Breckenridge Aviation Museum
Breckenridge Aviation Museum is a private foundation, based in Breckenridge, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $553K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $7K.
Breckenridge Aviation Museum at a glance
In short: Breckenridge Aviation Museum gave $54K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,500
- -20.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,643
- +14.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $552,633
- -9.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Breckenridge Aviation Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lone Star Flight Museum ($30K). Together the top 7 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Breckenridge Aviation Museum gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 433% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $67K (2025). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Flight Museum Galveston, TX | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Planes of Fame Air Museum Chino, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Houston Humane Society Houston, TX | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Jacksonville, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Mutts with a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Paws of War Nesconsent, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Service Dogs Ckarksville, TN | General Operations | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $552,633 | $6,937 | $63,134 | $53,500 | 7 | $63,134 | $6,937 | $14,597 |
| 2025 | $608,894 | $123,505 | $77,112 | $67,000 | 10 | $76,909 | $4,595 | $11,507 |
| 2024 | $562,500 | $42 | $32,225 | $21,000 | 6 | $32,225 | $42 | $10,812 |
| 2023 | $594,316 | $60 | $58,143 | $38,000 | 6 | $58,143 | $60 | $12,882 |
| 2022 | $652,399 | $83 | $34,456 | $23,400 | 5 | $34,456 | $83 | $15,350 |
| 2021 | $686,815 | $98 | $38,902 | $19,500 | 5 | — | $98 | $17,147 |
| 2020 | $726,298 | $618 | $38,697 | $28,000 | 8 | — | $618 | $18,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Breckenridge Aviation Museum reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Breckenridge Aviation Museum's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carolyn C. Pardue
Director & Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jr McMillan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie J. Griffith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge Aviation Museum
How much does Breckenridge Aviation Museum give each year?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum gave $54K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $67K across 10 grants.
What is Breckenridge Aviation Museum's typical grant size?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,643, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Breckenridge Aviation Museum give grants?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Florida (9%).
Does Breckenridge Aviation Museum give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Breckenridge Aviation Museum's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Breckenridge Aviation Museum's largest grantees?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum's largest 2026 grantees include Lone Star Flight Museum ($30,000), Planes of Fame Air Museum ($10,000) and Houston Humane Society ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Breckenridge Aviation Museum?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum reported $553K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Breckenridge Aviation Museum's EIN?
Breckenridge Aviation Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1673474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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