The Lindbergh Foundation furthers the pioneering legacy of Charles and Anne by promoting innovation in the technology and uses of flight, while honoring the Lindberghs’ unique emphasis on balance. The Lindbergh Foundation was founded in 1977 by Neil Armstrong, General James Doolittle, Sir Edmund Hillary and other friends of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. It has a rich pedigree in aviation, and a strong track record of supporting innovators. It is governed by a board that consists of prominent names in aerospace. The Lindbergh Foundation's newest program - the Lindbergh Innovation Forum - is a global platform to showcase breakthrough innovation in aviation. It features inspiring and provocative presentations by entrepreneurs and inventors, that expose the audience to leading edge concepts that are shaping the future of flight. It demonstrates how key breakthroughs will dramatically change our conception of an aircraft, and how these coming changes will affect us all. The Lindbergh Innovation Forum also provides the aviation community with a unique opportunity to participate in the future of aviation by developing valuable, mutually beneficial connections with aviation trailblazers. The Lindbergh Foundation is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt nonprofit organization.