Museum of Flight Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$133.1M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
70
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Museum of Flight Foundation?
Museum of Flight Foundation is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The Aldarra Foundation ($131.3M), Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($500K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($314K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133.1M in grants to Museum of Flight Foundation between 2019–2025.
Show all 28 funders
| Joseph and Anthony Chon Foundation | $129 | 1 | 2019 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $125 | 1 | 2020 |
| American Express Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Museum of Flight Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Museums for All/ Veteran Programming | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Aldarra Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $51,000,000 |
| 2024 | Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Si Robin Foundation | MUSEUM | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $67,800 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ARTS AND CULTURE | $64,000 |
| 2024 | Cape Flattery Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Wells Fargo Foundation | MUSEUM ACCESS PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $22,484 |
| 2024 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc | AWARDS EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO ARTS & CULTURE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Start It Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2023 | The Aldarra Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $40,800,000 |
| 2023 | Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ARTS AND CULTURE | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Si Robin Foundation | MUSEUM | $52,160 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $42,550 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $41,019 |
| 2023 | Cape Flattery Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO ARTS & CULTURE | $2,450 |
| 2023 | Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation | Spaceflight Academy | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | SUPPORT THE MUSEUM | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Start It Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Aldarra Foundation | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $25,773,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 70 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Museum of Flight Foundation?
Museum of Flight Foundation is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The Aldarra Foundation ($131.3M), Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($500K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($314K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133.1M in grants to Museum of Flight Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Museum of Flight Foundation's largest funder?
The Aldarra Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Museum of Flight Foundation, with $131.3M across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Museum of Flight Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $133.1M in grants to Museum of Flight Foundation across 70 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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