2025-10-14T14:00:44-07:00 2024-11-30 990 2023-12-01 471954671 COLLINGS FOUNDATION INC COLL 9785629182 568 MAIN STREET HUDSON MA 01749 ROBERT COLLINGS PRESIDENT 9785629182 2025-10-15 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Robert F Collings Jr c/o Collings Foundation 568 Main Street Hudson MA 01749 4671647 0 X WWW.AMERICANHERITAGEMUSEUM.ORG X 2014 MA To operate the American Heritage Museum, which preserves, restores and presents historical artifacts for the purpose of honoring veterans and educating the general public. In addition, the Foundation and the Museum participate in living history events to operate the artifacts and present them to the public. 5 4 7 750 0 0 26934729 2624154 1329486 1592466 -18427 122163 146776 155443 28392564 4494226 29082 22745 0 0 828083 899424 0 0 264954 2518981 2210320 3376146 3132489 25016418 1361737 116013706 117933659 715192 1273408 115298514 116660251 To organize and preserve living history events and the presentation of historical artifacts and content that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. 0 0 1740950 644395 The American Heritage Museum was open to the public. This facility houses one of the world's largest collections of armored vehicles and tanks, all displayed in unique diaramas and displays. The museum includes exhibits covering from the Revolutionary War right up to current times, including a World War I Trench Experience, the Clash of Steel Exhibition, the Hanoi Hilton and a Holocaust Railcar. A gift shop is also available for the public to purchase items which promote the Organization's mission and American history. Approximately 62,772 people attended the Museum during the year. 179685 164234 "Battle for the Airfield" - This Columbus Day Weekend event featured approximately 300 re-enactors. The entire property in Hudson/Stow was open: the Automobile Collection, Foundation Airplane Hangar, and the American Heritage Museum. Fully restored military equipment of all kinds were on display. Camps were set up with authentic materials and appearance. Re-enactors acted as docents and shared a wealth of information about life as a member of the military. Veterans from all ranks and branches of the service participated in discussions around each encampment. Approximately 4,821 individuals attended this event. 396847 535314 The Foundation offered to the public the opportunity to drive or ride in a tank. Approximately 872 individuals took part in these experiences, helping to teach the general public and raise awareness of the importance of these vehicles in the history of the United States. 164595 163469 The Foundation hosted additional public events, such as "Fathers Day Weekend Open House", "World War I Aviation Weekend", and a Pacific War re-enactment event. In addition, the Foundation rented out its facility for multiple private events during the year. It also allowed the use of its vehicles in a Military Parades. In addition, some charitable contributions were made and some college scholarships awarded. based on merit. 164595 0 163469 2482077 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 MA X Robert F Collings Jr 9785629182 568 MAIN STREET HUDSON MA 01749 Robert F Collings Jr President and Director 38 2 X X X X 420000 0 0 Ryan Keough Secretary 39 1 X X 107000 0 0 Hunter Chaney Treasurer 39 1 X X 107000 0 0 William Boller Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Frank Dworak Director 2 1 X 0 0 0 Stuart Pratt Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Leon Scott Rice Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 634000 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 153431 0 0 0 2470723 954150 2624154 Tank Experiences 900099 535314 535314 0 0 Admission Fees 712110 644395 644395 0 0 Battle for the Airfield Event 900099 164234 164234 0 0 Father's Day Open House Event 900099 65120 65120 0 0 Pacific War Re-enactment Event 900099 60429 60429 0 0 122974 122974 0 0 1592466 121433 121433 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 730 0 0 0 730 730 730 0 0 0 332864 177421 155443 155443 0 0 0 4494226 1870072 0 0 250 250 22495 22495 0 0 0 0 614934 329789 99269 185876 0 0 0 0 186116 161533 24583 0 49829 30563 7704 11562 48545 29775 7506 11264 -133 0 -133 0 99818 0 99818 0 131141 90686 0 40455 61151 0 55438 5713 235582 203899 28266 3417 48871 29725 9908 9238 494473 460448 34025 0 45590 41689 3901 0 Collection and exhibit maintenance and transportation 478040 478040 0 0 Special event costs 105536 105536 0 0 Vehicle maintenance, parts and fuel 61621 61621 0 0 Other expenses 448630 436028 15173 -2571 3132489 2482077 385458 264954 176703 2161 2950 769 990145 1384910 53445 66300 18154568 2693553 16060844 15461015 0 5158 86336 98724461 100932168 116013706 117933659 136237 234408 8060 11034 100000 940000 470895 87966 715192 1273408 X 17785771 18206188 97512743 98454063 115298514 116660251 116013706 117933659 1361737 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3334164 2950288 16426730 26934729 2624154 52270065 484492 1614625 1670886 1634353 1925330 7329686 3818656 4564913 18097616 28569082 4549484 59599751 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59599751 2958 927 8377 289 1960 14511 2958 927 8377 289 1960 14511 17234 120402 137636 3838848 4565840 18105993 28569371 4671846 59751898 0.99745 0.99977 0.00024 0.00010 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 In tax year 2019, the Foundation treated facility rentals as other income. Since then, they've been included in program service revenue. In tax year 2023, the Foundation has a grant receivable, in the form of a charitable remainder unitrust, and the value of this trust increased by $120,402 during tax year 2023 (year ended November 30, 2024). RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 384660 100396330 X X X X 0 0 2164149 2164149 0 15594401 2548142 13046259 0 0 0 0 0 148530 63314 85216 0 247488 82097 165391 15461015 Antique aircraft 61299868 Military vehicles & weaponry 29329898 Antique automobiles 1829400 Militaria and other 5906260 Exhibits in progress 2030904 Due from Collings Foundation 535838 100932168 0 Deferred revenue, net of current portion 87966 87966 X 4671647 0 0 0 177421 177421 4494226 0 0 0 4494226 3309910 0 0 0 0 0 3309910 0 -177421 -177421 3132489 Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 The Accounting Policy footnote to the Audited Financial Statements states that "Contributions of non-financial assets generally include collection items and are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of the donation based upon the value that would be received for selling the items in the principal market considering their condition and utility for use or display at the time the items are donated." Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The Foundation has a significant collection of military and historical vehicles, including tanks, automobiles, aircraft, and naval vessels. The American Heritage Museum is housed in a 67,000+ square foot facility on property bordering the towns of Stow and Hudson, Massachusetts. The concept of the American Heritage Museum began when the Foundation was selected to receive a massive collection of tanks, armored vehicles and military artifacts from the Military Technology Foundation in 2013. Receiving this historically important and extensive collection was a tremendous honor for the Collings Foundation. Exhibiting these artifacts in the most meaningful way was the Foundation's goal. The Museum was designed to fully engage visitors in understanding America's turbulent past. In this remarkable place, American history is explored, studied, and most of all, remembered. Through educational interpretation and a chronologically arranged series of dioramas and exhibits, the American Heritage Museum brings the history of American military veterans to life. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Museum is recognized as an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") whereby only unrelated business income, as defined by Section 512 (a)(1) of the Code is subject to federal income tax. The Museum did not have any unrelated business income during the year ended November 30, 2024. The Museum recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax positions and assesses the likelihood, based on their technical merit, that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information available at the end of each period. The measurement of unrecognized tax positions is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax positions, if any, would be classified as interest expense and additional income tax expense, respectively, in the statement of activities. The Museum did not identify any uncertain tax positions at November 30, 2024. The Museum is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any periods in progress or pending. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d The audited financial statements did not present the gift shop cost of inventory sold as a reduction of revenues but instead presented the $177,421 as an expense on the Statement of Functional Expenses (in the Retail column). Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Same explanation as relates to Line 2d. 1 The Foundation makes grants in the form of college scholarships. Once awarded to individual recipients, these scholarships are paid directly to the college or university of the award recipients. 18 22495 0 Cash Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Foundation generally makes contributions to charitable organizations based on community need and liquidity. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robert F Collings Jr President and Director 397078 22922 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 397078 22922 351972 79587 Robert Collings Sr Founder Land donated subject to debt X 300000 100000 0 1 1 Frank Dworak Director Short-term liquidity X 500000 500000 0 1 1 Robert F Collings Jr President & Director Short-term liquidity X 925000 340000 0 1 1 940000 X 6 569490 Fair Market Value X 2 384660 Appraisal 2 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft copy of the Form 990 was distributed to the Board of Directors in advance of filing, so as to allow for review and questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors obtains data from other similar organizations in order to set the proper compensation level for the President. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 A legal notice was published in the Metrowest/Milford Daily News alerting the public that they can contact the Foundation office to view these documents. The Collings Foundation 568 Main Street Hudson MA 01749 042658294 Living History Museum MA 501(c)(3) Private Operating N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 The Collings Foundation n 0 The Collings Foundation does share facilities, equipment and mailing lists with the Collings Foundation, Inc., but because there is no incremental cost to Collings Foundation, Inc., no charge is made to the Collings Foundation. The Collings Foundation o 35116 The Collings Foundation, Inc. is the common paymaster with the Collings Foundation. This is the amount of payroll, payroll taxes, and benefits allocable to the Collings Foundation for the year ended November 30, 2024. The Collings Foundation p 81420 Some bills of the Collings Foundation, Inc were paid by the Collings Foundation as a matter of convenience. The Collings Foundation q 44933 This amount represents bills of the Collings Foundation paid by the Collings Foundation, Inc. during the year ended November 30, 2024. The Collings Foundation r 1150661 Of this amount, $1,095,000 was advanced by the Collings Foundation Inc. to the Collings Foundation in order to pay a portion of a litigation settlement. The balance of $55,661 represents amounts advanced by the Collings Foundation, Inc. to the Collings Foundation under an open account arrangement. The Collings Foundation s 158518 This amount represents repayments from the Collings Foundation to the Collings Foundation, Inc. during the year ended November 30, 2024.