Samaritan Aviation was founded in the fall of 1999.
It began as a response to needs the co-founders, Gary
Bustin and Mark Palm, experienced on a missions trip
to Papua New Guinea.
The ministry is often referred to as "An Adventure in
Faith". Without faith in God and his plan for this
ministry, Samaritan would be nothing. With faith in
Him, Samaritan Aviation is able to focus on the
physical and spiritual needs of individuals in remote
parts of the world. What an Adventure!
There are four aspects of the ministry: Mercy Flights,
the JetSet, Papua New Guinea, and Mexico. For more
information on these areas of ministry please go to
the Ministry page.
DENOMINATION
Q. Is Samaritan Aviation the ministry of a particular
denomination?
A. Samaritan Aviation does not belong to any
particular denomination. We work in cooperation with
those in agreement with our doctrinal statement (see "what we believe").
FUNDING
Q. How is Samaritan Aviation funded?
A. Five sources fund the ministry of Samaritan
Aviation:
- Gifts of individuals who take an interest in our
vision of ministering to people in remote areas.
- Support from churches that decide to partner with
Samaritan Aviation.
- Grants from charitable foundations.
- Donations from businesses and corporations.
- Income from fundraising events such as our Hangar
Party and Golf Classic.
Q. How can I support Samaritan Aviation?
A. We value both prayer and financial support. You
can learn more about opportunities to give to
Samaritan Aviation by clicking on "Financial Support."
To join as a prayer support partner, please use the"Contact" button to request a prayer card and more
information. You can also host a home meeting where a
representative from Samaritan Aviation will make a
presentation to your Bible study or group of friends.
Q. How can I be sure that my gift will be properly
accounted for and used wisely?
A. Samaritan Aviation has adopted an open book policy.
We will provide a financial statement to anyone who
makes a request in writing. We are committed to
absolute financial integrity because we understand
that we are to give an account of ourselves as
stewards of God's money.
Q. Is my gift to Samaritan Aviation tax deductible?
A. Yes, Samaritan Aviation is a not-for-profit 501(C)3
organization and all gifts are tax deductible.
LEADERSHIP
Q. Who is responsible for the leadership of Samaritan
Aviation?
A. All final decisions are made by an eight-member
board of directors. We also lean heavily on the advice
of our professional advisors.
Q. Is it possible to have a representative come speak
to my church or home group?
A. Yes, we would be happy for the opportunity to speak
to your group concerning the vision of Samaritan
Aviation, however we recommend that you contact us as
early as possible.
If you have further questions please feel free to
contact us by phone or email.
Our number is:
970.249.4341
E-MAIL-ADDRESSES
Q. How can I contact Samaritan Aviation
via e-mail?
A. To send an e-mail to Samaritan Aviation click "Contact" or send to:
Contact@samaritanaviation.com
For Gary Bustin send to:
GaryB@samaritanaviation.com
For Mark Palm send to:
MarkP@samaritanaviation.com
For the Prayer Ministry send to:
Prayer@samaritanaviation.com
Samaritan Aviation
PO Box 492
Montrose, CO 81401
970.249.4341
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