Private foundation · EIN 30-0075287 · Washington, District of Columbia · Arts, culture & humanities

The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $553K total, median $277K. 50% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$553K
Median grant
$277K
Stays in DC
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Raf MuseumNw Ll London UK, DCSupport for rafmuseum programs$550K
British and Commonwealth Rembrance ProjectDunstable, MASupport service & sacrifice madeby british & commonwealth personnellin times of war$3,000

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Will Gildner, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $553K across 2 grants, a median of $277K.

Where does The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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