Planes of Fame Air Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$6.0M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Planes of Fame Air Museum?
Planes of Fame Air Museum is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Friedkin Foundation ($2.5M), Clay Lacy Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation for the Carolinas ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friedkin Foundation | $2,500,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Clay Lacy Foundation | $1,010,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $750,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Slattery Family Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Si Robin Foundation | $407,788 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Croul Family Foundation | $80,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $60,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Apex Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wake Family Charitable Fdtn - Cash | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Breckenridge Aviation Museum | $32,000 | 4 | 2020–2026 |
| Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Henry L Guenther Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $10,708 | 1 | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Network for Good | $5,480 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $1,950 | 5 | 2020–2022 |
| Schneider Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Anders Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Monster Energy Cares | $110 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $3.1M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Planes of Fame Air Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Breckenridge Aviation Museum | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Slattery Family Foundation | TO PRESERVE AVIATION HISTORY, INSPIRE INTEREST IN AVIATION, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND HONOR AVIATION PIONEERS AND VETERANS. | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Si Robin Foundation | MUSEUM | $33,190 |
| 2025 | Breckenridge Aviation Museum | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Schneider Foundation | Operating Support | $500 |
| 2024 | Si Robin Foundation | MUSEUM | $355,133 |
| 2024 | Croul Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Apex Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, AND HISTORY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation | Support for the Skyward Bound program | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Wake Family Charitable Fdtn - Cash | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation Inc | Educational Aviation History Event | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Schneider Foundation | Operating Support | $500 |
| 2024 | Monster Energy Cares | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $110 |
| 2023 | The Friedkin Foundation | Aviation preservation | $2,500,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Wake Family Charitable Fdtn - Cash | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Si Robin Foundation | MUSEUM | $19,465 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,708 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Anders Foundation | N/A | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Henry L Guenther Foundation | Stem carts program | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Orange County Community Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Breckenridge Aviation Museum | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $175 |
| 2022 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $175 |
| 2022 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $150 |
| 2021 | Clay Lacy Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $250,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Planes of Fame Air Museum?
Planes of Fame Air Museum is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Friedkin Foundation ($2.5M), Clay Lacy Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation for the Carolinas ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum between 2020–2026.
Who is Planes of Fame Air Museum's largest funder?
The Friedkin Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Planes of Fame Air Museum, with $2.5M across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Planes of Fame Air Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum across 37 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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