Greatest Generation is an aerospace museum focusing on World War II aviation. During the Word War II era, America produced a wide variety of cutting-edge fighting aircraft, many of which are little known to the general public. The goal of Greatest Generation is to provide education about these aircraft, the history of military aviation, and the sacrifices that were made for this country by the World War II generation. To that end, it has acquired approximately 16 fully restored World War II aircraft, and historic artifacts representing Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. This collection has been lent to its supported organization, the National Museum of World War II Aviation, Inc., for public display in its museum. Greatest Generation also provides financial and other support to the National Museum. Lastly, every two years, the collection of Greatest Generation goes on display at the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
Revenue
$840K
Net Investment Income
$748K
Expenses
$73K
About Greatest Generation Naval Museum
Based on IRS filings
Greatest Generation Naval Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $748K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,005,460 | $3,951,546 | $4,170,426 |
| Revenue | $840,472 | $35,000 | $-411,825 |
| Expenses | $72,707 | $253,880 | $370,540 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $1,607 | $105,139 |
| Net Investment Income | $747,607 | — | $25 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Earle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM KLAERS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KURT K PETERSON | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| JAMES M SLATTERY | Chairman | 1 | — |
| TOM PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greatest Generation Naval Museum?
Greatest Generation Naval Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Greatest Generation Naval Museum?
As of 2024, Greatest Generation Naval Museum holds $1.0M in total assets with $840K in annual revenue.
Where does Greatest Generation Naval Museum operate?
Greatest Generation Naval Museum has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Greatest Generation Naval Museum's EIN?
Greatest Generation Naval Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3613348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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