Nonprofit · EIN 84-0931491
WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,584,208 | $7,408,985 | -$1,824,777 | $16,763,048 | $2,160,928 | $14,602,120 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,774,141 | $6,764,371 | $2,009,770 | $18,556,087 | $2,129,190 | $16,426,897 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,353,449
- of which government grants
- $703,131
- Program service revenue
- $2,540,559
- Investment income
- $95,976
- Net rental income
- $411,724
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$108,424
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $277,545
- Other revenue
- $594,224
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $300,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $595,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,306,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,391,613
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,683
- Accounting fees
- $44,720
- Occupancy
- $787,545
- Depreciation
- $855,783
- Program services (functional)
- $5,203,212
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,610,901
- Fundraising (functional)
- $594,872
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,556,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,763,048
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,160,928
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,602,120
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,218,375
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,124,494
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,896,131
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $705,989
- Gross receipts
- $6,554,580
- Employees
- 115
- Volunteers
- 354
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L BARRY | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $240,529 | $3,960 |
| ERIC ATWOOD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU DEC) Officer | 40 | $130,498 | $12,501 |
| KRISITNA STUBER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FROM MARCH) Officer | 40 | $87,798 | $10,640 |
| KAREN SLYE | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (FROM MAY) Officer | 40 | $82,868 | $10,795 |
| SUSAN HELDMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM NOV.) Officer | 40 | $15,923 | $0 |
| CHARLIE JOHNSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB FUSCHINO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA KIRCHMAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUEL ANTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KLOSTERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAGMAR KRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DICKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONATA ZIEDINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENN DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK CRONIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES REEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN KNUDSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN FISCHER | DIRECTOR (THRU NOV) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKIP SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WARYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN HOWSAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE LINDSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L BARRY | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $243,962 | $4,469 |
| ERIC ATWOOD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $138,869 | $11,160 |
| CHARLIE JOHNSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KNUDSEN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN FISHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUEL ANTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY KLOSTERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONATA ZIEDINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HOWSAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAGMAR KRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA KIRCHMAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DICKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CRONIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PUCKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LT COLONEL JAMES REEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB FUSCHINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WARYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SKIP SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LINDSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MARSH | BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7711 E ACADEMY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230-6929
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID DICKERSON, 7711 EAST ACADEMY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230
- Signed the 990
- DAVID DICKERSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (303) 360-5360
- Website
- WWW.WINGSMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND SPACE ENDEAVORS OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM IS A PUBLIC MUSEUM THAT DISPLAYS NUMEROUS AIRCRAFT AND OTHER AIR AND SPACE COLLECTIONS. THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE, PRESERVE, AND EXHIBIT THE HERITAGE OF MILITARY, CIVIL, AND COMMERCIAL AVIATION AND SPACE-AGE INVOLVEMENT IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND SPACE ENDEAVORS IN THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. THE COLLECTION HOUSED BY THE MUSEUM INCLUDES AIRCRAFT FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS OF FLIGHT TO THE SPACE AGE. AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM CHALLENGES YOUTH TO EXPLORE THE ADVENTURE OF FLIGHT. WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES WAS DESIGNATED AS COLORADO'S OFFICIAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM BY THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE IN 1996.Expenses $4,253,642 · revenue $2,649,702
- THE "SPREADING WINGS" PILOT PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THIS REPRESENTS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE RAY FOUNDATION THAT GUIDES STUDENTS ON THEIR PATH TO BECOMING A PILOT BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AVIATION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOW-TO-ZERO FINANCIAL BARRIERS, ALLOWING YOUTH OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN AEROSPACE EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES. THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE INTEREST AND POTENTIAL IN PILOT TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL AEROSPACE CAREERS AMONG A MOTIVATED SELECTION OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN 2024, WINGS AWARDED 28 NEW FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS AND HAD 15 TOTAL STUDENTS EARN THEIR PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE AND ANOTHER 33 ACHIEVE THEIR SOLO FLIGHT CERTIFICATE. THE OPTIMIZED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY WINGS OVER (CON'T ON SCH D) THE ROCKIES PROVIDES PILOT TRAINING TO SOLO AND BEYOND, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION TO A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL AEROSPACE CAREERS.Expenses $307,206 · grants $300,000 · revenue $307,206
- WINGS AEROSPACE EXPLORATION (WAE) IS A WEEKLY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE. THE EXPLORATION PATHWAY IS CENTERED ON HANDS-ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A FUTURE IN AEROSPACE. IN 2024, 72 STUDENTS MET WEEKLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING PROGRAM WITH AN AEROSPACE FOCUS. OF THE TOTAL STUDENTS, 42 PARTICIPATED IN OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND 30 WERE ENROLLED IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM. EACH STUDENT HAS THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES AND EARN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. OF THE TOTAL STUDENTS, 2 RECEIVED COLLEGE CREDIT FROM SPARTAN AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, 9 STUDENTS EARNED THE FAA PART 107 DRONE PILOT CERTIFICATE AND 8 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STELLARXPLORERS NATIONAL (CON'T ON SCH D) COMPETITION. THE INCREDIBLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE WAE PROGRAM INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM BUILDING AN EXPERIMENTAL FAA CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT TO DESIGNING AND BUILDING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV) SUCH AS RADIO-CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT, DRONES AND HELICOPTERS. IN ADDITION, WAE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH MENTORS ACROSS THE AVIATION AND AEROSPACE COMMUNITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE OUR FUTURE ENGINEERS, ASTRONAUTS, PILOTS, ROCKET SCIENTISTS, MECHANICS AND MORE.Expenses $523,330 · revenue $153,886
- THE SPREADING THE WINGS TEACHER FLIGHT PROGRAM: WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM INVITES COLORADO TEACHERS TO TAKE A FREE FLIGHT WITH THE SPREADING THE WINGS TEACHER FLIGHT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE RAY FOUNDATION, HELPS BRING AVIATION TO THE CLASSROOM BY OFFERING COLORADO TEACHERS FROM EVERY ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN COLORADO WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A 30-MINUTE FLIGHT IN A VARIETY OF SMALL 2 OR 4 SEAT PISTON PROP AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING A VINTAGE T-34 MILITARY TRAINING AIRCRAFT. IN ADDITION TO ENJOYING THE FREEDOM AND INSPIRATION OF FLIGHT, TEACHERS BECOME THE SPREADING THE WINGS COORDINATORS FOR THE MUSEUM AND GAIN AVIATION RESOURCES AND CURRICULUM TO SHARE WITH THEIR STUDENTS IN VIRTUALLY ALL STEM SUBJECT AREAS. THE TEACHERS BECOME AN IMPORTANT CONDUIT FOR SHARING WINGS' PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THEIR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM COMPLEMENTS STEM EDUCATION BY HELPING TO INTRODUCE AND ENGAGE STUDENTS IN IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, AS WELL AS ALLOWING STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE. IN 2024, 17 COLORADO TEACHERS TOOK FLIGHT WITHIN THE WINGS TEACHER FLIGHT PROGRAM.Expenses $119,034 · revenue $119,034
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0931491
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A570)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,763,048
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,554,580
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,584,208 | $7,408,985 | $16,763,048 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,774,141 | $6,764,371 | $18,556,087 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,314,037 | $6,214,856 | $16,798,154 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 84-0931491).
Questions about WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM is 84-0931491.
- Is WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE 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 WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 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 WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 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 WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID DICKERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $240,529 (JOHN L BARRY, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,584,208, expenses of $7,408,985 and total assets of $16,763,048 at year end.
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