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Pan AM Historical Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2653271 · Walnut Creek, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To collect preserve arrange for presentation availability of any and all records memorabilia artifacts and other items of historical interest relating to the history of Pan American World Airways and its predecessor and affiliated companies in order to preserve and promote Pan Am legacy.

Income
$193,634
Spending
$201,765
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Highest pay
$15,477, director

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% 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 (5)
  1. $31,468 spent. The Foundation engages in digital preservation of historic motion pictures of the airline industry and makes them available to others producing documentaries. In addition the Foundation has embarked on a program of archival preservation. A collection of films has been acquired and the Foundation is engaging film archivists and researchers to identify those of historic significance with a goal of cataloging and transferring to high end digital videos.
  2. $17,374 spent. The Foundation continues to expand its website www.panam. org to include more social media presence and enables the Foundation to reach a far broader audience than current Foundation membership and promotes historic legacy and heritage of the airline.
  3. $54,637 spent. The Foundation donates a portion of the digitized film collection during 1920s to 1980s to the San Francisco International Museum to make such films available for public access viewing at the SFO Airport Museum
  4. $13,360 spent. The Foundation produces an annual calendar featuring historic Pan Am pictures and anniversary dates for the benefit of the membership as well as a wider audience in furtherance of its mission to preserve and promote the airlines heritage and activities.
  5. $9,035 spent. The Foundation issues a newsletter three to four times annually to update members on projects events exhibits and social media presence. It includes news photos and achievements of other members.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2012.

    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 January 2013.

    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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