Field of Firsts Foundation (FOFF)

The Field of Firsts Foundation was approved by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to help raise initial funds for the design and construction of the College Park Aviation Museum. The Foundation's ongoing mission is to seek support for exhibits and educational programs of the museum. You are invited to become a museum benefactor by joining the Field of Firsts Foundation as a "wings member." The Foundation has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Become a Benefactor

You are invited to become a museum benefactor by joining the Field of Firsts Foundation as a "Wings member."

Wood & Fabric Wings $100-249

Name in Benefactors Book
One-Year Museum Admission for One

Bronze Wings $250-$999

Name in Benefactors Book
One-Year Museum Admission for One
15% gift shop discount

Silver Wings $1,000-$2,999

Name on Silver Wings Plaque in Museum
Name in Benefactors Book
Lifetime Museum Admission for One
15% gift shop discount

Gold Wings $3,000-$4,999

Name on Gold Wings Wall
Name in Benefactors Book
Lifetime Museum Admission for One
15% gift shop discount
5 free guest passes

Platinum Wings $5,000+

Name on Platinum Wings Wall
Name in Benefactors Book
Lifetime Museum Admission for Two
15% gift shop discount
10 free guest passes

Corporate Wings $5,000+
(Organization/Corporate One-time Donation)

Name on Corporate Wings Plaque
Free daytime or after hours tour for organization/business OR Free after hours museum rental (up to 5 hours)
Free use of auditorium for meeting

Diamond Wings $10,000+
(One-time Donation)

Name on Diamond Wings Plaque
Free after hours tour for up to 50 family & friends by Museum Director or Curator
Free after hours Museum rental use (up to 5 hours)
15% gift shop discount
15 free guest passes

Please make checks payable to: The Field of Firsts Foundation
You may also donate to the FOFF on the installment plan. Payments will be cumulative and apply towards any of the others categories up to "Platinum Wings".