Nonprofit · EIN 95-3863617
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TORRANCE, CA 90505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $638,669 | $480,447 | $158,222 | $530,887 | $73,022 | $457,865 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $533,846 | $446,650 | $87,196 | $598,445 | $295,163 | $303,282 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $375,901 | $409,166 | -$33,265 | $222,456 | $1,267 | $221,189 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $517,965
- of which government grants
- $8,552
- Membership dues
- $203,765
- Program service revenue
- $90,996
- Investment income
- $2,272
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $26,841
- Other revenue
- $27,436
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,523
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,541
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,626
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,386
- Occupancy
- $266,455
- Depreciation
- $4,708
- Program services (functional)
- $375,878
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,860
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,907
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $598,445
- Total assets, end of year
- $530,887
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $73,022
- Net assets, end of year
- $457,865
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,493
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $332,711
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,154
- Gross receipts
- $644,372
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Macha | Executive Director Trustee or director | 55 | $79,523 |
| Mike Ciminera | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Marty Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Slusser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rhon Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Dale Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Tyson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Macha | Executive Director Trustee or director | 55 | $75,336 |
| Mike Ciminera | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Marty Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Slusser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rhon Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Dale Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Tyson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Macha | Executive Director Trustee or director | 55 | $72,000 |
| Mike Ciminera | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Marty Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Slusser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rhon Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Dale Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Arvid von Nordenflycht | Trustree Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Tyson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3315 AIRPORT DR, TORRANCE, CA 90505-6152
- In care of
- % RHON WILLIAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rhon Williams, 3315 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
- Signed the 990
- Rhon Williams, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 595-5955
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3863617 or by the name SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SCHAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and displaying the Southern California aerospace legacy providing educational outreach to children and serving as a resource for community events related to aerospace.
Program accomplishments
- Museum Operations: After COVID restrictions were lifted the museum reopened to the public 4 days a week. While we were open experienced docents were available to lead tours through the museum and provide information on the exhibits. The exhibits included full scale aircraft display models actual aircraft engines space exhibits and videos. Two aircraft were available for visitors to actually sit in the cockpit. Tour groups both large and small were welcome.Expenses $263,115 · revenue $51,787
- Educational Outreach: Education is a significant focus of SCHAF. The Foundation works with local schools and youth organizations to provide museum experiences including STEM activities.Expenses $56,382
- Community Outreach: Aerospace related events are a major part of the museum program. A Celebrity Lecture is held one Saturday a month and speakers cover a wide range of aerodynamic topics from World War II fighter pilots to test pilots to engineers involved in developing aircraft spacecraft and more. We also publish videos on various aircraft developments to send to our members and publish on the internet for the general public in order to provide education to the community.Expenses $56,381 · revenue $2,355
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3863617
- 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)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $530,887
- Income (IRS master file)
- $644,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $638,669 | $480,447 | $530,887 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $533,846 | $446,650 | $598,445 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $375,901 | $409,166 | $222,456 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $321,115 | $341,139 | $244,471 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-3863617).
Questions about SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION is 95-3863617.
- Is SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION 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 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Rhon Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,523 (Cindy Macha, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL AVIATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $638,669, expenses of $480,447 and total assets of $530,887 at year end.
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