Rick Mantei Charitable Fund

Important Notice: This website is currently being updated to more accurately describe Rick Mantei and The Mantei Team’s community service, aviation outreach, and veteran appreciation activities. This site does not collect contributions, process contributions, issue tax receipts, or accept funds on behalf of any organization.

Events

Supporting Harvest Hope Food Bank with a Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery

The Rick Mantei Team is proud to continue its annual partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank, helping provide Thanksgiving meals to families across South Carolina. This season, Rick Mantei delivered...

Supporting Families in Need Through The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Outreach

As part of its ongoing community commitment, The Rick Mantei Team is honored to continue its Thanksgiving partnership with the Salvation Army of Columbia. Each year, Rick Mantei supports the...

Supporting Oliver Gospel Mission with Holiday Meal Community Service

In continued partnership with Oliver Gospel Mission, The Rick Mantei Team, along with founder Rick Mantei and his assistant Paul Britton, delivered 20 frozen turkeys to the Mission’s downtown Columbia...

The Rick Mantei Team Partners with Operation Christmas Child to Bring Joy to Children Worldwide

The Rick Mantei Team is honored to support Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, a global ministry that shares the message of God’s love through gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need. This...

Advocating for Veterans: Supporting Gary McCracken’s Fight for Recognition

The Rick Mantei Team remains deeply committed to supporting veterans and ensuring they receive the care and recognition they’ve earned. Recently, Rick Mantei accompanied Vietnam-era veteran Gary...

Remembering Maj. Gen. Thomas Frederick Rew (1922–2025)

A Life of Service, Faith, and Flight The Rick Mantei Team joins the community in remembering the extraordinary life of Maj. Gen. Thomas Frederick Rew (USAF, Ret.), who passed away on October 12, 2025...