Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Sullenberger Aviation Museum?
Sullenberger Aviation Museum is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($882K), The Gayle J & Charles C Tallardy III ($352K), Servant Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Sullenberger Aviation Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $881,914 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| The Gayle J & Charles C Tallardy III | $351,586 | 1 | 2024 |
| Servant Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Townebank Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $291,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | $257,623 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Oken Family Foundation Inc | $165,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Sankey Family Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Dickson Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | $115,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Winston-Salem Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Hendrick Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Haven Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $215K.
What grants has Sullenberger Aviation Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANT | $115,000 |
| 2025 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Gayle J & Charles C Tallardy III | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS | $351,586 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $213,434 |
| 2024 | The Oken Family Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Oken Family Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURAL VISION GRANTS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $25,500 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | MUSEUMS | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Haven Foundation | ASSIST WITH NEEDS & GOALS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $314,160 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $254,000 |
| 2023 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Sankey Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND FOR AVIATION MUSEUM | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Dickson Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $237,747 |
| 2022 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Hendrick Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT; ASC ENDOWMENT GRANT; TECHNICAL VISION GRANT | $28,050 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT, CARES FUNDING: ORGANIZATIONS | $99,573 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $91,573 |
| 2021 | United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sullenberger Aviation Museum?
Sullenberger Aviation Museum is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($882K), The Gayle J & Charles C Tallardy III ($352K), Servant Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Sullenberger Aviation Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Sullenberger Aviation Museum's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Sullenberger Aviation Museum, with $882K across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Sullenberger Aviation Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Sullenberger Aviation Museum across 31 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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