Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 63-6051240 Website

THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT IS DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATING, PRESERVING, AND PROMOTING THE RICH STORIES OF SOUTHERN AVIATION AND TO PROVIDING EXCITING, INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY, THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF EXHIBITIONS, DISPLAYS, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES WITH A SINCERE DEVOTION TO CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LITERACY.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-6.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$100K

About Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc

Based on IRS filings

Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $4K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $100K (100%)

States

Alabama

Cities

Auburn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,290,745	$2,446,825	$2,240,328
Revenue	$528,254	$603,374	$404,274
Expenses	$684,334	$396,877	$361,305
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$4,168	$46	$141
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Auburn University School of Aviation ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AUBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF AVIATION AUBURN, AL	TO HELP ADDRESS THE AVIATION WORKFORCE SHORTAGE IN ALABAMA AND PROVIDE CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARLIN PRIEST	CHAIRMAN	1	—
SCOTT GRANT	VICE CHAIRMAN	1	—
KELVIN TERRY	SECRETARY	5	—
BRUCE HORNE	TREASURER	5	—
STEVE GLENN	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
ALAN S MOSELEY	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
RICK STEWART	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
KEN COUPLAND	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
PAM COUPLAND	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
RON BOYD	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
MAGGIE MCDONALD	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
BILL WATERS	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
MARY ALICE CARMICHAEL	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
DR BRIAN BARSANTI	BOARD MEMBER	40	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc?

As of 2025, Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc holds $2.3M in total assets with $528K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $100K in 2025.

Where does Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc operate?

Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.

What size grants does Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc award?

In 2025, Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc's EIN?

Southern Museum of Flight Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6051240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.