fame Air Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Planes of Fame Air Museum is located in Chino, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Planes of Fame Air Museum has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Planes of Fame Air Museum is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Planes of Fame Air Museum. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Planes of Fame Air Museum holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Planes of Fame Air Museum is a arts culture organization based in CHINO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 956092771. Planes of Fame Air Museum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Planes of Fame Air Museum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Planes of Fame Air Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956092771, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Planes of Fame Air Museum
- What is Planes of Fame Air Museum?
- Planes of Fame Air Museum is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chino, United States. Planes of Fame Air Museum is a arts culture organization based in CHINO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 956092771.
- When was Planes of Fame Air Museum founded?
- Planes of Fame Air Museum was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Planes of Fame Air Museum?
- Tom Nightingale serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Planes of Fame Air Museum located?
- Headquartered in Chino, CA, United States.
- What is Planes of Fame Air Museum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Planes of Fame Air Museum trustworthy?
- Planes of Fame Air Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Planes of Fame Air Museum's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 956092771.
- What is Planes of Fame Air Museum's website?
- http://www.planesoffame.org