Do you know about the Corvair Preservation Foundation?

Do you know about the Corvair Preservation Foundation?

The Corvair Preservation Foundation (CPF) – an affiliate of the Corvair Society of America – is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Chevy Corvair.  The mission of the Corvair Preservation Foundation is to document all aspects of Corvair history and to preserve significant Corvair artifacts for the enjoyment and education of the public.

The CPF enjoys an active recovery and restoration effort for Corvair vehicles & artifacts of historic relevance, provides touring Corvair exhibits for the annual CORSA Convention and other major events, funds the Frank Winchell Memorial Corvair Scholarship program and operates the National Corvair Museum along historic Route 66 outside Springfield, IL.

CPF Funding – Distinct from CORSA.  An important distinction between CORSA and the CPF is that each group is fully independent of the other in terms of all financials, memberships, and general operations.  Each has its own board of directors (CORSA) or trustees (CPF).  Specifically, the CPF is 100% funded purely from its own tax-deductible memberships and donations.  Moreover, membership in CORSA does not provide membership in the CPF – and vice-versa.  While enthusiasts are welcome and encouraged to join both, it is also worth noting that CORSA membership is not required for CPF membership.  That said, CORSA and the CPF do share  general Business Office resources to optimize collaborative initiatives, communication, and expenses.

CPF Memberships, Donations & Legacy Gifts.  To become a CPF Member, click HERE.  To make a tax deductible donation to the CPF, click HERE.  For information about making a legacy gift to the CPF, click HERE.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

*SFBA NOTE: We are a strong advocate of the CPF , its trustees and its president, Larry Claypool. SFBA co-founder and historian, Dave Newell, was instrumental in the development and birth of the CPF.*

The Corvair Preservation Foundation is asking for input from Corvair Enthusiasts

While the CPF trustees have been hard at work stabilizing the museum collection and keeping it accessible to the public, we could use your input in determining how to better serve you, the Corvair enthusiast, and further the mission of the Corvair Preservation Foundation. Please take a minute, click here, and complete the short, confidential, six-question survey. When you are done, just click submit! It’s quick, easy, and the information you provide will help us zero in on how to better serve you and the Corvair Preservation Foundation.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Larry Claypool, President

Corvair Preservation Foundation

president@nationalcorvairmuseum.org