Donations
Your Donations Changes Lives
Our mission is to equip youth with practical, real-world skills—blending technical training with leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking, all through the lens of aviation, and your donation can help us continue to realize our goals. Flight Club 502 is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non profit and all donations are fully tax deductible. 100% of donations go back to the youth through programming & outreach, scholarships, and club operations. IRS charitable contribution documentation available upon request.
Ways To Donate
There are several ways you can help: donate directly through our donor program, purchase a chance to win an aircraft, shop our online store, or donate your aircraft. If you’re a UPS employee, UPS will match your donations 100% up to $1,000. For major gifts, endowment contributions, named scholarships and legacy gifts please contact info@flightclub502.org.
Donate Your Aircraft
The aircraft donation program is great way to find a new home for your aircraft while supporting youth aviation programs. Aircraft donors are able to claiming a tax deduction for market value of the aircraft or equal to gross proceeds of the sale. In addition to the tax advantages, donors can take pride knowing their donation supports youth flight scholarships, aviation summer camps, and helps more kids get involved in aviation. Flight Club will either sell the aircraft outright or raffle the aircraft.
The process is quick, simple and straightforward. Here’s how it works in 5 easy steps.
Step 1: Contact Flight Club to discuss the specifics of your airplane.
Step 2: We help you determine the aircraft’s market value.
Step 3: To complete the donation, all that’s required is for the donor to sign two simple documents – a bill of sale and letter of agreement.
Step 4: Once these documents are signed Flight Club 502 assumes all the financial responsibilities for the aircraft. Then we will determine the best use for the aircraft at Flight Club 502 (raffle, flight training, etc.)
Step 5: Lastly, Flight Club 502 will provide the donor with all the IRS tax documentation to ensure you receive the tax benefits.
For more information or to discuss donating your aircraft, please call (502) 208-6809 or email info@flightclub502.org.
Donor Programs
WRIGHT FLYER LEVEL
$1 – $500
EARHART
LEVEL
$500 – $1000
SPIRIT OF
ST. LOUIS LEVEL
$1000 – $5000
APOLLO
LEVEL
$5000 +
UPS Gives Back
Help Kids Explore Aviation Through Flight Club 502. Flight Club 502 has reached nearly 1000 youth and introduced them to Aviation. As a youth and volunteer led non-profit, 100% of donations go directly to programs, aviation scholarships and Aviation STEM activities. Just $40 per month allows hundreds of kids’ exposure to all that aviation has to offer!
It’s Easy…Donate Directly Via UPS GIVES BACK on your EFK.
Step 1: Open the icon on your EFK
Step 2: Login with Your GEMS
Step 3: Type “Flight Club 502” in “Find Cause”
Step 4: Click on Flight Club 502
Step 5: Click “Donate”
Step 6: Chose a one time or recurring donation and Submit. Remember UPS Matches 100% up to $1000!
2025 Youth Outreach Donors
Thank You Sponsors
and Individual Donors
