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CAP Foundation

Civil Air Patrol Foundation promotes and supports Civil Air Patrol by providing direct funding to CAP and its programs, missions, and operations, including strengthening squadrons and wings and providing scholarships for cadets and aerospace education.

The foundation also helps donors leave a legacy and a lasting impact in supporting volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

Our staff supports this work by providing education regarding estate planning and working with alumni, members, and donors who want to include Civil Air Patrol in their wills and other planning documents, including life insurance policies and retirement accounts.

We also work with donors and their advisers on comprehensive financial and estate plans that will benefit the donor and the donor's family, descendants (if applicable), and preferred charities.

All consultations with donors and potential donors are confidential, without a fee or a charge, and without obligation in any form.

Funds currently in the Foundation

The following funds have been established in the Civil Air Patrol Foundation:

Civil Air Patrol Foundation Board of Trustees

  • Col. Rajesh Kothari, CAP (Chair)
    Managing Director, Cascade Partners
  • Dr. Sharon DeVivo
    President, Vaughn College
  • Mr. Dan Drohan
    Founder & CEO, Solairus Aviation
  • Ms. Deborah Hecker
    Director Flight Operations Training Policies & Procedures, American Airlines
  • Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, USAF (Ret)
    Vice Chair, Past President, Tuskegee Airman, Inc.
  • Brig. Gen. Bernard Skoch, USAF (Ret)
    Commissioner for CyberPatriot (Retired), Air & Space Forces Association
  • Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, CAP
    Past National Commander of Civil Air Patrol
  • Mr. Carlos Zendejas
    Vice President, Horizon Air
  • Mr. Tripp Adams
    Defense Council, Truman Security Project
  • Maj. Gen. Amy Courter
    Past National Commander of Civil Air Patrol
  • Capt. Clifton Curtis
    Retired United Airlines pilot
  • Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker, USAF (Ret)

If you're interested in learning more about setting up a permanent scholarship or endowment fund, or establishing a fund for a specific CAP activity, program, squadron or wing, contact us today!