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Butler County Warbirds Inc

EIN 31-1708388 · Middletown, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Educate individuals of all ages on the historical importance of aviation while America was at war and to celebrate our heroes through the preservation of their aircrafts and memorabilia as we share their stories.

Income
$84,679
Spending
$67,538
Reserves
33.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $36,154 spent. Historic Aircraft Ride Experience: Hands on learning experience. WWII Aviation and Basic flying information. 200-300 people per year.
  2. $4,009 spent. Museum Artifact Displays: 1600 Sq Ft of climate controlled area to display military and aviation artifacts from civil war thru the military's participation in the COVID 19 response. We have over 2000 visitors per year.
  3. $100 spent. Aircraft Restoration and Preservation: Restoration of aircraft to be used in our displays and ride experiences. Unable to estimate specific numbers of visitors regarding this program. However it is a draw for our museum display and will enable us to increase our WWII Flight Experience program.
  4. Partnered with the Middletown Community Foundation to start and maintain the Betty Stagg Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund will aid women in starting or advancing their careers in the field of aviation.
  5. $380 spent. Candy Bomber Event. This free community event remembers the heroes of the Berlin Airlift and offers the community a chance to experience the airport in a different way. The kids get a history lesson and get the chance to catch candy bars on parachutes as we drop them from one of the museums aircraft.
  6. $569 spent. Cookies with Santa. This free community event celebrates the holiday season as Santa Claus flies into the museum to hand out candy canes, coloring books and other crafts. Guests are able to select from a wide selection of over 1200 complimentary cookies and cups of hot chocolate and teas.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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