Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum was the premiere museum of operating vintage military technology that provided unique sensory experiences to inspire and educate diverse audiences about technology and history through exposure to flying and firing iconic artifacts and supportive exhibits. Artifacts sold in 2022.
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $21,728
- -95.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $23,618
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $54.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Art Science and Technology Seattle, WA | To fund a private foundation to promote art, science and technology | $54,490,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $21,728 | $23,618 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $44,350 | $521,151 | $61,075,980 | $54,490,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $61,130,773 | $6,486,326 | $3,614,222 | — | — | $1,164,017 |
| 2021 | $58,146,985 | $3,332,397 | $2,939,268 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $57,687,450 | $4,791,140 | $4,259,958 | — | — | — |
About Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
Based on IRS filings
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum is led by Alison Ivey, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Ivey
President & Director
Director & President From → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Orndorff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Wangberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Maritz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Leigh Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Ashman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Lee
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Director, Vice President & Tr From → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Adrian Hunt (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: David Bunker (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Phil Pigman (2020–2022) — Director, President & Treasurer
- Former: David Riddle (2021–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Bucher (2022) — Director, Vice President & Secretary From12
- Former: Allen Israel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jason Muszala (2021) — Senior Manager Restoration & Maintenance
- Former: Chris McGowan (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
What is Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum?
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum operate?
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's EIN?
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2836435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
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