Sponsor an Aircraft
Name sponsor on an individual aircraft restoration — plaque recognition, restoration progress reports, and a private flight-line visit.
501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT
Support the Collection
Your gift keeps the shop working, the hangar open, and visits free.
The Caldwell Collection is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving historic aircraft, the stories behind them, and the WWII-era hangar that houses them. Keeping every one of these aircraft flying, and returning the next ones to flight, takes resources.
Your support funds the materials, engines, and skilled labor behind each restoration; the ongoing maintenance of Hangar 3; free public hours; and educational programming for students and community groups.
Ways to Support
Make a Donation
Your tax-deductible donation directly funds aircraft restoration, hangar preservation, and public programming. One-time or recurring gifts both welcome.
Tax status501(c)(3) — all gifts deductible
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Volunteer
Opportunities for aviation enthusiasts, students, and community members. Restoration assistance, event support, docent programs.
Commitment4 hours/week, flexible
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Corporate Sponsorship
Support an individual aircraft restoration, underwrite an event, or become a sustaining partner.
Tiers$5K / $15K / $50K+ annual
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GIVING TIERS
What your gift does
Every dollar goes toward the materials, labor, and programming that keep this Collection flying.
$100
Friend
Supports one hour of skilled restoration labor in the shop.
Give $100 →$250
Supporter
Helps cover the routine maintenance that keeps the Collection flying.
Give $250 →$500
Patron
Funds a batch of period-correct hardware or archival preservation supplies.
Give $500 →$1,000
Benefactor
Underwrites apprentice training or a student-group visit program.
Give $1,000 →Gifts of $25 and $50 are just as welcome. To sponsor an aircraft restoration or make a larger gift, get in touch. Impact figures are illustrative estimates.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsor a project
For individuals, families, companies, or foundations who want their support tied to a specific piece of the Collection.
Sponsor Flying Days
Underwrite a Saturday Flying Day event. Public recognition, opportunity to bring guests, and behind-the-scenes access.
Sponsor Education
Fund school-group visits, student apprenticeships, and docent training.
Sponsor the Archive
Support the digitization of manuals, handbooks, and photos so they’re available to researchers and the public.
Start a Sponsorship Conversation
Sponsorship packet available on request.
RECENT IMPACT
Where your support goes
Every gift directly funds restoration labor, hangar operations, and free public access. Here's what donor support has already made possible.
1931
Curtiss-Wright Travel Air B-14-R
This one-of-a-kind Lambert Speedwing took home the Bronze Lindy at AirVenture 2025 — restored, maintained, and flying thanks in part to donor support.
1943
Hangar 3 renovation
A 30,000-square-foot WWII hangar brought back to active aviation use. Donor funding bridged the gap between the City of El Reno partnership and the public opening.
Tue–Sat
Free public admission
No turnstiles, no ticket booth. Your support is what keeps the hangar doors open to the public five days a week at Mustang Field.
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIVING
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
The Caldwell Collection, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2024. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
- Legal nameThe Caldwell Collection, Inc.
- EIN33-2415367
- Tax status501(c)(3) public charity
- Mailing address6600 S Mustang Field Rd, Hangar 3, El Reno, OK 73036
A written acknowledgment will be provided for every gift. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.
VOLUNTEER
Join the Ground Crew
The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field runs on volunteers. Join students, community leaders, and aviation enthusiasts in hands-on work at a WWII hangar in El Reno.
As a volunteer, you'll be part of a living aviation museum where the aircraft are not statues — they actually fly. Whether you're passionate about aviation, enjoy greeting guests, or simply want to serve your community, there's a place for you here.
What We're Looking For
- Dependable and professional
- Comfortable engaging with visitors of all ages
- Able to commit to a consistent volunteer schedule (weekly or monthly)
- Enthusiastic about history, storytelling, and teamwork
Volunteer Roles
Museum Hosts & Docents
Greet visitors, answer questions, and tell the stories behind the aircraft.
Event Support
Assist during special events, fly-ins, and educational programs.
Maintenance & Preservation
Help care for exhibits, displays, and museum spaces.
Administrative Support
Assist with behind-the-scenes organization and projects.
Benefits
- Community service hours documented.
- Museum volunteer apparel.
- Access to the aviation community behind the Collection.
- Documented service record for academic and professional applications.
How to join
1
Fill out our volunteer application below
2
Attend a brief orientation
3
Join the crew
Crew Apparel — Every volunteer gets a free T-shirt.
ARTIFACT DONATIONS
Contribute to the Collection
Do you own a piece of aviation history? The Caldwell Collection actively seeks donations and long-term loans of historically significant aircraft and artifacts — historic aircraft, aviation memorabilia, archival materials, and period photographs. Each piece adds to what visitors see and to what we know about these airplanes.
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Questions About Giving?
Reach out and we'll answer any questions about donations, sponsorships, or planned giving.
info@thecaldwellcollection.org