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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0547242

MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77061

Financials

$252K$240K2023$162K$242K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$161,993$241,721-$79,728$9,822,329$4,065$9,818,264
December 31, 2023990$252,044$240,436$11,608$9,902,185$4,193$9,897,992
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,518
Program service revenue
$69,475
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,950
Occupancy
$144,875
Depreciation
$2,088
Program services (functional)
$199,975
Management and general (functional)
$41,746

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,902,185
Total assets, end of year
$9,822,329
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,065
Net assets, end of year
$9,818,264
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,795
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,818,264
Gross receipts
$161,993
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
DE

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
TRENT RICKETTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
BILL GIFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
RICHARD SHARPE JrOFFICER
Officer
16$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL GIFFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
TRENT RICKETTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
RICHARD SHARPE JrOFFICER
Officer
16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7555 IPSWICH RD, HOUSTON, TX 77061-4702
In care of
% RICHARD SHARPE JR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD SHARPE Jr, 5205 W ORANGE ST, Pearland, TX 775813213
Signed the 990
RICHARD SHARPE JR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(713) 649-7777
Return prepared by
RUTH FLORES

Mission

PROVIDE A MUSEUM OF VINTAGE AIRCRAFTS BOATS AND EXHIBITS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE STATIC DISPLAY OF VINTAGE AIRCRAFTS, HELICOPTERS, BOATS AND RELATED PARTS AND EXHIBITS OF PAST WARS FO VIEW TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THE LONE STAR MUSEUM IN GAVLESTON, TEXAS. NO REVENUES ARE COLLECTED.
    Expenses $126,002
  • PROVIDE RENTAL SPACE FOR DISPLAY OF VINTAGE AIRCRAFTS AND EXHIBITS
    Expenses $42,472 · revenue $39,475
  • STATIC DISPLAY OF PLANES AT WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW. APPROXIMATELY 150,000 WERE IN ATTENDANCE (ESTIMATED).
    Expenses $31,501 · revenue $30,000

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
81-0547242
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,822,329
Income (IRS master file)
$161,993

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$161,993$241,721$9,822,329IRS
990December 2023$252,044$240,436$9,902,185XML
990December 2022$465,096$148,648$9,886,433IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 81-0547242).

Questions about MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED is 81-0547242.
Is MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED 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 MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED 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 MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED 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 MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD SHARPE Jr.
Who are the officers and directors of MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $161,993, expenses of $241,721 and total assets of $9,822,329 at year end.

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