I recently bumped into Jennifer Storm at Sun n’ Fun in Lakeland and I had to admit that after congratulating her on her new role as VP of the AOPA Foundation, I really knew next to nothing about the organization. She took a few minutes between meetings and the noise of the nearby airshow to bring me up to speed.
A Look Inside the AOPA Foundation
Key Takeaways:
- The AOPA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AOPA, funding key initiatives like the Air Safety Institute, You Can Fly program, and aviation STEM education, separate from membership dues.
- Jennifer Storm, the new VP, brings a strong background in aviation education and fundraising to her role, aiming to secure donations for these vital programs.
- The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization, relying on various levels of tax-deductible donations, from one-time contributions as low as $25 to substantial philanthropic society memberships.
- Currently, donations to the You Can Fly program have a doubled impact through the 2019 You Can Fly Challenge, with the Ray Foundation matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $2 million.
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