Originally Posted by
martymayes
I think arod138 wants 501(c)(3) status as he is interested in raising money through tax deductible donations to finance a warbird restoration/flying hobby. 501(c)(7) contributions are not tax deductible and the donations would have to come primarily from the members convinced to join. The latter would work if one is interested in forming a flying club with the objective of restoring and flying a warbird. Of course, once the project is complete, everyone will want to participate in flying the plane -- actually that all sounds like it might work as long as you sign up members with fat wallets.