Civic Intelligence

Bafb Cold War Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-4267639

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 27, 2025

Organization ProfileTHENATIONALCOLDWARMUSEUM.ORG
4701 Memorial DriveBlytheville, AR 72315

(870) 532-2100

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

77th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

4.8%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,062,354

Up $185,321 (+4.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,061,198

Up $185,150 (+4.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,156

Up $171 (+17%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Down

$740,563

Down $312,561 (-30%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$555,413

Up $74,812 (+16%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$185,150

Down $387,373 (-68%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2019: $306,954Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $306,9542019Assets 2020: $405,475Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $405,4752020Assets 2021: $953,531Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $953,5312021Assets 2022: $3,304,402Liabilities 2022: $875Net Assets 2022: $3,303,5272022Assets 2023: $3,877,033Liabilities 2023: $985Net Assets 2023: $3,876,0482023Assets 2024: $4,062,354Liabilities 2024: $1,156Net Assets 2024: $4,061,1982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,062,354
Liabilities$1,156
Net Assets$4,061,198
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2019: $313,348Expenses 2019: $6,394Net Income 2019: $306,9542019Revenue 2020: $219,018Expenses 2020: $120,497Net Income 2020: $98,5212020Revenue 2021: $725,285Expenses 2021: $177,229Net Income 2021: $548,0562021Revenue 2022: $2,649,729Expenses 2022: $299,733Net Income 2022: $2,349,9962022Revenue 2023: $1,053,124Expenses 2023: $480,601Net Income 2023: $572,5232023Revenue 2024: $740,563Expenses 2024: $555,413Net Income 2024: $185,1502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$740,563
Expenses$555,413
Net Income$185,150
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,015,359
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The national cold war museum is a non-profit organization that, inspired by the setting of a retired u.s. Air force base, shares the importance of the cold war--a unique superpower rivalry that prevailed between the u.s. And soviet union from the end of world war ii until the collapse of the u.s.s.r.--exploring it s military strategy, its impact on the country and its effect on world relations. As a destination for the region, the nation and the world, the museum expands understanding through the innovative presentation of facts, captivating experiences and tours of original u.s. Air force facilities. The national cold war museum, located on eaker air force base, will be recognized as a major tourist attraction in arkansas that will provide an immersive and authoritative experience in informing, interpreting and honoring the legacy of the cold war.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,058,528$1,874,319▼ $184,209
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,166,859$1,170,598▲ $3,739
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$634,846$1,000,637▲ $365,791
Inventories for Sale or Use$16,800$16,800→ $0
Total Assets$3,877,033$4,062,354▲ $185,321
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$985$1,156▲ $171
Total Liabilities$985$1,156▲ $171
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,876,048$4,061,198▲ $185,150
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,876,048$4,061,198▲ $185,150
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,877,033$4,062,354▲ $185,321

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,170,598$117,660$1,288,258
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Gay ShipleyChairman
Barrett HarrisonVice-chairma
Elizabeth SmithSecretary
Michael JacquesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$533,079
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$96,693
Other Revenue
$110,791
All Other Contributions
$518,079
Change in Net Assets
$185,150
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$352,062
Professional Fundraising Fees$148,402
Total Fundraising Expense$148,402
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,949
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising-$222,875-$222,875
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$148,402$148,402
Other Salaries and Wages-$51,301-$51,301
Depreciation Depletion$50,487--$50,487
Occupancy-$26,053-$26,053
Travel-$7,072-$7,072
Other Expenses-$5,747-$5,747
Payroll Taxes-$3,648-$3,648
Conferences and Meetings-$3,224-$3,224
Office Expenses-$3,005-$3,005
All Other Expenses-$900-$900
Total Functional Expenses$50,487$356,524$148,402$555,413
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$382,331
Fundraising Direct Expenses$274,796
Professional Fundraising Fees$148,402

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spy Gala$377,332$377,332$269,738$107,594
Total Events$377,332$377,332$269,738$107,594
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bafb Cold War Museum
EIN
83-4267639
Phone
8705322100
Address
4701 MEMORIAL DRIVE, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Jacques
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8705322100
Signed
2025-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Smith
Formed
2019
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
THOMAS SPEIGHT & NOBLE CPA'S
Address
420 W WALNUT ST, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315-2726
Preparer
James F Speight Jr
Phone
8707625831
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The national cold war museum is a non-profit organization that, inspired by the setting of a retired u.s. Air force base, shares the importance of the cold war--a unique superpower rivalry that prevailed between the u.s. And soviet union from the end of world war ii until the collapse of the u.s.s.r.--exploring it s military strategy, its impact on the country and its effect on world relations. As a destination for the region, the nation and the world, the museum expands understanding through the innovative presentation of facts, captivating experiences and tours of original u.s. Air force facilities. The national cold war museum, located on eaker air force base, will be recognized as a major tourist attraction in arkansas that will provide an immersive and authoritative experience in informing, interpreting and honoring the legacy of the cold war.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The national cold war museum will be recognized as a major tourist atraction in arkansas that will provide an immersive and authoritative experience in informing, interpreting and honoring the legacy of the cold war.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,062,354
Liabilities
$1,156
Net assets
$4,061,198
Revenue
$740,563
Expenses
$555,413
Net income
$185,150
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$0.00$4.06$0.74$0.56$0.19
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.88$0.00$3.88$1.05$0.48$0.57
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.30$0.00$3.30$2.65$0.30$2.35
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.00$0.95$0.73$0.18$0.55
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.22$0.12$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.31$0.01$0.31