Nonprofit · EIN 56-1769105
SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,868,793 | $2,892,646 | $1,976,147 | $27,850,829 | $4,256,019 | $23,594,810 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,086,970 | $2,669,018 | $417,952 | $25,355,405 | $3,736,742 | $21,618,663 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,510,185 | $2,933,706 | $14,576,479 | $25,323,507 | $4,122,796 | $21,200,711 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,899,806
- Program service revenue
- $1,652,583
- Investment income
- -$1,604
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,604
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $181,836
- Other revenue
- $318,008
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,677
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,220,259
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,570,311
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,373
- Depreciation
- $75,514
- Program services (functional)
- $1,546,757
- Management and general (functional)
- $807,504
- Fundraising (functional)
- $538,385
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,355,405
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,850,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,256,019
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,594,810
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,050,700
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,651,098
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,943,712
- Gross receipts
- $5,072,503
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 129
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Saucier | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $132,532 | $7,145 |
| Grant Hundley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Roddey Dowdlll | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Mears | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Valasquez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cody Keith | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Oken | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Weisiger Cornelson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Sherrill | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Miller | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Mickle | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jubal Early | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shilpa Banerjee | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Daniels | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Gary Slaughter | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Rhyne | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Saucier | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $113,179 | $7,262 |
| Greg Boulanger | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roddey Dowd | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Siegel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Valasquez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Potter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Oken | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Weisiger Cornelson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Sherrill | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Miller | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Mickle | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jubal Early | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shilpa Banerjee | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Daniels | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Slaughter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Saucier | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $106,553 | $7,200 |
| Greg Boulanger | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Carney | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Siegel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Valasquez | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Potter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Oken | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Rainey | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Mickle | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Edmiston | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4108 MINUTEMAN WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208-6891
- In care of
- % FLOYD S WILSON
- Signed the 990
- Stephanie Hathaway, Current President
- Phone
- (704) 997-3770
- Website
- www.sullenbergeraviation.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
- Inspire present and future generations of aerospace and STEM innovators;- Educate on the impact of aviation and aerospace in our lives, culture, and economy;- Elevate diversity in STEM and aerospace to catalyze economic mobility
Program accomplishments
- The Museum has developed a new and now operating facility that celebrates innovation and American ingenuity that led to the emergence of today's aviation and aerospace industry. And in doing so, it is providing community programming to excite the next generation through its mission to INSPIRE, EDUCATE and ELEVATE future generations of innovators with diverse and equitable access to STEM career pathways to address economic mobility. Through the development of the new facility, the Museum has expanded its mission for greater community impact, is completing a capital campaign, and concluding a capital development project in partnership with CLT Airport. The vision of the new Museum facility connects the history of aviation and aerospace to the advancement trends in innovation and aviation/aerospace technologies that inspire people, educate the next generation, and connect students to the ever-increasing career opportunities in STEM. With state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and STEM programs, the new facility is a high-profile cultural tourism attraction and statewide STEM education resource. It promotes aviation's impactful stories highlighting the innovations that shaped our NC heritage of 'First in Flight, and partners with statewide industry to provide educational experiences to drive the development of the STEM aviation/aerospace industry sector by expanding the STEM career pipeline.Expenses $1,546,757
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1769105
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A72Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,850,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,072,503
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,868,793 | $2,892,646 | $27,850,829 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,086,970 | $2,669,018 | $25,355,405 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,510,185 | $2,933,706 | $25,323,507 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,464,854 | $760,458 | $6,687,873 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1769105).
Questions about SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM is 56-1769105.
- Is SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SULLENBERGER AVIATION 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 SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,532 (Stephen Saucier, President).
- How much revenue does SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,868,793, expenses of $2,892,646 and total assets of $27,850,829 at year end.
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