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What is the mission of MAF?
Beyond airplanes, what other technology services does MAF offer?
How is MAF funded?
How does MAF spend the funds it receives?
How is MAF accountable for its funds?

Giving to MAF and Our Missionaries


How can I give to MAF?
May I give to MAF through United Way?
May I give to MAF through the Combined Federal Campaign?

Serving with MAF


Does MAF need volunteers?
How can I serve with MAF on a short- or long-term basis?

MAF Flights

 
Does MAF fly overseas from the U.S.A.?

Contacting MAF


How do I contact MAF staff by e-mail?
What are the MAF address and phone numbers?

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What is the mission of MAF?

Our passion is to see individuals, communities, and nations transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We promote this transformation by positioning Christ-centered staff in strategic locations worldwide utilizing aviation, communications, learning technologies, other appropriate technologies and related services. In accomplishing our mission, we collaborate with churches, subsidiaries, partners, and networks.

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Beyond airplanes, what other technology services does MAF offer?

Where Aviation was once the entire ministry, today it is but one of three primary ministry thrusts that also include Communications and Learning Technologies.

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How is MAF funded?

This year, it will require $38.3 million to operate ongoing programs, launch new initiatives, expand some services, and complete four key projects (excluding two capital campaigns).

Total funding from support raised by MAF missionary staff and from field revenue* amounts to $29,096,162 or 76 percent of total operating costs. We seek the remaining 24 percent - or $9,205,680 - from caring partners: individuals, churches, and foundations. View the MAF Reports for more details.

* The mission organizations we serve defray only a portion of the costs. Nationals with little or no resources increasingly need our services, and in such cases, MAF subsidizes costs even more.

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How does MAF spend the funds it receives?

Ministry Activities - Direct & Indirect
(Evangelism & Church Nurture (VIDEO), Medical Assistance, Community Development, Crisis Relief (VIDEO), National Training & Capacity Building)

$20,816,883

Missionary Staff Expense
(Salary& Benefits, Housing, Medical Care, Language School, Children's Education, Travel )

$13,693,282

Fundraising & Program Support
Includes fundraising costs associated with two capital campaigns.

$3,791,677
 

Total Expenses

$38,301,842

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How is MAF accountable for its funds?

Accountability and Trust

Financial gifts to Mission Aviation Fellowship are a sacred trust. We utilize funds wisely and for the purposes designated by the donors. MAF maintains the highest standards of financial accountability and public disclosure to donors, the government, and the world at large. An independent audit is counducted annually.

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a member of:


The Mission Exchange (formerly ECFA)

CrossGlobal Link (formerly IFMA)
WEA World Evangelical Alliance
AERDO Association of Evangelical Relief and Development Organizations
IAMA International Association of Missionary Aviation
CSC Christian Service Charities

Annual Reports are available on the Reports page. To receive a copy of the most recent MAF Audited Financial Statement, please send an email to

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How can I give to MAF or an MAF missionary?

There are several different ways to help support MAF financially. To give to a MAF missionary click here. If you would like to donate online and help make an impact right away, click here to donate online. Each method is listed here.

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May I give to MAF through United Way?

In most cases you can give to MAF through your workplace United Way campaign. However, you should check with your employer to make sure it's possible to designate MAF on your pledge form. When giving through United Way, it is not possible to designate your gift to a specific MAF missionary or project.

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May I give to MAF through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?

Yes! Simply designate #10989 (the MAF ID number) on your pledge form. MAF is listed under "Christian Service Organizations of America." However, when giving through CFC it is not possible to designate your gift to a specific MAF missionary or project.

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Does MAF need volunteers?

We love and appreciate our volunteers! You too can be part of the MAF ministry. Perhaps you have served as a missionary, or felt God's call at one time, but the circumstances were not right. Or, God placed missions on your heart only recently. Whatever your situation, God can use you, if you are willing. Click here to learn more.

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How can I serve with MAF on a short- or long-term basis?

Click here to learn more about career missionary opportunities with MAF or short-term assignments. MAF needs pilots, mechanics, information technology specialists, and teachers.

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Does MAF fly overseas from the U.S.A.?

No -- except when we ferry a new plane to one of our overseas bases. Whenever MAF acquires an additional aircraft, we modify it extensively for field operations. Then an MAF pilot flies it to its final destination. For this trip, the aircraft is equipped with an extra fuel tank containing approximately 230 gallons of fuel. The pilot is then able to fly the plane nonstop for up to 20 hours.

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How do I contact MAF staff by e-mail?

The MAF e-mail address style is the same for everyone. Simply follow this format: first initial last name@maf.org. Use all lower case letters without any spaces. For example, jdoe@maf.org

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What are the MAF address and phone numbers?

IDAHO
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 47
Nampa, ID 83653

Phone: (208) 498-0800
Toll-Free (800) FLYS-MAF

Fax: (208) 498-0801

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