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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2901557

GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · BETHEL, PA 19507

Financials

$303K$106K2023$130K$102K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$129,539$102,490$27,049$1,321,746$660$1,321,086
December 31, 2023990$303,332$106,051$197,281$1,294,826$789$1,294,037
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$95,803
Membership dues
$12,220
Program service revenue
$39,179
Investment income
-$24,553
Net rental income
$1,475
Net gain from sales of assets
-$24,565
Net income from fundraising events
$14,472
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,144
Other revenue
$19,110

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,600
Occupancy
$24,273
Travel
$639
Depreciation
$7,778
Program services (functional)
$78,986
Management and general (functional)
$21,114
Fundraising (functional)
$2,390

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,294,826
Total assets, end of year
$1,321,746
Total liabilities, end of year
$660
Net assets, end of year
$1,321,086
Land, buildings and equipment
$110,914
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,321,086
Gross receipts
$166,344
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
PA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul D Dougherty JrChairman/President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Caroline D DoughertyDirector/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Gerry WildDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael CilursoDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael O'NealDirector/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul D Dougherty JrChairman/President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Caroline D DoughertyDirector/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Gerry WildDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael CilursoDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael O'NealDirector/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
371 AIRPORT RD, BETHEL, PA 19507-9692
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Paul D Dougherty Jr, 371 Airport Road, Bethel, PA 19507
Signed the 990
Paul D Dougherty Jr, Chairman/President
Phone
(717) 933-9566
Return prepared by
GOOD FIRESTONE & REMLINGER

Mission

The mission of the Golden Age Air Museum is to entertain visitors and educate them about the early days of aviation, through its special events and daily operations. The museum offers the chance to explore the past, come and learn how the early aviators flew, what they flew and learn the lost art of early aircraft construction.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Antique aircraft restoration to educate the visiting public on techniques used in building aircraft in the 1920s and 1930s.
    Expenses $42,050 · revenue $13,294
  • Antique aircraft shows and other flying events where the visiting public may enjoy the sight and sound of early aviation.
    Expenses $18,923 · revenue $23,576
  • Museum where the visiting public can view full size operational aircraft and automobiles, as well as a display of artifacts from the Golden Age.
    Expenses $18,013 · revenue $5,453

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, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2901557
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,362,828
Income (IRS master file)
$137,613

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$129,539$102,490$1,321,746XML
990December 2023$303,332$106,051$1,294,826XML
990December 2022$156,412$82,485$1,142,898IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 23-2901557).

Questions about GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM

What is the EIN of GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM is 23-2901557.
Is GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM 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 GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM 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 GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Paul D Dougherty Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $129,539, expenses of $102,490 and total assets of $1,321,746 at year end.

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