MILITARY AVIATION PRESERVATION SOCIETY

EIN: 341651715 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CANTON, OH

Total Revenue
$857,232
Total Expenses
$672,133
Total Assets
$2,792,471
Net Assets
$2,761,810
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
ROBERT SCHWARTZ
Phone
3308966332
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MILITARY AVIATION PRESERVATION SOCIETY, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $857K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $185K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

MAINTAIN A MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACTIVELY PRESERVING THE HISTORIC AIRCRAFT, RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF MILITARY AVIATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $404,831

RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT MUSEUM FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPLAYING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MEMORIALS AND AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS. THE MUSEUM IS...

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RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT MUSEUM FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPLAYING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MEMORIALS AND AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RESTORATION LABOR, MUSEUM GUIDES, FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND GIFT SHOP ATTENDANTS ARE MADE UP OF APPROXIMATELY 120 VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED SERVICE HOURS OF 445,064 DURING 2023 AT NO COST TO THE ORGANIZATION. 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN&BANQUET HALL,RESTROOM RENOVATIONS WITH HVAC & OBSERVATION WINDOWS AND CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS/EQUIPMENT WERE COMPLETED OVER 2018-2020. 2ND FLOOR RENOVATIONS WITH BAR/DINING AREA COMPLETED IN 2021. WORK BEGUN IN 2023 FOR DISPLAY OF A SIGNFICANT DONATION OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE BOB HOPE FOUNDATION. FLIGHT SIMULATORS REPLACED IN THE TRAINING ROOM WITH MAPS FUNDS. THE CURATOR FUND WAS ACTIVE IN UPGRADING DISPLAY CASES, GRAPHICS DISPLAYS, INCLUDING TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE BANQUET HALL AND ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE KOREAN/VIETNAM DISPLAY WITH LINDH FAMILY FOUNDATION FUNDS. ROOF RENOVATIONS IN RESTORATION BUILDING AND THE MAIN HANGAR PROJECT BEGAN IN 2020 IS NOW COMPLETED IN 2023. POWER STATION REPLACEMENT WITH TRANSFORMERS SUBSTATION, MOTOR POOL AND SHED PROJECTS ARE TO BE COMPLETED IN 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $77,161

AIRCRAFT RESTORATION, TOOLING, LIBRARY AND MEMORIAL DISPLAYS FOR DESIGNATED MUSEUM RESTORATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR A MULTIPURPOSE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY INCLUDING HANDS ON AVIATION RELATED PRESENTATIONS...

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AIRCRAFT RESTORATION, TOOLING, LIBRARY AND MEMORIAL DISPLAYS FOR DESIGNATED MUSEUM RESTORATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR A MULTIPURPOSE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY INCLUDING HANDS ON AVIATION RELATED PRESENTATIONS AND AUDIO VISUAL PROGRAMS. SEVERAL NEW DISPLAYS WERE COMPLETED AND UPDATED TO WITH THE USE OF GRANTS FROM THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. FIVE NEW AIRCRAFT INCLUDING OV-1, PITTS SPECIAL,F102, F86A AND C47 ARE NEW ADDITIONS TO THE RESTORATION COLLECTION DURING 2019/2020 AND RESTORATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. IN 2021, AN F7U NAVAL AIRCRAFT WAS ACQUIRED AND RESOTRATIONS ARE UNDERWAY. A NEW RESTORATION PROJECT ACQUIRED IN 2023 FOR THE MUSEUM COLLECTION C130 HERCULES AIRCRAFT FROM GOVERNMENT SURPLUS. MAPS PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS PARADES, PICNICS, AIRSHOWS, SCOUTING, VETERANS PROGRAMS AND OHIO NATIONAL GUARD FOOD DRIVES. .

Program 3
Expenses: $71,145

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF MILITARY AVIATION AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE OPERATIONS OF THE AVIATION MUSEUM FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALONG WITH SPECIFIC...

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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF MILITARY AVIATION AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE OPERATIONS OF THE AVIATION MUSEUM FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALONG WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR GROUPS SUCH AS HIGH SCHOOL US HISTORY CLASSES, BOY SCOUTS, AND OTHER SUCH YOUNG PEOPLES' ORGANIZATIONS. SEVERAL VETERANS PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS ARE ALSO HELD EACH YEAR. MAPS CHARTERS A CUB SCOUT GROUP AND SPONSORS SPECIAL GROUP EVENTS FOR THE ALL AGE SCOUTS. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 231 LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH GRANT FUNDS LOUISE TIMKEN FOUNDATION, AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. MAPS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS TO TOUR THE MUSEUM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,288
Program Service Revenue $295,158
Investment Income $23,784
Other Revenue $122,002
TOTAL REVENUE $857,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $157,947
Fundraising Expenses $16,406
Program Expenses $553,137
Other Expenses $514,186
TOTAL EXPENSES $672,133

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $857,232 $768,851 +0.1%
Expenses $672,133 $560,442 +0.2%
Net Income $185,099 $208,409 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
825
Employees
8
Volunteers
120

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$32,000
Total Directors
7
$52,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIM KOVESCI EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$52,000 $0 $52,000
REED KIMBALL DIRECTOR ED 5.00
Officer
$32,000 $0 $32,000
DENNIS BACHTEL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL CODY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HOLLIS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM JACKSON DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE KINNEY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN RAMSAY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER HERBST TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHWARTZ CHAIRMAN 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $857,232 $672,133 $2,792,471 $185,099
2022 $768,851 $560,442 $2,561,757 $208,409
2021 $595,284 $477,392 $2,251,919 $117,892
2020 $591,940 $491,089 $2,116,794 $100,851
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