Nonprofit · EIN 74-1484491
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75237
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $30,020,664 | $28,655,736 | $1,364,928 | $39,970,314 | $11,316,753 | $28,653,561 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,974,414 | $24,877,472 | -$2,903,058 | $39,577,599 | $12,568,727 | $27,008,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,616,077
- of which government grants
- $378,669
- Membership dues
- $1,327,494
- Program service revenue
- $12,353,675
- Investment income
- $538,509
- Royalties
- $10,356
- Net rental income
- $381,404
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $86,033
- Net income from fundraising events
- $448,194
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$100,404
- Other revenue
- $1,512,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,619,516
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $819,991
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,112,367
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,545,792
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $90,942
- Accounting fees
- $112,665
- Occupancy
- $1,355,844
- Travel
- $2,449,741
- Depreciation
- $593,937
- Program services (functional)
- $20,291,630
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,412,917
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,951,189
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,577,599
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,970,314
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,316,753
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,653,561
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,734,574
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,265,270
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,388,291
- Gross unrelated business income
- $11,392
- Gross receipts
- $32,330,196
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 10,000
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY COATES | PRESIDENT (TERM ENDED IN 2024) Officer | 40 | $339,501 | $6,400 |
| LANCE LINGUIST | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 40 | $247,327 | $6,500 |
| GERALD D OLIVER | PRESIDENT (TERM BEGAN IN 2024) Officer | 40 | $213,977 | $6,284 |
| ROZELYN BECK | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,006 | $15,585 |
| JIM LASCHE JR | VP SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,232 | $19,500 |
| CRAIG TUMINARO | VP MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,068 | $6,303 |
| NATHAN HUEGEN | VP EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,150 | $8,131 |
| LEAH BLOCK | VP MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,097 | $3,347 |
| NEILS AGATHER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY BURCHFIELD | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LC BUDDY COOKSEY | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FORDICE | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STENEVIK | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS WALKER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON WEBB | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MIZELL | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERIC ZIPKIN | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TROY FITTING | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GENA LINEBARGER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY COATES | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $292,706 | $9,600 |
| LANCE LINGUIST | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 40 | $230,156 | $6,221 |
| GERALD D OLIVER | COO Officer | 40 | $156,305 | $4,855 |
| ROZELYN BECK | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,439 | $14,847 |
| JIM LASCHE JR | VP SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,665 | $16,543 |
| CRAIG TUMINARO | VP MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,543 | $6,005 |
| LEAH BLOCK | VP MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,401 | $3,158 |
| NEILS AGATHER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LC BUDDY COOKSEY | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BEEGLE III | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BROWN | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STENEVIK | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS WALKER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON WEBB | CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS SCHELL | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MIZELL | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ZIPKIN | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CYRIER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY FITTING | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENA LINEBARGER | GENERAL STAFF Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5661 MARINER DR, DALLAS, TX 75237-4728
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LANCE LINGUIST, PO BOX 764769, DALLAS, TX 753764769
- Signed the 990
- LANCE LINGUIST, CFO
- Phone
- (877) 767-7175
- Return prepared by
- WEAVER AND TIDWELL LLP
Mission
TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- AIRSHOWS ARE PREMIERE AVIATION EVENTS WHERE WARBIRDS (AIRCRAFT) GATHER TO REENACT HISTORIC BATTLES. ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS OF THESE SHOWS INCLUDE; JUNIOR ACES KIDS TENT (PROVIDING GAMES, ARTS & CRAFTS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN), FAMED GHOST SQUADRON AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS, SPECIAL SHOWS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE ON FRIDAYS, PRECEDING THE REGULAR EVENT, THAT OTHERWISE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND AND NUMEROUS FLYING PERFORMING ACTS SUCH AS WINGWALKING AND AEROBATICS.MEMBERSHIP DUES & ANUAC FEES: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE ESTABLISHED & COLLECTED TO COVER NORMAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF INDIVIDUAL UNITS. MEMBERSHIP FEES INCLUDE MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE CAF'S MAGAZINE, "DISPATCH." MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO THEMUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS AND OTHER BENEFITS SUCH AS OPPORTUNITIES TO FLY IN CAF AIRCRAFT AND GIFT SHOP DISCOUNTS.EACH UNIT IS ALSO SUBJECT TO ANNUAL ANUAC FEES (ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES) TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. NATIONAL & LOCAL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE SET & COLLECTED BY EACH UNIT AND THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BASED ON THEIR OPERATIONAL NEEDS. ANNUAL ANUAC FEES MAY VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR.MUSEUM ADMISSIONS FOR THE CAF ARE FOR MONIES COLLECTED BY INDIVIDUAL UNITS, LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, FOR ENTRY INTO THEIR FACILITIES. FACILITIES ARE OPENED TO VISITORS,TOURISTS, SCHOOL GROUPS, ETC. TO VIEW THE AIRCRAFT AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS WITHIN THE FACILITIES.Expenses $20,291,630 · grants $3,619,516 · revenue $13,012,944
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1484491
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Group exemption
- 5545 (7 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,970,314
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,330,196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $30,020,664 | $28,655,736 | $39,970,314 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,974,414 | $24,877,472 | $39,577,599 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $23,919,156 | $22,716,138 | $31,700,187 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $22,821,789 | $18,281,247 | $32,457,322 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | $20,943,613 | $23,122,792 | $25,978,549 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-1484491).
Questions about COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE
- What is the EIN of COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE is 74-1484491.
- Is COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LANCE LINGUIST.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $339,501 (HENRY COATES, PRESIDENT (TERM ENDED IN 2024)).
- How much revenue does COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $30,020,664, expenses of $28,655,736 and total assets of $39,970,314 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (7)
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 26-3043783 · ALBUQUERQUE, NM · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 27-3783881 · HOUSTON, TX · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 26-3607856 · PEACHTREE CTY, GA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 26-3043675 · MESA, AZ · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 26-3043713 · SOUTH ST PAUL, MN · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 26-2463746 · DELAND, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE EIN 47-5282270 · DALLAS, TX · last filed 990-N for 2025
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