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Plain text SPIRIT OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2020–2025. https://furp.org/org/spirit-of-flight-foundation-260505368. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). SPIRIT OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2020–2025]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/spirit-of-flight-foundation-260505368
MLA “SPIRIT OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION.” furp.org, tax years 2020–2025, https://furp.org/org/spirit-of-flight-foundation-260505368. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2020–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990 · revenue $325K · expenses $147K · assets $2.4M
- EIN
- 26-0505368
- Address
- 205 N PILATUS LN, NAMPA, ID 83687-2002
- Website
- WWW.SPIRITOFFLIGHT.ORG
- NTEE code
- A50 Museum, Museum Activities (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File, as A500)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- January 2008 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Donor-advised funds
- Sponsor: its returns say it maintains donor-advised funds (latest tax year 2024). Figures by year
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO SAVE AND DISPLAY AIRCRAFT AND FLIGHT MOMORBILIA TO HONOR ALL US VETRERANS AND TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AVIATION AND AVIATION HISTORY
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 7 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
7 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon R Page | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracey L Page | SECRETARY TREASURER | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Pedersen | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dennis Ruch | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Doug Eastman | DIRECTOR | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kim Peticolas | DOCENT | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Celia Morrissey | DOCENT | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON R PAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACEY L PAGE | SECRETARY TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS RUCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG EASTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PETICOLAS | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CELIA MORRISSEY | DOCENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $325,240 | $146,649 | $2,367,255 | $2,367,255 | $325,240 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $373,436 | $28,634 | $2,188,664 | $2,188,664 | $373,436 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $459,935 | $51,611 | $1,889,318 | $1,852,093 | $459,935 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $322,731 | $38,203 | $1,456,267 | $1,443,770 | $322,731 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $40,869 | $27,623 | $1,164,838 | $1,159,243 | $40,869 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $49,008 | $49,085 | $1,218,937 | $1,194,928 | $49,008 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $71 in all, tax years 2021 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $71 | 3 | $20 | 2023 | 2021-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPIRIT OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION” | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SOUTHERN HERITAGE AIR FOUNDATION | LA | A50 | $577,565 | $694,596 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| FARLEY L BERMAN FOUNDATION INC | AL | A50 | $509,835 | $36,322 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| RPM FOUNDATION | WA | A50 | $220,604 | $388,582 | Vice Chair & CEO,AAT | $365,722 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| Santa Elena Foundation | SC | A50 | $229,151 | $404,739 | Executive Dir. | $74,250 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION | SC | A50 | $327,557 | $4,681 | Board Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| SHIELD FOUNDATION | AZ | A50 | $183,609 | $183,609 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| SWEET HOUSE FOUNDATION | MI | A50 | $433,032 | $340,884 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| HOLLYWOOD SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION | CA | A50 | $221,378 | $199,295 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS FOUNDATION INC | FL | A50 | $200,618 | $104,144 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF HUNTERS HOME FOUNDATION | OK | A50 | $172,759 | $159,008 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| VACAVILLE MUSEUM FOUNDATION | CA | A50 | $256,461 | $291,035 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| HOUMAS HOUSE FOUNDATION | LA | A50 | $437,193 | $485,341 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO FOUNDATION INC | NY | A50 | $262,204 | $33,076 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| NEW IBERIA MUSEUM FOUNDATION | LA | A50 | $392,480 | $195,687 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| SCITOPIA FOUNDATION | IL | A50 | $250,007 | $71,698 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| THE COMING KING FOUNDATION | TX | A50 | $210,381 | $380,907 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| PORTLAND CHINATOWN HISTORY FOUNDATION | OR | A50 | $281,728 | $363,745 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $36,750 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| ARCOLA FOUNDATION | IL | A50 | $355,143 | $272,474 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| ILWACO HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WA | A50 | $211,656 | $217,593 | Executive Director | $43,655 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| WHEELWRIGHT MUSUEUM FOUNDATION | NM | A50 | $210,923 | $739,098 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| THRONATEESKA HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC | GA | A50 | $592,925 | $725,209 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| INDIANA ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDATION INC | IN | A50 | $235,555 | $193,327 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
| MUZEO FOUNDATION | CA | A50 | $516,592 | $539,052 | Executive Dir. | $113,033 | Same NTEE code A50, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $146,649 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $88,243 | - | - | - | 60.2% | |
| Other (as described) | SCHEDULE O OTHER EXPENSES | $54,045 | - | - | - | 36.9% |
| Travel | $3,377 | - | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Insurance | $984 | - | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Total | $146,649 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $28,634 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $525
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $16,101 | - | - | - | 56.2% | |
| Office expenses | $8,243 | - | - | - | 28.8% | |
| Travel | $3,687 | - | - | - | 12.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $525 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $58 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES | $20 | - | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $28,634 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $51,611 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $578
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $21,660 | - | - | - | 42.0% | |
| All other expenses | $12,760 | - | - | - | 24.7% | |
| Office expenses | $7,609 | - | - | - | 14.7% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE | $3,507 | - | - | - | 6.8% |
| Travel | $2,418 | - | - | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | AIRCRAFT EXPENSES | $2,255 | - | - | - | 4.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $578 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | ACCOUNTING FEES | $350 | - | - | - | 0.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $344 | - | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $130 | - | - | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $51,611 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $38,203 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $1,223
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $12,292 | - | - | - | 32.2% | |
| All other expenses | $10,357 | - | - | - | 27.1% | |
| Office expenses | $8,476 | - | - | - | 22.2% | |
| Travel | $2,723 | - | - | - | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MOVING EXPENSE | $1,800 | - | - | - | 4.7% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,223 | - | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | AIRCRAFT EXPENSES | $589 | - | - | - | 1.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 | - | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE | $143 | - | - | - | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | LICENSE AND PERMITS | $100 | - | - | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $38,203 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $27,623 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $200
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $16,131 | - | - | - | 58.4% | |
| Office expenses | $6,222 | - | - | - | 22.5% | |
| All other expenses | $2,241 | - | - | - | 8.1% | |
| Travel | $1,803 | - | - | - | 6.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $391 | - | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE | $384 | - | - | - | 1.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $200 | - | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE/TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $140 | - | - | - | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE FEES | $101 | - | - | - | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | LICENSE/PERMITS | $10 | - | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $27,623 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $49,085 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $36,807 | - | - | - | 75.0% | |
| Office expenses | $8,403 | - | - | - | 17.1% | |
| Travel | $1,582 | - | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE | $760 | - | - | - | 1.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $705 | - | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | LICENSE/PERMITS | $310 | - | - | - | 0.6% |
| Information technology | $283 | - | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES | $235 | - | - | - | 0.5% |
| Total | $49,085 | 100% |
Donor-advised funds
Donors to individual donor-advised funds are not public. These filings show what the sponsor reports, not who gave.
As reported on Schedule D Part I (and the Form 990 Part IV question “did the organization maintain donor advised funds”). Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
| Maintains DAFs | DAFs held | Contributions | Grants | Value at year end | Other funds held | Other contributions | Other grants | Other value at year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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