Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is dedicated to helping all Veterans, including our member with spinal cord injuries and diseases, ALS, and MS. Our Mission is to represent America’s 18 million Veterans, 32 million caregivers and over 60 million of our citizens with disabilities
Through individual giving, you can make a lasting impact to help change lives.
WAYS TO DONATE
Planned Giving lets you support causes you care about through your will or estate plan—often with tax benefits.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable account that offers a tax deduction and lets you recommend grants to charities over time.
Donating Stocks and Securities lets you give appreciated assets, avoid capital gains tax, and claim a full-value deduction.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets those 70½+ donate up to $100,000 tax-free from your IRA to charity.
A Revocable Living Trust lets you donate to PVA while keeping control of your assets and the option to change or cancel anytime.
Tribute and Memorial gifts honor a loved one’s memory or legacy by supporting a meaningful cause.
Many U.S. companies match employee donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America, doubling their impact. Click here to see if your employer participates.
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Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Planned Giving
Why give in your will?- Continue to use assets or property during your lifetime
- Potentially reduce your estate tax burden
- Leave a lasting legacy for Veterans
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 PVA in the future.
We can work with you and your advisors to craft specific bequest language that accurately reflects your gift intentions.
What if I don’t have a will?Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) partners with FreeWill, to offer an online estate planning tool that makes creating a will or trust easy and cost-free. In as little as 20 minutes, you can help support our mission and provide Veterans and their families the services they need for future generations.
If you include PVA in your planning, please use our legal name, federal tax ID, and legal address below.
Legal Name: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Legal address: 1875 Eye Street, NW Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20006
Contact: David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: 800-424-8200, ext. 7789 Direct: 202-416-7789
Suggested language to use when drafting your bequest to PVA.
“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, chartered by the U.S. Congress and located in Washington, D.C. the sum of _________________ dollars or ____% of the Residue of my estate. (or otherwise describe the gift)."
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Donor Advised Funds
SIMPLIFY YOUR GIVINGWhen you give through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you invest in our Mission. You can set a one-time gift or set up a recurring gift. Join the millions of Americans using their DAFs to maximize their giving impact.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable account where donors can contribute, get a tax deduction, and recommend grants to charities over time.
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Stocks and Securities
Donating appreciated assets like stocks, securities, or mutual funds can help you bypass capital gains taxes. Additionally, if you’ve held the assets for over a year, you may also qualify for an income tax deduction.
- Gifts of assets can often save you far more on taxes than gifts of cash.
- Avoid all capital gains taxes.
- Receive an income tax deduction for the value of the assets (if you’ve had them for more than a year).
- Make an immediate impact helping Veterans.
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) offers a unique opportunity for individuals aged 70½ or older to donate up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to a charity. This strategy not only supports the causes they care about but also helps them avoid paying income tax on the donated amount.
- Transfer gifts from your IRA directly to PVA free of income tax.
- Can be applied toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
- Beneficial for individuals who do not itemize deductions on their income tax.
- Withdrawals are not subject to annual charitable deduction limitations.
- Instruct your IRA provider to distribute funds directly to PVA.com.
- Enjoy the benefit of a tax-free distribution from your IRA, contributing towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year.
- Potentially reduce tax liability by excluding the distribution amount from taxable income.
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Revocable Living Trust
Plan Your Legacy. Amplify Your Impact.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 you DO NOT relinquish any control. You can still buy, sell, borrow or transfer.
To many, the living trust looks a lot like a will. It includes the details and instructions for how you want your estate to be handled at your death. Unlike a will, the benefits of a properly funded trust include:
- Avoids probate delays and costs: Allows for an efficient transfer of assets to both heirs and charitable organizations.
- Maintains your privacy: Your charitable gifts remain confidential.
- Flexible and revocable: You may cancel or modify your charitable plans anytime during your lifetime.
- Ensures your wishes are honored: You control how and when charitable gifts are made, even after your passing.
- Supports ongoing giving: Allows you to structure long-term charitable support through a trust-managed donation schedule.
- May reduce state estate taxes: Charitable gifts through a trust can potentially lower the taxable value of your estate.
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Honor Someone Special with a Gift That Gives Back.Choosing to honor a loved one through a charitable gift creates a lasting legacy that continues to impact the lives of paralyzed Veterans and their families.
If you’re planning a service or celebration of life, we invite you to include this suggested message:
“In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Your gift will Honor [Name’s] memory by supporting Veterans living with spinal cord injuries and diseases”.
Funeral homes can easily link directly to PVA’s donation page, allowing friends and family to contribute online with ease.
If you would like to set up a dedicated memorial donation page, we’re here to help. Please contact:
Shari will walk you through the process and ensure your tribute reflect the life and values of the person you are honoring.
Matching Gifts
Companies all across America recognize the value of their employees' donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America and offer matching gift programs to further increase the value of their donations.
The majority of companies offer online donations through their company websites. Submit a matching gift verification request through your company’s online portal or click here to go to PVA’s matching gift platform.
If you prefer to mail your matching gifts or forms, please send them to:1875 I St NW Suite 1100
Matching Gift Coordinator
Washington, DC 20006
FAQ’S
- Q: Would you like to get in touch with us now regarding your donation question(s)?
A: We’re happy to help! Please contact either:
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Capital Gifts and Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org - Q: When was PVA founded?" A: PVA was founded in 1946.
- Q: I’d like to sign up for a monthly gift. How do I do this? A: Simply click here to access PVA's Monthly Giving form and complete your donation.
- Q: I would rather mail a check. To whom do I make it out to, and where do I send it
A: Yes, you can mail a check to PVA. Our mailing address and Federal tax ID Number are below:
Paralyzed Veterans of America
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
1875 Eye Street, NW Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006
Federal tax ID: 13-1946868 - Q: Can I donate in honor or memory of a loved one? A: Yes, you can dedicate your gift to someone special. Simply select the tribute option when making your donation, and you’ll have the opportunity to include their name and, if you choose, notify a loved one of your thoughtful gesture.
- Q: Will the honoree or their family be notified of my tribute gift? A: Yes. If you choose to provide their contact information, we’ll send a personal notification card letting them know about your gift.
- Q: Can I make my gift anonymously? A: Absolutely. When you give, you’ll have the option to remain anonymous. We will honor your privacy and ensure your name is not shared publicly or with the gift recipient, if it’s a tribute donation.
- Q: Will the honoree or their family see the amount of my donation? A: No. The tribute notification letter/card sent to the honoree, or their family will not include the donation amount.
- Q: When will I receive a receipt for my contribution? A: You’ll receive an email receipt immediately after you donate online. If you make a gift by mail or phone, a printed receipt will be mailed to you within a few weeks. All receipts can be used for tax purposes.
- Q: When will I receive a tax letter summarizing all of my donations? A. You’ll receive a thank you letter(s) that may be used for your tax records. Upon request, we will provide an annual summary. Annual summaries are available after January 31st. To obtain your summary, please call 877-393-1771.
- Q: I would like to mention PVA in my will. How can I do that?
A: Including PVA in your will or estate plans is a powerful way to leave a legacy for Veterans. You can do this by naming Paralyzed Veterans of America as a beneficiary in your will, trust, or retirement account. We recommend consulting with your attorney, we’re happy to provide sample language or answer any questions. If you have an attorney, we’re happy to provide sample language or answer any questions.
Please contact either:
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Capital Gifts and Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
- Q: How do I submit a matching gift from my company to PVA? A: To submit a matching gift, check with your company’s HR or giving portal and follow their instructions. You may need PVA’s Federal tax ID (13-1946868) and confirmation of your donation.
- Q. If I make my gift online, is there a way to submit my company match request through PVA? A. Yes! After completing your donation on PVA.org, you’ll see an option to search for your employer using our Double the Donation tool. If your company offer a matching gift program, you can follow the provided steps to submit your request right away – making it easy to increase your impact within a few clicks.
- Q: Does PVA hold fundraisers on social media?
A: Yes! PVA regularly hosts fundraisers on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, especially around key moments such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Supporters can also create their own social media fundraisers to raise money for PVA in honor of birthdays, milestones, or loved ones. For more information click here or contact:
Shari Fox
Donor Experiences Manager
(202) 416-7638
ShariF@pva.org