A living trust, also known as a revocable living trust or a family trust, is a legal document that holds title or ownership to your real property and assets. When you create a revocable living trust, you transfer ownership of your assets to the trust. Transferring assets is typically called "funding." When you transfer title […]

The following is an example of statements your attorney may wish to consider as a model in preparing a bequest or trust designation. For more information, please contact David Fanning at (800) 424-8200 ext. 789 davidf@pva.org or Beth Buechner (800) 424-8200 ext. 642 bethb@pva.org. Tax ID #: 13-1946868   Chartered by the United States Congress […]

Through a simple provision in your will you may make a gift to Paralyzed Veterans of America. This is the easiest and most common type of planned gift. Making a bequest is an excellent choice if you want to maintain control of your assets during your lifetime and support Paralyzed Veterans in the future. We […]

A charitable gift annuity is a formal contract between you and Paralyzed Veterans of America. It states that if you transfer assets (cash and/or marketable securities) to us, we agree to make fixed payments to you (or another beneficiary you designate) for life. Upon your death (or the death of the beneficiary), the remaining assets […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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   fax bethb@pva.org For information on Charitable Gift Annuities: Stacy […]

WASHINGTON 3/16/17 —Today Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) announced that Penske Automotive Group donated more than $1 million last year to the organization through its “Service Matters” campaign. In the past two years, Paralyzed Veterans’ corporate partner Penske Automotive Group has raised more than $2 million for Paralyzed Veterans programs and services. The campaign […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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"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 […]