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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4930575

VAW VRC

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92131

Financials

$182K$142K2023$159K$108K2024$156K$142K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VAW VRC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$155,750$141,732$14,018$302,919–$302,919
December 31, 2024990-EZ$158,651$108,366$50,285$288,901–$288,901
December 31, 2023990-EZ$181,774$142,391$39,383$238,616–$238,616
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,384
Program service revenue
$67,752
Investment income
$19,907
Other revenue
$707

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$1,012
Other expenses
$140,720
Program services (functional)
$132,308

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$288,901
Total assets, end of year
$302,919
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$302,919
Cash, savings and investments
$297,919
Gross receipts
$155,750

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Randy BannisterPresident15$0$2
Terry MageeChairman of the Board6$0$0
Lee LillyVice President6$0$0
Phil PritulskyChief Financial Office6$0$0
Molly OberstTreasurer10$0$0
Paul GrossgoldSecretary6$0$0
Dave ButtramDirector6$0$0
Ed RosequistDirector6$0$0
Vern HuberDirector6$0$0
Herm ShelanskiDirector6$0$0
Conor McLemoreDirector6$0$0
Dave DoughertyDirector6$0$0
Ken BorchekDirector6$0$0
Thomas WhiteheadDirector6$0$0
Thomas NeilDirector6$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hal BernsenDirector6$0
Pam OrtizDirector6$0
Will DosselDirector6$0
Baron AsherDirector6$0
Mike SkellyDirector6$0
Tim SlenzDirector6$0
Joe McNamaraDirector6$0
Steve SquiresDirector6$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Randy BannisterPresident15$0
Terry MageeChairman of the Board6$0
Lee LillyVice President6$0
Phil PritulskyChief Financial Office6$0
Molly OberstTreasurer6$0
Paul GrossgoldSecretary6$0
Dave ButtramDirector6$0
Ed RosequistDirector6$0
Vern HuberDirector6$0
Herm ShelanskiDirector6$0
Conor McLemoreDirector6$0
Dave DoughertyDirector6$0
Ken BorchekDirector6$0
Thomas WhiteheadDirector6$0
Thomas NeilDirector6$0
Hal BernsenDirector6$0
Pam OrtizDirector6$0
Will DosselDirector6$0
Baron AsherDirector6$0
Mike SkellyDirector6$0
Tim SlenzDirector6$0
Joe McNamaraDirector6$0
Steve SquiresDirector6$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Randy BannisterPresident15$0
Terry MageeChairman of the Board6$0
Lee LillyVice President6$0
Phil PritulskyChief Financial Office6$0
Molly OberstTreasurer6$0
Paul GrossgoldSecretary6$0
Pence ParsonsDirector6$0
Ed RosequistDirector6$0
Vern HuberDirector6$0
Herm ShelanskiDirector6$0
Art MoreauDirector6$0
Dave DoughertyDirector6$0
Ken BorchekDirector6$0
Thomas WhiteheadDirector6$0
Thomas NeilDirector6$0
Hal BernsenDirector6$0
Pam OrtizDirector6$0
Will DosselDirector6$0
Baron AsherDirector6$0
Mike SkellyDirector6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9696 BUSINESSPARK AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92131-1643
In care of
% MOLLY OBERST
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
9696 BUSINESS PARK, SAN DIEGO CA 92131
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Robert Forsyth, 343 E Lexington Ave Suite 105, El Cajon CA 92020
Signed the 990-EZ
MOLLY OBERST, TREASURER

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-4930575 or by the name VAW VRC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To establish and operate an Aviation Museum which will display pictures replicas and stories showing the history of aviation for the VAW VRC community and to foster the image and reputation of that Naval aviation community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Coordinate the VAW VRC VUQ East and West Coast Balls for active duty squadrons
    Expenses $91,664
  • Coordinate biannual reunion of VAW VRC VUQ community members
    Expenses $19,044
  • Attend annual Tailhook convention to promote VAW VRC VUQ community and its legacy
    Expenses $13,983
  • Promotional costs and Sponsorship of community events
    Expenses $6,478
  • Maintain and update displays and education materials in USS Midway Museum
    Expenses $1,139

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for VAW VRC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-4930575
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$302,919
Income (IRS master file)
$155,750

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$155,750$141,732$302,919XML
990-EZDecember 2024$158,651$108,366$288,901XML
990-EZDecember 2023$181,774$142,391$238,616XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Robert Forsyth
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4930575).

Questions about VAW VRC

What is the EIN of VAW VRC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VAW VRC is 20-4930575.
Is VAW VRC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to VAW VRC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VAW VRC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VAW VRC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VAW VRC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VAW VRC?
The 990-N for 2016 names Robert Forsyth.
Who are the officers and directors of VAW VRC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VAW VRC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,750, expenses of $141,732 and total assets of $302,919 at year end.

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