Nonprofit · EIN 59-2653271
PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $193,634 | $201,765 | -$8,131 | $255,889 | $9 | $255,880 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $153,716 | $244,236 | -$90,520 | $264,020 | $9 | $264,011 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $99,011 | $205,477 | -$106,466 | $354,830 | $299 | $354,531 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $177,610
- Program service revenue
- $15,956
- Investment income
- $68
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,644
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,644
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $22,561
- Printing, publications and postage
- $21,077
- Other expenses
- $120,483
- Program services (functional)
- $125,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $264,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $255,889
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9
- Net assets, end of year
- $255,880
- Cash, savings and investments
- $255,889
- Gross receipts
- $193,634
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Miller | Director | 16 | $15,477 |
| Antoinette Hessler | Treasurer | 8 | $11,667 |
| Ruth Maron | Director | 5 | $7,500 |
| Adam Aron | President | 5 | $0 |
| Edward S Trippe | Chairman | 6 | $0 |
| Lilian A Walby | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Marasco | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Carver Laster | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John H Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles W Trippe Jr | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Miller | Director | 18 | $26,622 |
| Antoinette Hessler | Treasurer | 5 | $8,825 |
| Ruth Maron | Director | 4 | $7,200 |
| Linda Freire | President | 5 | $0 |
| Edward S Trippe | Chairman | 4 | $0 |
| Lilian A Walby | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Marasco | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Carver Laster | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Aron | President | 5 | $0 |
| John H Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles W Trippe Jr | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Miller | Director | 30 | $17,964 |
| Ruth Maron | Director | 6 | $6,000 |
| Linda Freire | President | 3 | $0 |
| Edward S Trippe | Chairman | 8 | $0 |
| Lilian A Walby | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Marasco | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Carver Laster | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Aron | President | 7 | $0 |
| John H Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Lindell | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Charles W Trippe Jr | Director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5920 HORSEMANS CANYON DR APT 6A, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-3920
- In care of
- % MARIE LINDELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Antoinette Hessler, Treasurer
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 59-2653271 or by the name PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To collect preserve arrange for presentation availability of any and all records memorabilia artifacts and other items of historical interest relating to the history of Pan American World Airways and its predecessor and affiliated companies in order to preserve and promote Pan Am legacy.
Program accomplishments
- The Foundation engages in digital preservation of historic motion pictures of the airline industry and makes them available to others producing documentaries. In addition the Foundation has embarked on a program of archival preservation. A collection of films has been acquired and the Foundation is engaging film archivists and researchers to identify those of historic significance with a goal of cataloging and transferring to high end digital videos.Expenses $31,468 · grants $37,970
- The Foundation continues to expand its website www.panam. org to include more social media presence and enables the Foundation to reach a far broader audience than current Foundation membership and promotes historic legacy and heritage of the airline.Expenses $17,374
- The Foundation donates a portion of the digitized film collection during 1920s to 1980s to the San Francisco International Museum to make such films available for public access viewing at the SFO Airport MuseumExpenses $54,637 · grants $69,880
- The Foundation produces an annual calendar featuring historic Pan Am pictures and anniversary dates for the benefit of the membership as well as a wider audience in furtherance of its mission to preserve and promote the airlines heritage and activities.Expenses $13,360
- The Foundation issues a newsletter three to four times annually to update members on projects events exhibits and social media presence. It includes news photos and achievements of other members.Expenses $9,035
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2653271
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $255,889
- Income (IRS master file)
- $193,634
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $193,634 | $201,765 | $255,889 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $153,716 | $244,236 | $264,020 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $99,011 | $205,477 | $354,830 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $253,480 | $126,855 | $471,065 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 59-2653271).
Questions about PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC is 59-2653271.
- Is PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC 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 PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC 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 PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,477 (Douglas Miller, Director).
- How much revenue does PAN AM HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $193,634, expenses of $201,765 and total assets of $255,889 at year end.
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