Why sponsor?

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Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

When You Sponsor, Your Organization:

  • Supports youth development in aerospace and STEM education

  • Empowers emergency services volunteers 

  • Connects with a highly skilled, diverse volunteer network and leadership 

  • Maximizes social return on investment 

Our Impact by the Numbers

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Youth Development

32,000+ Youth provided STEM education programs 

27,744 Orientation Flights for cadets and ROTC

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Volunteer Strength

Nearly 70,000+ Volunteers nationwide 

Presence in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C. 

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Critical Missions

34 Lives Saved in 2024 search and rescue efforts

102,642 Flight Hours in 2024 

540+ Powered Aircraft - World's largest single-engine piston aircraft fleet 

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Community Value

$280,813,722 in volunteer service hours in 2024 

3.7:1 Return on Investment 

Every $1 spent returns $3.70 in community value 

Contact us.

capsponsor@gocivilairpatrol.org