YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Ypsilanti, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3603828
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Ypsilanti, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3603828
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Yankee Air Museum Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $47.1K to one grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MICHIGAN AEROSPACE FOUNDATION, INC. HAS RAISED FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF A 3,000 MEMBER YANKEE AIR MUSEUM TO REBUILD A HANGAR AND MUSEUM AFTER A FIRE DESTROYED THEM AND TO EXPAND THE MUSEUM WITH THE GOAL TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF AVIATION HISTORY AND SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN'S ROLE IN THIS HISTORY. MULTIPLE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN INITIATED TO ACCOMPLISH THE BEGINNING OF THIS REBUILDING AND EXPANSION. A MASTER PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED TO WILLOW RUN AIRPORT, INCLUDING GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES, TOPOLOGICAL STUDIES IN PREPARATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW NUSEUM BUILDINGS. THE FOUNDATION IS IN THE MIDST OF A FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION/RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BOMBER PLANT. THE GOAL IS TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT, BASED ON FUNDRAISING SUCCESS, IN EARLY 2020 AND BEGIN MOVING THE EXISTING YANKEE AIR MUSEUM INTO THE RENOVATED BOMBER PLANT.
Cause Areas
2
Physical and earth sciences
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YANKEE AIR FORCE INC
Belleville, MI
$3.9M
88%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
No. YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC give?
YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $240 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $47 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include YANKEE AIR FORCE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
YANKEE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.