Airplane Donation
Become a part of our rich history of using aviation to serve others
Since we sent our first airplane to Kenya in 1965, Wings of Hope planes have been changing and saving lives worldwide.
Donate Your Aircraft—Change Lives
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Donating your airplane to Wings of Hope supports life-changing missions around the world—and can offer you tax benefits. When you donate, you’re not just giving up a plane—you’re giving the gift of access to critical medical care, humanitarian aid, and hope.
No other aviation non-profit organization puts your donation to better use. To learn more, contact Mike Piccirilli at (314) 705-9250 or Mike.Piccirilli@wingsofhope.ngo.
A new life for your plane. And for her passengers.
The Order of the Aviator
When you donate your aircraft, you join an elite community of aviators who share a heart for service and a spirit of generosity. We recognize your donation with the coveted Order of The Aviator medal. Display it with pride as a reminder that your donation is making a difference in the world.
Will you donate your plane and join the Order of the Aviator?
Members of the Order of the Aviator receive a medallion and a plaque encased behind glass. Members also receive a medallion lapel pin.
Donation of Amateur-Built Aircraft
While Wings of Hope is more selective during the acceptance process for an Amateur-Built aircraft, many 2 – 4 place kit-built models are readily accepted.
Meet Jared – Our 2024 Spring Airplane Raffle Winner!
When Jared got the call that he’d won a plane in Wings of Hope’s airplane raffle, he called the moment “surreal.” A C-130 pilot with the California Air National Guard and a flight instructor, Jared entered the raffle on a whim after spotting an ad online.
Now the proud owner of a Piper Cherokee 180, Jared plans to use the plane to launch a nonprofit aero club to help enlisted crew members earn their private pilot’s license—a step he says can be life-changing for aspiring military pilots.
As a father of four, Jared is also looking forward to using the plane for weekend adventures with his kids. “This plane will definitely open up opportunities to have fun with the kids,” he said.
From a chance entry to a life-changing win—congrats, Jared!