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3% Cover the Fee

DONATE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF

THE AZIMUTH SOCIETY

  • Founding partners whose vision and generosity established the RECON Foundation's capacity to serve.
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  • Long Range SAR Sponsor
    $9,500

    Summit donors fund the complete Long Range Search and Rescue program for three to four students and an instructor — inclusive of;  Wilderness First Aid certification, land navigation, rappelling, whitewater rafting, stream crossing, backpacking and camping skills culminating in a Long Range SAR field training exercise.

    Corporate sponsors receive logo placement on the aircraft fuselage.

  • Major Program Sponsor.
    $5,000-$9,499

    Ridge donors underwrite a significant portion of an entire program cycle, making possible the experiences that change young lives.

  • Program Sponsor.
    $2,500-$4,999

    Waypoint donors sponsor a full team of five participants, building the group bonds and shared experiences that define the program.

  • Individual Sponsor.
    $500-$2,499

    Trail Head donors sponsor one or more participants through the complete program — instruction, equipment, camping, food, and rafting.

  • Entry Level.
    $70 to $499

    Every expedition begins at basecamp. These donors provide the essential equipment and supplies that ensure every participant is prepared for the journey.

SUPPORT THE MISSION

EVERY DOLLAR EQUIPS A YOUNG PERSON
The base program costs approximately $500 per participant (based on 2025 costs and expected to increase), covering instruction, equipment, camping, food, and two days of rafting. Participating families are invited to contribute what they can. The remaining costs are subsidized entirely by supporters like you.

EITC TAX CREDIT PROGRAM (pending)
The RECON Foundation is pursuing designation as a Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under the EITC program. Once approved, Pennsylvania businesses that contribute through EITC can receive a tax credit of 75% of their donation — or 90% with a two-year commitment — up to $750,000 per year. Contact us to discuss how your business can participate.

"What's Your Azimuth? Check Your Azimuth!"
Your support helps young people find their direction — in the mountains, in the classroom, and in life. Christ is our true North, and every dollar helps point a young person toward it.

The RECON Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible.
Recurring monthly giving options available.

3% Cover the Fee

$2,500

Waypoint Team Sponsorship

$9,500

Long Range SAR Sponsorship

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome any questions about our finances, governance, or operations.

  • Yes. The RECON Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. You will receive an IRS-compliant tax receipt via email immediately upon making your gift.

  • 100% of program donations fund participant costs — instruction, equipment, camping, food, and whitewater rafting. The base cost is approximately $500 per participant. Families contribute what they can; donors fund the rest. No young person is turned away for inability to pay.

  • Yes. The donation form allows automatic monthly, quarterly, or annual giving. Recurring gifts are especially valuable as they allow us to plan programs year-round. You can cancel or modify at any time.

  • Yes. Every donor above $70 is recognized by name on the Azimuth Society honor roll at their corresponding giving level. If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply indicate that preference in your donation notes and we will honor it.

  • Absolutely. We welcome volunteers with backgrounds in outdoor education, navigation, mountaineering, wilderness survival, and whitewater activities. Contact us at info@recon-foundation.org