Planes of Fame Air Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$5.0M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Planes of Fame Air Museum?
Planes of Fame Air Museum is funded by 20 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 $5.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum between 2020–2025.
| 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 |
| Si Robin Foundation | $374,598 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| 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 Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Breckenridge Aviation Museum | $22,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| 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 | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $1,950 | 5 | 2020–2022 |
| The Anders Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Schneider Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Monster Energy Cares | $110 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Planes of Fame Air Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Breckenridge Aviation Museum | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 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 Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation | 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 Foundation | 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 |
| 2021 | Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $250 |
| 2020 | Croul Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Clay Lacy Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $5,480 |
| 2020 | Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $1,200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Planes of Fame Air Museum?
Planes of Fame Air Museum is funded by 20 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 $5.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum between 2020–2025.
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 $5.0M in grants to Planes of Fame Air Museum across 32 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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