Founded in 1966, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc. is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and fundraising organization that supports the development of the National Naval Aviation Museum. With nearly 10,000 dues-paying members, the Foundation is financially self-sufficient. Through the management of various revenue-generating operations - such as the IMAX® Naval Aviation Memorial Theater and the Flight Deck Store – 100 percent of all donations are used for the development of the Museum and its associated educational programs. The Foundation has raised tens of millions of dollars over the years and is governed by a Board of Directors and Trustees. Feel free to view our Corporate Directory. The Foundation offers several opportunities for citizens to support its mission. Click on the links below to learn more about how you can get involved!