Historical Preservation

MISSION 

“The San Diego Automotive Museum tells the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.”

“Through the generosity of The Fusenot Foundation, the San Diego Automotive Museum can continue to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The Fusenot Foundation’s support will help develop a world-class museum with a transformative education program.”



                                                                                                             Lenny Leszczynski, Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                  San Diego Automotive Museum

MISSION STATEMENT

Preserve...Inspire...Educate...Celebrate! Preserve significant artifacts of air and space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Educate the public about the historical and social significance of air and space technology and its future promise as a pathway to advanced innovations. Celebrate aviation and space flight history and technology.

The Fusenot Foundation’s generous grants over the years have absolutely helped the San Diego Air & Space Museum preserve significant artifacts of air and space to inspiring excellence in science, technology, engineering and math. Fusenot Foundation grants enable the Museum to offer inspirational and educational special exhibits, in addition to excellent long-term exhibitions benefiting our visitors from San Diego area communities, as well as visitors from across the country and around the world! The Fusenot Foundation’s grants helped the Museum to enrich the lives of over 25,000 participants last year (2016) through special exhibits as well as the Museum’s AeroSummer Camps and engineering competitions like Fly Your Ride.

"Through the generosity of The Fusenot Foundation, the San Diego Air & Space Museum continues to encourage discovery, exploration, and advancement for people of all ages and backgrounds. The Fusenot Foundation’s support is an investment in our future – our next generations!"

James G. Kidrick, President & CEO

San Diego Air & Space Museum

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Pacific Battleship Center is to celebrate the American spirit through the preservation and interpretation of Battleship IOWA. In pursuit of this mission, we educate the public on the accomplishments and sacrifices of American patriots, and engage our guests in unique and exciting ways that bring the ship to life by connecting the past with the future.

Donations from the Fusenot Foundation contribute to ship preservation efforts. These include supporting necessary tasks such as painting, welding, electrical, pipe-fitting, deck restoration, alongside other critical restoration functions.

“The generous contribution from the Fusenot Foundation allows us to provide a world class museum that helps to educate the general public about American history.”

Johnathan Williams, CEO & President

Pacific Battleship Center