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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4267639

BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM

Also known as BAFB NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315

Financials

$1.1M$481K2023$741K$555K2024$471K$964K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$470,615$963,809-$493,194$3,569,515$1,511$3,568,004
December 31, 2024990$740,563$555,413$185,150$4,062,354$1,156$4,061,198
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,053,124$480,601$572,523$3,877,033$985$3,876,048
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$281,419
of which government grants
$55,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$87,400
Net income from fundraising events
$87,199
Other revenue
$101,796

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$67,785
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$70,625
Professional fundraising fees
$266,513
Legal fees
$4,067
Accounting fees
$5,290
Occupancy
$49,639
Travel
$50,662
Depreciation
$51,065
Program services (functional)
$51,065
Management and general (functional)
$646,231
Fundraising (functional)
$266,513

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,062,354
Total assets, end of year
$3,569,515
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,511
Net assets, end of year
$3,568,004
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,151,605
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,568,004
Gross receipts
$719,207
Employees
3
Year formed
2019

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRETT HARRISONVICE-CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL JACQUESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRISTIAN F OSTERMANN PHDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY GAY SHIPLEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRETT HARRISONVICE-CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL JACQUESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY GAY SHIPLEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRETT HARRISONVICE-CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL JACQUESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARY GAY SHIPLEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4701 MEMORIAL DR, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315-5791
In care of
% MARY GAY SHIPLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELIZABETH SMITH, P O BOX 485, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Signed the 990
MICHAEL JACQUES, TREASURER
Phone
(870) 532-2100
Return prepared by
THOMAS SPEIGHT & NOBLE CPA'S

Mission

THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT, INSPIRED BY THE SETTING OF A RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE BASE, SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COLD WAR--A UNIQUE SUPERPOWER RIVALRY THAT PREVAILED BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SOVIET UNION FROM THE END OF WORLD WAR II UNTIL THE COLLAPSE OF THE U.S.S.R.--EXPLORING IT S MILITARY STRATEGY, ITS IMPACT ON THE COUNTRY AND ITS EFFECT ON WORLD RELATIONS. AS A DESTINATION FOR THE REGION, THE NATION AND THE WORLD, THE MUSEUM EXPANDS UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE PRESENTATION OF FACTS, CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCES AND TOURS OF ORIGINAL U.S. AIR FORCE FACILITIES. THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM, LOCATED ON EAKER AIR FORCE BASE, WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION IN ARKANSAS THAT WILL PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE AND AUTHORITATIVE EXPERIENCE IN INFORMING, INTERPRETING AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE COLD WAR.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT, INSPIRED BY THE SETTING OF A RETIRED US.S. AIR FORCE BASE, SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COLD WAR--A UNIQUE SUPERPOWER RIVALRY THAT PREVAILED BETWEEN THE US. AND SOVIET UNION FROM THE END OF WORLD WAR II UNTIL THE COLLAPSE OF THE U.S.S.R.--EXPLORING ITS MILITARY STATEGY, ITS IMPACT ON THE COUNTRY AND ITS EFFECT ON WORLD RELATIONS. AS A DESTINATION FOR THE REGION, THE NATION AND THE WORLD, THE MUSEUM EXPANDS UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE PRESENTATION OF FACTS, CAPTIVATING EXPERIENCXES AND TOURS OF ORIGINAL U.S. AIR FORCE FACILITIES.
  • THE NATIONAL COLD WAR MUSEUM WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A MAJOR TOURIST ATRACTION IN ARKANSAS THAT WILL PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE AND AUTHORITATIVE EXPERIENCE IN INFORMING, INTERPRETING AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE COLD WAR.
    Expenses $51,065

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4267639
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,569,515
Income (IRS master file)
$719,207

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$470,615$963,809$3,569,515XML
990December 2024$740,563$555,413$4,062,354XML
990December 2023$1,053,124$480,601$3,877,033XML
990December 2022$2,649,729$299,733$3,304,402IRS
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 83-4267639).

Questions about BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM

What is the EIN of BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM is 83-4267639.
Is BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAFB COLD WAR 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 BAFB COLD WAR 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 BAFB COLD WAR 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 BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BAFB COLD WAR MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $470,615, expenses of $963,809 and total assets of $3,569,515 at year end.

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