Giving Opportunities

Our donors are special. They give from their hearts to the flock, because they love their own companion birds, or they understand Free Flight's mission and truly support our work in the community.

Free Flight is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) exotic bird sanctuary. We rely heavily on the support of our members and loyal donors to maintain an excellent quality of life for our birds. Please, consider joining this group of passionate supporters in offering a sheltering, nurturing environment for companion parrots at Free Flight.

 

Vehicle Donation Program

Free Flight accepts donations of cars, trucks, boats, and more through CARS, a fellow nonprofit! Our vehicle donation program has been a tremendous success in raising funds for our flock and putting old vehicles to good use. If you or someone you know has an unused vehicle, consider turning it into a tax-deductible gift to support our programs!

Click here for details.


Free Flight Donor Recognition Board

Free Flight Donor Recognition Board

Click here for full list of donors. Be sure to see our donor board on display when you visit the sanctuary.

Recent major grants

  • Ark AntiquesIn honor of Lucy the Amazon Parrot

  • Chris DukeMemorial to Andrea Borr Duke

  • Conrad Prebys Foundation

  • Del Mar Foundation

  • Makenna "Kiki" Browne & FamilySpecial Memorial Fund

  • Petco Foundation

  • Wheatley Foundation

  • Wilson Sexton Foundation — In honor of Vice Chairman Jean Tirey Sexton and Romeo the Parakeet


Free Flight Income 2021

Click here to view our 2021 990 or here for our IRS 501(c)3 Status Determination Letter.

 

Wish List

There are many things we need to reach our goals.

View our Amazon wish list

Cash donations are the simplest way to make an impact, however, we also gratefully accept in-kind donations such as…

  • USA Forever Stamps

  • Clear storage tubs

  • Large trash cans with wheels

  • Pond supplies

  • Bird Toys (*please pre-approve with staff for safety!)

  • Grooming supplies (heavy duty nail files, medical scissors, towels)

  • Office Supplies (Sharpies, highlighters, pens, cardstock paper, copy paper, tape, binders, notebooks, page protectors)

  • Yard Maintenance Supplies (Work gloves, rakes, brooms, dust pans, heavy duty spray bottles, BBQ grill scrapers)

  • Assorted Tools (Drill & Drill set)

Please call or email if you would like more information about how to fulfill an item from our wish list.

858-481-3148
freeflightbirds@live.com


Estate Planning

Estate planning options to cover the care of your companion bird or to help support our mission.

  • Adoption Plan: Free Flight will help find the ideal home for your parrot, or he/she would stay at Free Flight.

  • Lifelong Care Plan: Secure the lifelong care of your parrot at Free Flight.

  • Pet Trust: Set up a trust for the care of your parrot and hire an administrator.

  • Gift Plan: Designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.

If you are interested in estate planning, please Contact Us for additional information.