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 serves as the philanthropic arm of AOPA, funding crucial programs such as the Air Safety Institute, You Can Fly, Rusty Pilots, and high school aviation STEM curriculum, which many members mistakenly believe are supported by their annual dues.
- Jennifer Storm, the new VP of the Foundation, brings a strong background in developing AOPA's educational programs and fundraising experience to her role.
- As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation relies on tax-deductible donations, offering various ways to contribute from small one-time gifts to higher-tier philanthropic societies.
- A special "You Can Fly Challenge" allows donors to double their impact, with the Ray Foundation matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $2 million for the You Can Fly program.
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