USS Midway Museum
To preserve the historic uss midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain museum guests.
USS Midway Museum at a glance
In short: USS Midway Museum gave $605K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $604,510
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,359
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,430
- Total assets
- $120,537,125
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who USS Midway Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USS Midway Foundation ($500K). Together the top 7 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 31 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $605K (2024) to $3.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USS Midway Foundation San Diego, CA | Donations for Supporting Org | $500,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Inst San Diego, CA | Program Support | $23,000 |
| Classroom of the Future Fdn San Diego, CA | Program Support | $21,500 |
| Support the Enlisted Project San Diego, CA | Sponsorship | $21,430 |
| Armed Services YMCA San Diego, CA | Program Support | $20,130 |
| SD Working Waterfront San Diego, CA | Annual Contribution to Port SD Asso | $10,950 |
| SDMAC Foundation San Diego, CA | SDMAC Achievement Award | $7,500 |
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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 | $120,537,125 | $39,443,527 | $36,809,326 | $604,510 | 7 | $2,277,547 |
| 2023 | $112,516,620 | $39,786,276 | $28,849,834 | $1,700,921 | 12 | $5,868,837 |
| 2022 | $100,244,736 | $36,661,829 | $31,011,005 | $3,826,415 | 12 | $754,288 |
| 2021 | $106,596,110 | $25,013,272 | $19,115,935 | — | — | $980,102 |
| 2020 | $89,557,357 | $9,957,373 | $18,374,718 | — | — | $1,087,086 |
About USS Midway Museum
Based on IRS filings
USS Midway Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $605K. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
USS Midway Museum is led by Radm Terry Kraft, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 8 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Radm Terry Kraft
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$170K (2023) → $313K (2024)
John Driscoll Cma
Chairman
Treasurer → V.c & Treasurer, 2021
V.c & Treasurer → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Santiago
Director of Engineering
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Liane Morton
Director of Hr
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Mark Berlin
Director of Ops
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Laura Ludvik
Director of Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$146K (2022) → $183K (2024)
David Koontz
Director of Mktg
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $156K (2024)
Ben G. Clay
Director
Fdn Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Moraga
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Capt Veronica Armstrong-Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingo Hentschel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Torquato
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael M. Earley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salvatore Giametta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fries
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Benstead
Director
Chair → Imm Past Chair, 2021
Imm Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
TED MARTINEZ Jr. PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rubin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pha Le
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trudi Lang
Fmr Director
Director → Fmr Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Capt Terry Magee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cdr Mat Luoto
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Dealy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Boyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Worcester
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Hamilton
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $246K (2024)
Cynthia Bertrand
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$48K (2024)
Bob Lawrence
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Neils Esq.
Imm Past Chair
V.c. & General Counsel → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Imm Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maddy Kilkenny
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Leake Esq.
General Counsel
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McGaugh
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Radm John McLaughin (2020–2023) — Fmr President & CEO
- Former: Radm Ronne Froman-Blue (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Capt Terry Magee Usn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Cox EdD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Berg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sara Hanscom (2020–2022) — Director of Executive Director
- Former: Glenn Williams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Glaser (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Madden (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Fisher (2021) — Director of Mktg
- Former: Cw02 Rudolph T. Shappee Usn (2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Beintema (2020) — Vp-Development
- Former: Hmcs Gabriel Cruz (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Gursky (2020) — Director of It
- Former: Mike Leake (2020) — Director
- Former: Paula Cordeiro EdD (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $313K, to Radm Terry Kraft (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about USS Midway Museum
How much does USS Midway Museum give each year?
USS Midway Museum gave $605K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 12 grants.
What is USS Midway Museum's typical grant size?
USS Midway Museum's median grant in 2024 was $21,430, and its average grant was $86,359, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does USS Midway Museum give grants?
USS Midway Museum gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (7 grants).
Does USS Midway Museum give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on USS Midway Museum's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are USS Midway Museum's largest grantees?
USS Midway Museum's largest 2024 grantees include USS Midway Foundation ($500,000), Barrio Logan College Inst ($23,000) and Classroom of the Future Fdn ($21,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is USS Midway Museum?
USS Midway Museum reported $120.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39.4M.
What is USS Midway Museum?
USS Midway Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $120.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is USS Midway Museum's EIN?
USS Midway Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0556416. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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