Aerospace Museum of California (EIN 942831253) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Thomas Jones

Phone

9166433192

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Aerospace Museum of California, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $343K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Honoring the past and inspiring the future through STEM education, the Aerospace Museum of California (AMC) delivers a world-class experience that celebrates aviation and aerospace while inspiring the next generation of innovators, explorers, and leaders.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $846,552

Program Service Revenue $869,883

Investment Income $4,410

Other Revenue $277,670

TOTAL REVENUE $1,998,515

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $968,018

Fundraising Expenses $179,012

Program Expenses $1,181,825

Other Expenses $687,451

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,655,469

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,998,515	$1,443,593	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,655,469	$1,663,899	0.0%
Net Income	$343,046	$-220,306	-2.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

353

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

$191,250

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thomas Jones	President & CEO	40.00	Officer	$191,250	$0	$191,250
Karen Jones	VP - Advancement	40.00		$170,000	$0	$170,000
Linda Martin	Board Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Sample	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Bittman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Thomas	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Lonergan	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Launey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Taylor Toledo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Harris	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cathy Cook	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Neil Brown	Vice Chair	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Long	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr General Davie	Exec Board Dir	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Cuff	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Desmond	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anastasia Long	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roger Dickinson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Peters	Director	1.00	Director	$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
2025	$1,998,515	$1,655,469	$3,798,317	$343,046
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,507,026	$1,586,533	$3,776,228	$-79,507
2022	$811,067	$1,238,785	$4,184,493	$-427,718
2021	$1,778,488	$1,231,655	$4,664,414	$546,833
2020	$950,431	$1,009,904	$4,239,564	$-59,473
2019	$1,573,063	$899,138	$4,085,482	$673,925
2018	$704,167	$1,012,752	$3,501,995	$-308,585

Aerospace Museum of California