named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
B-17G I’ll Be Around Restoration and Display
Restoration and indoor display of a B-17G aircraft, a key artifact of the museum.
Joseph A. Moller Library & Archives
An extensive library and archives holding collections related to the 390th Bombardment Group, including rare books, personal stories, and institutional memory.
Museum Collections and Exhibits
Displays of thousands of objects including military-issued clothing, medals, bullets, flight instruments, nose art, B-17 art gallery, POW exhibit, crew photo exhibit, and a replica of the control tower at Parham Field.
Square J Bulletin
A quarterly magazine published by the museum, featuring articles and content related to the 390th Bombardment Group.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Aviation Fly-In & Community Events 3 activities
- Hosting Events and ReunionsHosts an annual 390th Bomb Group Reunion and other events, such as those featuring firsthand accounts from WWII survivors, to engage with the community and preserve historical narratives.
- Hosting Events and ReunionsHosts an annual 390th Bomb Group Reunion and other events, such as those featuring firsthand accounts of historical events, to connect with veterans and the public.
- Hosting Events and ReunionsHosts an annual 390th Bomb Group Reunion and other events, such as those featuring firsthand accounts from World War II, to engage with veterans and the public.
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Military Aviation & Missile Museum Operations 3 activities
- Operating a Museum and ExhibitsOperates a museum located in Hangar #8 on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, attracting over 110,000 visitors annually. The museum maintains a collection of exhibits, documents, photographs, and objects, including a restored B-17 bomber, to tell the story of the 390th Bombardment Group and its role in the Allied Victory in Europe.
- Operating a Museum and ExhibitsOperates a museum located in Hangar #8 on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, attracting over 110,000 visitors annually. The museum maintains a collection of exhibits, documents, photographs, and objects, including a restored B-17 bomber, to tell the story of the 390th Bombardment Group and its role in World War II.
- Operating a Museum and ExhibitsOperates a museum located in Hangar #8 on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, attracting over 110,000 visitors annually. The museum maintains a collection of exhibits, documents, photographs, and objects, including a restored B-17 bomber, to tell the story of the 390th Bombardment Group and its role in World War II.
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Aviation Historical Publication Production 2 activities
- Publishing a Quarterly MagazinePublishes a quarterly magazine called "Square J Bulletin" to share information and stories related to the 390th Bombardment Group.
- Publishing a Quarterly MagazinePublishes a quarterly magazine called "Square J Bulletin" to share information and stories related to the 390th Bombardment Group.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Providing Research AssistanceProvides research assistance for the 390th Bombardment Group and its veterans, supporting historical inquiry and documentation.
- Providing Research AssistanceProvides research assistance for the 390th Bombardment Group and its veterans, supporting historical inquiry and documentation.
- Providing Research AssistanceProvides research assistance for the 390th Bombardment Group and its veterans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$926K78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$238K20%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$960K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$256K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$7.20M
Cash$952K
Investments$3.58M
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$7.11M
Liquid reserves56.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BUCKINGHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $49K |
board members · 11
- ALLAN S MOLLER — PRESIDENT
- BARBARA CARR — DIRECTOR
- CAROL WARNER — DIRECTOR
- CHARLOTTE JAMES — DIRECTOR
- DON MCKELLAR — DIRECTOR
- FRANK DRAIN — SECRETARY
- MARY TRUITT — TREASURER
- PHIL SAMPONARO — DIRECTOR
- RANDOLPH HANNON — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD BUSHONG — DIRECTOR
- RON SABLE — VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 10/22)
relationships · 24
who they work with
- 1091st Quartermaster Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 1143rd Military Police Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 1689th Ordnance S and M Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 18th Weather Squadron Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 2034th Fire-Fighting Platoon Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 216th Finance Section Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 30th Station Complement Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 383rd Service Squadron Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 390th Strategic Missile Wing Partner — Worked with the Missile Wing to transfer the B-17G to the museum.
- 423rd Air Service Group Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 458th Sub-Depot Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 563d Postal Unit Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 827th Engineer (Aviation) Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- 878th Chemical Company Partner — Ground crew consisted of members from this unit assigned to the 390th Bomb Group.
- Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio Partner — Loaned a B-17 bomber to the 390th Memorial Museum in 1980.
- Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Partner — Provides free admission to members of the 390th Memorial Museum.
- Eighth Air Force Historical Society Partner — Collaborated with veterans to form their own association.
- Eighth Army Air Force Government — Was one of forty bomb groups serving with the Eighth Army Air Force during World War II.
- National Archives Partner — Referred to descendants seeking complete service records.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — Provides free admission to members of the 390th Memorial Museum.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — The 390th Memorial Museum is located on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, and admission to the 390th Memorial Museum is included with the Pima Air & Space Museum gate fee.
- Pima Air & Space Museum Partner — The 390th Memorial Museum is located on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, but is a separate nonprofit organization.
- U.S. Army Air Forces Government — Was an essential component of the Allies’ strategic bombing mission against Germany and occupied Europe as one of over sixty U.S. Army Air Forces bomb groups established in 1943.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office Partner — Referred to non-descendants wishing to find information about a veteran.