Friends of Flying Heritage
Friends of Flying Heritage is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $429K.
Friends of Flying Heritage at a glance
In short: Friends of Flying Heritage gave $429K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $429K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $429,043
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $429,043
- Median grant
- $429,043
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Flying Heritage funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum ($429K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Everett, WA | General Operating Support | $429,043 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $108,258 | $437,640 | $429,043 | 1 | $431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Flying Heritage reported a distributable amount of $431 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Flying Heritage is led by Adrian Hunt, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Adrian Hunt
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Lynn Allen
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison G. Ivey
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Israel
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bunker
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dom Pisano
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bucher
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Leigh Jr.
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Ashman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vern Raburn
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Drake
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Falkner
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Friends of Flying Heritage
How much does Friends of Flying Heritage give each year?
Friends of Flying Heritage gave $429K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Friends of Flying Heritage?
Friends of Flying Heritage is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Friends of Flying Heritage operate?
Friends of Flying Heritage has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Friends of Flying Heritage required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Friends of Flying Heritage reported a distributable amount of $431 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Friends of Flying Heritage's EIN?
Friends of Flying Heritage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2307637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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