NGPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accredited by GuideStar, who recognizes the NGPA as a Platinum Level non-profit. Their mission is to revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving. We are proud to be recognized and showcased by this remarkable organization. To see more on GuideStar or download the NGPA profile, click here. 

NGPA is also accredited by Charity Navigator, an American independent charity watchdog organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the United States. To see the National Gay Pilots Association profile on Charity Navigator, click here.

 

Build Your Legacy

For more than 30 years, NGPA members who share a passion for the sky have come together to share their passion to make the world a better place. There is no better way to solidify your legacy than to become a Flight Deck member with a sustaining gift to the NGPA.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on the generous gifts our members and donors provide that support our global mission of full equality in aviation.

Your gift can be used to help the NGPA at large, or it can be directed to specific missions such as the Annual Fund, Advocacy Fund, Mentorship Fund, or the Scholarship Fund.

We invite you to join us and share your passion today!

 

Flight Deck Member Benefits


Baseline Flight Deck Levels and Donation Amounts

  • Flight Engineer: $300

  • First Officer: $600

  • Captain: $1,200

  • Chief Pilot: $2,400


Baseline Flight Deck Benefits - all Flight Deck members receive the following: 

  • Recognition in NGPA programs and publications

  • Invitation to exclusive Flight Deck Member Reception at select events

  • Flight deck status and benefits are valid until the last day of the twelfth month from the date of the donation (Example: A membership donation is made on 9/16/23. That flight deck membership would expire 9/30/24).


Chief Pilot Members include all of the above benefits, and:

  • Dinner pre-boarding (seating) at Winter Warm-Up events

 

Legacy Flight Deck Member Benefits

To join or get more information about our Legacy Flight Deck Memberships, please email [email protected] or call 866-800-6472.


Legacy Member Levels and Donation Amounts:

  • The Coleman Pioneer League: $5,000

  • The Earhart Voyager Club: $10,000

  • The Trippe Clipper Circle: $25,000

  • The Wright Flyer Fellowship: $50,000

 

General Legacy Member Benefits (during active membership):

  • Recognition in NGPA programs and publications

  • Invitation to exclusive Flight Deck & Legacy Member receptions at select events

  • Reserved table named in honorarium at our annual Winter Warm-Up Gala event

  • Legacy member benefits are valid until the last day of the twelfth month from the date of the donation or for the duration of the Legacy Donation Agreement (if applicable)

 

Specific Legacy Member Level Benefits: 

The Coleman Pioneer League – all General Legacy Member Benefits and:

  • Bottle of wine on reserved table at our annual Winter Warm-Up Gala event

  • Model biplane Curtiss JN "Jenny"

The Earhart Voyager Club – all General Legacy Member Benefits and:

  • 2 reserved tickets (available for purchase) for both the Cape Cod Classic and the Winter Warm-Up events held until 2 weeks from the event

  • Bottle of wine on reserved table at our annual Winter Warm-Up Gala event

  • Model 10 Electra aircraft

  • Lifetime Flight Deck Membership as "Legacy Alumni," including Chief Pilot benefits

 

The Trippe Clipper Circle – all General Legacy Member Benefits and:

  • 2 reserved tickets (available for purchase) for both the Cape Cod Classic and the Winter Warm-Up events held until 2 weeks from the event

  • 4 complimentary drink coupons per person at dinner banquet (8 maximum)

  • Model Boeing 314 Clipper only (does not include aircraft from other levels)

  • Seating with NGPA Board Member during one annual event

  • Lifetime Flight Deck Membership as "Legacy Alumni," including Chief Pilot benefits

  • Lifetime NGPA Membership

The Wright Flyer Fellowship – all General Legacy Member Benefits and:

  • 4 reserved tickets (available for purchase) for both the Cape Cod Classic and the Winter Warm-Up events held until 2 weeks from the event

  • 4 complimentary drink coupons per person at dinner banquet (8 maximum) and a bottle of wine at banquet table

  • By-name recognition by the Chairman or Executive Director of NGPA at our annual events

  • Model Wright Flyer Aircraft only (does not include aircraft from other levels)

  • Seating with the NGPA Executive Director or Board Chair during one annual event

  • Lifetime Flight Deck Membership as "Legacy Alumni," including Chief Pilot benefits

  • Lifetime NGPA Membership