Who we are, and how it came to be.
We are family and friends of the crew and passengers of the United States Air Force Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft 61-0328.
In the fall of 2004 there were a series of events that occurred which started an emotional journey. It started with a simple email from a stranger with a heavy heart. The ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation is a physical continuance of that journey.
The Foundation is managed and operated by volunteers, 100% of your donation goes toward the ARIA mission.
The ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit public charity , and is exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is recognized by the IRS as a public charity with a status under section 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.
In addition to monetary donations the ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
You can contact the IRS Toll Free at 1-877-829-5500 to verify our tax exempt status or go to the IRS web site at http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78.
| ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation Internal Revenue Service Advanced Ruling |  |
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| ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation Public Charity Ruling Letter |
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| State of Maryland Charitable Organization Certificate of Registration | |
Writing a check to the ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation, or donating money online with your credit card, is generally tax deductible and is the simplest and most direct way to contribute. If you itemize your tax deductions, your donation to the ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation is generally fully deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. The ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
You should consult a tax advisor for individual advice regarding deductibility of donations to the ARIA 328 Memorial Foundation.