Are you passionate about supporting our local military heroes and ensuring the success of vital missions that protect our community and nation? If so, we invite you to become a part of something truly special, a local nonprofit organization – the 162d Fighter Wing Air Guardians.
The Air Guardians are a dedicated group of patriotic local professionals who are deeply passionate about the mission of the 162d Fighter Wing. We provide invaluable support to the citizen airmen and their families who work tirelessly to uphold that mission. We have their back and help them make it work.
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Become a sponsor with the Air Guardians and Guardian ANGels.
The Air Guardians and the Guardian ANGels Education Fund are two separate entities. The Air Guardians is a socially beneficial local non-profit whose funds are used for the operation of the organization. The Guardian ANGels are designated as a 501(c)(3) nontaxable charitable organization for educational programs and scholarships.
Funds are used for education and scholarships only. Both groups work as one and are comprised of dedicated volunteers only. 100% of the funds received are used to support the organization’s goals.
FAQs
An organization created and operated for charitable or socially beneficial purposes rather than to make a profit.
In Arizona, if you contribute to the 162d Fighter Wing (FW) Guardian ANGels, you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your State taxes. The organization’s Tax ID number is 501c(3)-47-2265695.
We are following 501(c)(3) restrictions. The Guardian ANGels funds can only be used for education and scholarships. The Air Guardians organization is a 501(c)(4) and manages all other funds to run the organization.
All members and board members of the Air Guardians are volunteers and receive no compensation for their work. Unlike most other nonprofits, every dollar we receive goes directly toward our mission.
A member can volunteer for any committee, tour, or event. Please follow this link to the ‘fun stuff’.
Memberships start at $162 annually. Please follow this link to learn more about the membership and get started.
No, you do not need to be an active volunteer to be a member.
Yes, you can. Remote members can also volunteer if they would like to. We have ongoing projects that could be done remotely, like writing articles, photography work, etc…
A select group, with a specific agenda, will travel to Washington for a 2-day trip. They will meet with Senators and Congressmen, based on their availability.
Your donation goes directly to support our mission. Please follow the link to the Donor page for further details.
100% of your donation goes directly to support our mission.
The Air Guardians do accept in-kind donations through the 162d Family Readiness Center.
Guardian ANGels – Yes
Air Guardians – Not usually.
Yes, you may donate to someone of your choice.
A recurring donation can be arranged with Treasure approval.
Yes – to the Guardian ANGels Education fund #C-3 46-2265695
No – to the Air Guardians general operating fund #C-4 0727949
The amount of scholarships depends entirely on available funding and applicant pool. Typically, we give 3-5 scholarships per year.