Charitable Remainder Trust

Post Date:March 20, 2017

One type of Charitable Remainder Trust (Charitable Remainder Unitrust)  may serve as a potential inflation fighter since the trust is revalued annually and may provide increased income in later years Similar to a charitable gift annuity, the charitable deduction is dependent upon the age(s) of the beneficiary (ies) and the payout rate. Some trusts may […]

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Gift Options

Post Date:March 20, 2017

Bequests Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Trust Revocable Living Trust Life Insurance Retirement Plan Assets You Can Give If you’d like to speak with a member of our staff, please contact us at (800) 424-8200, ext. 789. We’re also happy to work with your attorney or financial planner.

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Life Insurance

Post Date:March 20, 2017

If you own a life insurance policy you no longer need to protect your loved ones or business interests, you can name Paralyzed Veterans of America as the beneficiary of the policy. A second option is transferring ownership of the policy to Paralyzed Veterans in your lifetime. A third option is to purchase a new […]

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Assets to Give

Post Date:March 20, 2017

Cash Maximize your charitable deduction and deliver immediate benefits to Paralyzed Veterans of America. Stock and Other Appreciated Securities The IRS allows you one of its most significant tax breaks for gifts of appreciated securities. Life Insurance You can fund a future gift for us from your income instead of capital. Retirement Plans The balance […]

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Planned Giving Staff

Post Date:March 20, 2017

David Fanning, CFRE Senior Development Officer and Managing Director of Planned Giving 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 800-424-8200 ext 789 202-416-7789 (direct) 202-746-5104 (cell) 202-416-7640 (fax)davidf@pva.org Beth Buechner Program Manager 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 800-424-8200 ext 642 202-416-7642 (direct) 202-416-7640   faxbethb@pva.org For information on Charitable Gift Annuities: Stacy Ale, CFRE […]

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WASHINGTON, DC 3/15/17 – Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced it has honored Senator Patty Murray with the 2017 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. Senator Murray has collaborated extensively with Paralyzed Veterans government relations staff to advance legislation that enables VA to provide fertility counseling and treatment to qualifying veterans and their spouses, including […]

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WASHINGTON, DC 3/10/17 – This week, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) members have been on Capitol Hill to discuss with Congressional members the organization’s 2017 legislative priorities. This advocacy effort included educating lawmakers on the damage that people with disabilities and their wheelchairs encounter on a regular basis during air travel. Paralyzed Veterans’ broader […]

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WASHINGTON, DC 3/3/17 – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have released The Independent Budget (IB) FY 2018 recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, calling for an 8.3 percent increase in veterans medical care funding. The IB report includes detailed recommendations for funding levels […]

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Thank you

Post Date:February 28, 2017

Thank you for signing up to receive email updates from Paralyzed Veterans of America. The emails you receive will: Keep you up to date on Paralyzed Veterans news and events Provide important updates on veterans issues Offer special promotions for loyal supporters Give you a first-hand look at the crucial work for veterans you make […]

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“Though different in their pursuits and contributions, the commonalities we found in the men and women listed as the HillVets 100 were their mission and purpose of giving back to those that have sacrificed so much for our nation.” WASHINGTON, DC 2/17/17 —Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) Executive Director Sherman Gillums, Jr. has been […]

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Post Date:February 17, 2017 “Though different in their pursuits and contributions, the commonalities we found in the men and women listed as the HillVets 100 were their mission and purpose of giving back to those that have sacrificed so much for our nation.” WASHINGTON, DC 2/17/17 —Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) Executive Director Sherman […]

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Recent News

Post Date:February 15, 2017

December 2018 Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush November 2018 Ahead of Travel Holiday, Paralyzed Veterans of America Seeks Order Compelling Department of Transportation to Release Rules on Airplane Restroom Accessibility Paralyzed Veterans of America helps travelers with disabilities avoid holiday flight hassles Paralyzed Veterans of […]

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News and Media Center

Post Date:February 15, 2017

From news releases to feature stories and public service announcements/ videos, Paralyzed Veterans of America is dedicated to making the organization’s news available to you in today’s communications environment. Recent News Trending Top Headlines Photos Video Media Center ​News Archive

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Attend an Event

Post Date:February 15, 2017

What better way to plug into and connect with the important work of Paralyzed Veterans than by attending one of our many events. Perhaps you would like to attend the annual MISSION: ABLE Awards (formerly the Americana Gala), our premier friend-and-fund raising event that gathers together leaders from show business, government and business. If motor […]

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Post Date:February 15, 2017 Every veteran who has survived catastrophic injuries, such as blindness, amputation, spinal cord injury, and severe head trauma, will likely have a lifetime bond with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), like it or not. In addition to the specialized care expertise that VA has honed over the years, which is […]

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