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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2830417

AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TOPEKA, KS 66619

Financials

$246K$248K2023$265K$246K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$264,817$245,757$19,060$1,541,714$72,761$1,468,953
December 31, 2023990$245,761$248,383-$2,622$1,543,402$93,509$1,449,893
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$41,035
Investment income
$17
Other revenue
$223,765

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$176,593
Fundraising (functional)
$69,164

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,543,402
Total assets, end of year
$1,541,714
Total liabilities, end of year
$72,761
Net assets, end of year
$1,468,953
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,482,627
Gross receipts
$264,817
Employees
0

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
MATT ALDRINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TAYLOR OLIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BROOKS PETTITVP-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERT RICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAN SNIDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT ALDRINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TAYLOR OLIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BROOKS PETTITVP-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERT RICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAN SNIDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6930 SE ROSS ST, TOPEKA, KS 66619-1364
In care of
% ROBERT H RICE IV
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT RICE, 2630 SE BENNETT DR, TOPEKA, KS 66605
Signed the 990
ROBERT RICE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(785) 840-7759
Return prepared by
KNUDTSON & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

AQUIRE, MAINTAIN & EXHIBIT MILITARY AIRCRAFT

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TOURED THE UNITED STATES IN VINTAGE AIRCRAFT EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS TO THEIR HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. SERVICES PROVIDED BY MEMBERS.
    Expenses $176,593 · revenue $41,035
  • MAINTAINED AND CONSULTED ON THE OPERATION OF VINTAGE MILITARY AIRCRAFT INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION AND ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE A POOL OF QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS AND OPERATORS IN SAME. SERVICES PROVIDED BY MEMBERS. EXPENSES INCLUDED IN (A).
  • INVESTIGATE AND ACQUIRED VARIOUS ITEMS OF VINTAGE MILITARY AVIATION MEMORABILIA FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SERVICES PROVEDED BY MEMBERS. EXPENSES INCLUDED IN (A).
  • AQUIRE, RESTORE AND MAINTAIN VINTAGE MILITARY AC-47 AIRCRAFT. SERVICES PROVIDED BY MEMBERS. EXPENSES INCLUDED IN (A).

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2830417
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,541,714
Income (IRS master file)
$264,817

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2016
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2016
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2016

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$264,817$245,757$1,541,714XML
990December 2023$245,761$248,383$1,543,402XML
990December 2022$342,503$263,540$1,544,639IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 74-2830417).

Questions about AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC is 74-2830417.
Is AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
Are donations to AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM 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 AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC 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 AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT RICE.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $264,817, expenses of $245,757 and total assets of $1,541,714 at year end.

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