Civic Intelligence

Bafb Cold War Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 83-4267639

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 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

21st percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-105%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

42nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Down

$3,569,515

Down $492,839 (-12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$3,568,004

Down $493,194 (-12%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,511

Up $355 (+31%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$470,615

Down $269,948 (-36%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$963,809

Up $408,396 (+74%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$493,194

Down $678,344 (-366%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th 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: $4,061,1982024Assets 2025: $3,569,515Liabilities 2025: $1,511Net Assets 2025: $3,568,0042025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,569,515
Liabilities$1,511
Net Assets$3,568,004
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 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: $185,1502024Revenue 2025: $470,615Expenses 2025: $963,809Net Income 2025: -$493,1942025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$470,615
Expenses$963,809
Net Income-$493,194
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$719,207
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$1,874,319$1,961,719▲ $87,400
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,170,598$1,151,605▼ $18,993
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,000,637$439,391▼ $561,246
Inventories for Sale or Use$16,800$16,800→ $0
Total Assets$4,062,354$3,569,515▼ $492,839
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,156$1,511▲ $355
Total Liabilities$1,156$1,511▲ $355
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,061,198$3,568,004▼ $493,194
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,061,198$3,568,004▼ $493,194
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,062,354$3,569,515▼ $492,839

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,151,605$168,724$1,320,329
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay42nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Gay ShipleyChairman
Barrett HarrisonVice-chairma
Christian F Ostermann PhdExecutive Di
Elizabeth SmithSecretary
Michael JacquesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$281,419
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$87,400
Other Revenue
$101,796
All Other Contributions
$226,419
Change in Net Assets
$-493,194
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$626,671
Professional Fundraising Fees$266,513
Total Fundraising Expense$266,513
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$70,625
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising-$323,975-$323,975
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$266,513$266,513
Other Salaries and Wages-$67,785-$67,785
Fees for Services Other-$62,832-$62,832
Depreciation Depletion$51,065--$51,065
Travel-$50,662-$50,662
Occupancy-$49,639-$49,639
Conferences and Meetings-$32,805-$32,805
Other Expenses-$7,277-$7,277
All Other Expenses-$7,256-$7,256
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,290-$5,290
Fees for Services Legal-$4,067-$4,067
Payroll Taxes-$2,840-$2,840
Office Expenses-$2,397-$2,397
Total Functional Expenses$51,065$646,231$266,513$963,809
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$335,791
Professional Fundraising Fees$266,513
Fundraising Direct Expenses$248,592

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$332,769$332,769$239,547$93,222
Total Events$332,769$332,769$239,547$93,222
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
2026-03-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Smith
Formed
2019
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
3

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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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,569,515
Liabilities
$1,511
Net assets
$3,568,004
Revenue
$470,615
Expenses
$963,809
Net income
-$493,194
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.00$3.57$0.47$0.96$0.49
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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