irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $805KEDUCATION: PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO SCHOOL GROUPS IN NASSAUCOUNTY.
- #2 $399KCURATORIAL:THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS INCLUDING AIRCRAFT AND ONE OF THE THREE EXISTING COMPLETE LUNAR MODULES, AS WELL AS THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF THE EXHIBITION AND THE EXHIBIT SPACE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Curatorial Program
Preservation and display of historical artifacts, including aircraft and one of three complete lunar modules, with maintenance of exhibition spaces
Education Program
Provides educational classes and guided tours for school groups from Nassau County, focusing on aviation and aerospace history
Family Arcade & Movie Night
Evening event featuring arcade games, hands-on activities, and family-friendly films shown on a giant screen, with snacks provided
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Annual multi-day event showcasing retro video games, vendor marketplace, tournaments, and guest appearances, drawing regional gaming communities
Planetarium Shows
Immersive full-dome experiences featuring films on astronomy, engineering, and exploration, such as "Unseen Universe" and "Living in the Age of Airplanes"
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts recurring public events and community exposOrganizes and hosts annual and special events including the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, Nassau Reptile Expo, Long Island Woodworkers Show, Family Arcade & Movie Night, and Long Island Family Day, featuring themed activities, vendor exhibitions, hands-on learning, and family entertainment.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts special commemorative and benefit eventsProduces special evening events such as the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1986 World Champions and "Cars for a Cause" to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Operates a full-dome planetarium with immersive film experiencesRuns an immersive full-dome planetarium using pure laser projectors to deliver large-scale virtual reality experiences, featuring films such as "Into America's Wild" and "Living in the Age of Airplanes" with runtimes between 30 and 47 minutes.
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Historic Aviation and Transportation Museums 1 activity
- Preserves and exhibits historical aviation artifactsMaintains and secures a collection of historical artifacts including aircraft and one of the three existing complete lunar modules, such as the World War I surplus Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, and highlights the contributions of aviators to the advancement of aviation through cultural and historical exhibitions.
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Aviation-Integrated STEM Education 1 activity
- Provides educational STEM programs for school groupsConducts hands-on STEM programs for students, including classroom learning, museum experiences, and family engagement events focused on aviation, aerospace, and career exploration, such as the program delivered to the Baldwin Union Free School District.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.85M
Contributions & grants$2.30M47%
Program service revenue$1.64M34%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$910K
expenses
Total expenses$4.77M
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$3.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.29M
Cash$1.66M
Investments$296K
Liabilities$1.04M
Net assets$11.25M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREW PARTON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $252K |
| JENNIFER BAXMEYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $124K |
| SEAMUS KEANE | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS | 40 | $112K |
| DAN BOEHM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $105K |
| CAROL NELSON | DIRECTOR OF FUND RAISING | 40 | $101K |
| JOSHUA STOFF | CURATOR | 40 | $99K |
| CATHERINE GONZALEZ | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 18
- ANGIE CARPENTER — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE SHYBUNKO-MOORE — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTHUR MOLLINS — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL KEARNS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR KISHORE KUNCHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG PLAYER — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER AGUAYO-TINELLI — TREASURER
- JOSEPH GARONE — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN SEITER-CARTERIS — SECRETARY
- MARC MACDONELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK POLLACK — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL STROMER — BOARD MEMBER
- PENELOPE KOKKINIDES — CHAIR
- PETER STEARN — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD KRULIK — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT LAND — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SOPP — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSALIE DRAGO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 1986 World Champions Partner — Hosts an anniversary celebration event featuring players from the 1986 World Champions team
- American Society of Civil Engineers Partner — Collaborates on the production of the "Cities of the Future" planetarium film.
- Baldwin Union Free School District Partner — Collaborated on a hands-on STEM program for students exploring aviation, aerospace, and career opportunities.
- Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Partner — Beneficiary organization of the "Cars for a Cause" event hosted at the museum.
- Cradle of Aviation Museum Partner — Co-hosts Family Arcade & Movie Night event
- Cradle of Aviation Museum Partner — Hosts the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo at the museum venue.
- ESO Partner — Collaborated on the production of the planetarium show "Unseen Universe".
- Harry Guggenheim Partner — Sponsored Charles Lindbergh's goodwill tour of the 48 states.
- Houston Museum of Natural Science Partner — Collaborated on the production of the planetarium show "Unseen Universe".
- JetBlue Foundation Funder — Provided support for a STEM program engaging Baldwin students in aviation and aerospace education.
- Long Island Woodworkers Partner — Collaborates with Long Island Woodworkers to host an annual show featuring local artisans and craft demonstrations.
- MacGillivray Freeman Films Partner — Collaborates on the production of the "Cities of the Future" planetarium film.
- Morgan Freeman Partner — Narrator of the planetarium film "Into America's Wild"
- Nassau Reptile Expo Partner — Co-hosts the Nassau Reptile Expo event at the museum.
- New York Family Partner — Co-hosts Long Island Family Day and provides programming for families at the museum.
- Roosevelt Field Partner — Historical site associated with the museum's focus on early aviation activity and aviator community.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Integrated Programmingmethodology: community-driven event designBy embedding community events and local partnerships into museum programming, we increase accessibility and relevance, because integrating local needs and networks strengthens engagement and program impact.
- Immersive Experiential Educationmethodology: immersive-experiential-educationBy using immersive technologies like full-dome planetariums and laser projection, we create virtual reality environments that enhance learning and engagement, because sensory-rich experiences deepen understanding and inspire interest in STEM and aerospace concepts.
- Inclusive Historical Narrativemethodology: inclusive-historical-narrativeBy highlighting both prominent and underrepresented contributors to aviation history, we broaden public understanding and connection to the field, because inclusive storytelling fosters deeper engagement and relevance across diverse audiences.