Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ashland, Nebraska, registered in 1980, with $4,657,065 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003 EIN 47-0619646 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.7M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.8M
Net assets
$15.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum: 37 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $4.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $257KNet assets $15.0M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.2M
Total liabilities
$257K
Net assets
$15.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,657,065▲4.1% | $4,818,813▲12.9% | $14,953,819▼1.1% | $15,210,623▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,474,513▲4.6% | $4,269,957▲2.1% | $15,114,728▲1.4% | $15,508,091▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,279,106▲33.2% | $4,180,286▲15.0% | $14,910,172▲2.5% | $15,183,610▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,213,097▲130% | $3,636,477▲26.9% | $14,546,028▼2.8% | $15,128,012▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,395,213▼36.5% | $2,864,926▼3.4% | $14,969,408▼8.9% | $15,595,933▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,196,550▲4.0% | $2,964,674▲4.8% | $16,439,121▼4.5% | $16,896,581▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,112,209▼4.6% | $2,828,316▲12.4% | $17,207,245▼4.0% | $17,637,129▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,214,752▼14.3% | $2,517,165▲6.1% | $17,923,352▼1.1% | $18,512,277▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,583,433▲26.3% | $2,372,720▼5.5% | $18,117,545▲1.2% | $18,644,980▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,045,608▼19.9% | $2,511,807▼21.4% | $17,906,832▼2.5% | $18,476,610▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,555,035 | $3,195,123▲16.3% | $18,373,031▼3.4% | $18,967,005▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,747,941▲21.5% | $19,013,119▼2.8% | $19,452,554▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,261,778▼8.0% | $19,558,485▼0.8% | $19,925,879▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,457,803 | $19,716,184 | $20,100,739 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $259K total
4 grants to Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum totaling $259K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $20,300 |
| Nebraska Children and Families Foundation | Operating expenses | 2023 | $16,394 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2018 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2017 | $172,147 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0619646, based in Ashland, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum's EIN?
- Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0619646.
- How much revenue does Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum report?
- Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum reported $4,657,065 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum have?
- CharityIndex grades Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (EIN 47-0619646) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.