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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To honor America’s aerospace pioneers and memorialize and share their impact for the inspiration of leaders to come. From early flight to space travel, we strive to create a distinctive educational resource that will inspire future generations to appreciate our nation’s extraordinary aviation heritage and the men and women who created it.

Year, State Incorporated:
1962, OH

The National Aviation Hall of Fame offers a variety of educational and outreach programs designed to inspire and engage learners of all ages. From immersive STEM-focused experiences in the Innovation Lab and interactive exhibits honoring aviation legends, to the Wings of Women mentoring program, summer camps, and classroom resources, these programs celebrate the achievements of air and space pioneers while encouraging the next generation to reach new heights. At the heart of the organization is the annual Enshrinement program—an inspiring ceremony that honors the most impactful individuals in aviation history, preserving their legacies and sharing their stories to educate and motivate future generations.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $1,741,248
Total Program Expenses $1,741,248

Chief Executive
Aimee Maruyama, President/CEO

Compensation*
$179,172

Chair of the Board
Doug Schwartz, Managing Partner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cardinal Aviation Advisors

Board Size
25

Paid Staff Size
6

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.38%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on National Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $2,712,115
Investment Income $37,784
Other Revenue $8,012
Total Income $2,757,911

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $2,757,911
Total expenses: $2,017,835
  Program expenses $1,741,248
  Fundraising expenses $37,482
  Administrative expenses $239,105
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $740,076
Beginning Net Assets $2,552,400
Other Changes In Net Assets $85,044
Ending Net Assets $3,377,520
Total Liabilities $80,390
Total Assets $3,457,910

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