Need recommendations! (Donating airplane to charity)

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Oct 2, 19, 4:32 pm

Ana_

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Need recommendations! (Donating airplane to charity)

Does anyone know and has used a charity to donate a plane with? I have an old Cessna that I am considering donating for the tax deduction, but would love to hear from people who have gone through the process. Any recommended charities?

Oct 3, 19, 6:42 pm

Lion20

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Have you asked Goodwill?

Oct 4, 19, 8:12 pm

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Maybe a local chapter of EAA? Vocational high school?

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Nov 6, 19, 8:05 am

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How about the youth program that introduces young people to flying? Experienced pilots take the kids for a free ride and show them planes. They have camps, rallies, and help Scouts get aviation badges.

It's called "Young Eagles."

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights

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Dec 1, 19, 11:41 pm

marcfrench

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a donation is tax deductible? how do they know we made a donation ? (IRS)

Dec 2, 19, 10:11 am

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Originally Posted by marcfrench

a donation is tax deductible? how do they know we made a donation ? (IRS)

The Internal Revenue Service has established standards for charitable contributions. See Charitable Contribution Deductions page on irs.gov, please.

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