Nonprofit · EIN 46-2535717
WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · BRIGHTON, MI 48116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $280,167 | $164,273 | $115,894 | $913,531 | $13,439 | $900,092 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $140,067 | $139,963 | $104 | $808,573 | $24,375 | $784,198 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $154,634 | $132,205 | $22,429 | $814,021 | $29,927 | $784,094 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $251,417
- Membership dues
- $5,585
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,250
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,250
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$301
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23,586
- Other revenue
- $27,500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,063
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $63,581
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $829
- Occupancy
- $18,345
- Travel
- $2,723
- Depreciation
- $30,041
- Program services (functional)
- $146,107
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,166
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $808,573
- Total assets, end of year
- $913,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,439
- Net assets, end of year
- $900,092
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $95,659
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,627
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $899,092
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,000
- Gross receipts
- $289,295
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mihalek | President Officer | 40 | $59,000 |
| Allen Tucker | Board Chairman Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gordon Steele | Board Vice-Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Lewis | Board Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leah Kurcharek | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Shallman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ron Asman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Trick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sean Farrelly | Vice-President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mihalek | President Officer | 40 | $55,688 |
| Allen Tucker | Board Chairman Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gordon Steele | Board Vice-Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Lewis | Board Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leah Kurcharek | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Shallman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ron Asman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Trick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sean Farrelly | Vice-President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mihalek | President Officer | 40 | $50,058 |
| Allen Tucker | Board Chairman Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gordon Steele | Board Vice-Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lance Lewis | Board Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leah Kurcharek | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Shallman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ron Asman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Trick | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sean Farrelly | Vice-President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 345, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-0345
- In care of
- % ALLEN TUCKER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Allen Tucker, 57751 PONTIAC TRAIL, BUILDING 2, NEW HUDSON, MI 48165
- Signed the 990
- Allen Tucker, Board Chair & Acting Treasurer
- Phone
- (313) 320-0638
- Website
- www.warbirdsofglory.org
Mission
The Warbirds of Glory Museum was formed to restore and fly period aircraft and offering a unique educational opportunity to understand the Second World War experience while mentoring youth in mechanical skills aircraft restoration and American values.
Program accomplishments
- Restoration - Continued work on the bomb bay fuselage spars and other parts of the center section of the aircraft. Also began restoration of a 1946 tug. Lastly accepted and installed new CNC machine which vastly increasing our inhouse manufacturing capabilities plus offers additional educational opportunities for our students.Expenses $65,748 · revenue $113,138
- Student Apprenticeship Program - Continued to mentor students while adding to their numbers plus educational opportunities.Expenses $65,748 · revenue $113,138
- Guardians of History - greatly expanded the number of artifacts for the Jim Trick Hall while increasing the number of appearances at outside events and airshows.Expenses $14,611 · revenue $25,141
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2535717
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A54)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $913,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $280,167 | $164,273 | $913,531 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $140,067 | $139,963 | $808,573 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $154,634 | $132,205 | $814,021 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $552,932 | $127,010 | $797,367 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-2535717).
Questions about WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM is 46-2535717.
- Is WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WARBIRDS OF GLORY 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 WARBIRDS OF GLORY 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 WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Allen Tucker.
- Who are the officers and directors of WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,000 (Patrick Mihalek, President).
- How much revenue does WARBIRDS OF GLORY MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $280,167, expenses of $164,273 and total assets of $913,531 at year end.
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