Salute Veterans Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accepts aircraft of nearly every type and condition — piston singles and twins, experimental, light sport, gliders, helicopters, warbirds, and project airframes. Ferry-flight or trucked transport, an IRS tax acknowledgment, and net proceeds that fund programs serving U.S. veterans nationwide.
Our donation line supports Salute Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
AirplaneDonations.org is now part of VeteransDonations.org, and the process here is built around how aircraft donations actually work. Airworthy aircraft can be flown out by a ferry pilot; non-airworthy, out-of-annual, or project aircraft are disassembled and trucked from the hangar or tie-down. Piston singles and twins, experimental and homebuilt aircraft, light sport aircraft, gliders, helicopters, and warbirds are all workable — as are airframes, engines, avionics, and partial ownership interests.
Net proceeds fund Salute Veterans Inc.'s veteran employment programs, transition resources, and the free national directory at VeteransDirectory.org — a resource that helps veterans find the services they've earned.
Ferry or trucked transport · Tax receipt · Supports veterans
The process is built for aircraft from first contact through the tax acknowledgment. Evaluation, transport logistics, and documentation guidance are handled on our end.
Call to donate a vehicle at 1-888-324-2772 or complete the form with the make and model, N-number, airworthiness status, and the airport or location. Logbook and registration details help us evaluate the aircraft quickly.
Airworthy aircraft can be ferried out by a qualified pilot; non-airworthy aircraft are disassembled and trucked. Logistics are coordinated to your aircraft and airport at no cost to you, anywhere in the United States.
After the aircraft sells, your IRS tax acknowledgment is prepared and provided. Because aircraft are higher-value donations, a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 often apply — the shared tax page covers the specifics.
Aircraft across every category — single- and multi-engine piston aircraft, experimental and homebuilt, light sport aircraft, gliders and sailplanes, helicopters, and warbirds. Airworthy, out of annual, or non-flying project aircraft are all workable, along with airframes, engines, avionics, and partial or fractional ownership interests.
Cessna · Piper · Beechcraft · Cirrus · Mooney · Grumman · Diamond · Single-Engine Piston · Multi-Engine Piston · Experimental & Homebuilt · Light Sport Aircraft · Gliders & Sailplanes · Helicopters · Warbirds · Vintage Aircraft · Project Airframes · Engines · Avionics · Partial Interests
Aircraft donations are a straightforward way to move a high-value asset while supporting veterans — and to avoid the cost and hassle of a drawn-out sale. Here is what sets the program apart.
Your donation supports Salute Veterans Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit under Tax ID 84-2016237. Every acknowledgment is IRS-compliant and fully documented.
Airworthy aircraft are ferried out by a qualified pilot; non-airworthy aircraft are disassembled and trucked from your hangar or tie-down. Transport is coordinated to your aircraft at no cost to you.
Aircraft out of annual, with run-out engines, damage history, or as non-flying project airframes are all workable. Condition is rarely a disqualifier — the aircraft and parts market absorbs a wide spectrum.
We help confirm what's needed — FAA registration, logbooks, airworthiness certificate, and bill of sale — before transport is scheduled. Missing or incomplete records are a common, workable situation.
The receiving charity prepares the appropriate IRS acknowledgment for your donation. See the tax deduction rules for the appraisal and Form 8283 requirements on higher-value aircraft.
Net proceeds — after transport and auction costs — support Salute Veterans Inc.'s veteran employment programs, transition resources, and the free national directory at VeteransDirectory.org.
Practical reading on the donation process, what qualifies, the tax rules, and how your donation supports veterans.
A step-by-step walkthrough from first contact through the tax acknowledgment — N-number, logbooks, transport logistics, and what to expect.
From piston singles and twins to experimental, gliders, helicopters, warbirds, and project airframes — the types and conditions accepted.
How the IRS treats vehicle and equipment donations — Form 1098-C, Form 8283 Section B, and the qualified-appraisal rules that typically apply to higher-value aircraft.
Where the proceeds go, the programs your donation supports, and how higher-value aircraft gifts fit veteran-serving work.
Your contribution supports Salute Veterans Inc.'s programs and helps keep VeteransDirectory.org — a free national resource directory for transitioning veterans, their families, and caregivers — running and growing. Card, appreciated stock, crypto, and donor-advised fund grants are all accepted. Every gift supports Salute Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (Tax ID: 84-2016237).
Tax-deductible · Salute Veterans Inc. 501(c)(3) · Tax ID: 84-2016237