ROGALLO FOUNDATION INC

NAGS HEAD, NC

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The Rogallo Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Nags Head, North Carolina. The foundation was established in 1974 to honor Francis Rogallo, a NASA scientist who invented the flexible wing, also known as the Rogallo Wing. The foundation's mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of Francis Rogallo and his contributions to aviation and space exploration.

The Rogallo Foundation Inc. is dedicated to promoting education and research in aviation and space technology. The foundation operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the history of the Rogallo Wing and its impact on aviation and space exploration. The museum is open to the public and offers educational programs and events for all ages.

Additionally, the Rogallo Foundation Inc. sponsors an annual Rogallo Kite Festival, which attracts kite enthusiasts from around the world. The festival showcases a variety of kites, including those designed by Francis Rogallo himself.

The foundation also supports research and development of new applications for the Rogallo Wing, including its use in unmanned aerial vehicles and other emerging technologies. The Rogallo Foundation Inc. is committed to preserving the history of aviation and space technology and inspiring future generations of innovators.

ROGALLO FOUNDATION INC is a History Museum in NAGS HEAD NC. US MID #8403700869

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact ROGALLO FOUNDATION INC

ROGALLO FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1839
NAGS HEAD
NC
27959-1839

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MID # 8403700869
Name ROGALLO FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 582072503
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.951032, -75.623727
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 970400
US Census Block: 2000