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Explore the Many Ways You Can Invest in PVA.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is dedicated to helping all Veterans, including our members 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 and help change lives.
Information provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and/or our employees does not constitute legal or tax advice. Please work with your advisors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Ways To Donate
Interested in Learning More?
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
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 with 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)."
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that lets you donate money, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend how the funds are granted to PVA over time. It’s a flexible, tax-efficient way to manage your philanthropy.
When you give through a DAF, you’re making a meaningful investment in our mission. You can set up a one-time or recurring gift in any amount—whatever works best for you.
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Stocks and Securities
Give more, save more with appreciated securities.
Donating appreciated assets like stocks, securities, or mutual funds may offer an immediate tax deduction and may help you bypass capital gains taxes.
We would be happy to work with you and/or your advisors. Please call us at 1-877-393-1771 or email davidf@pva.org.
- Gifts of assets may save you far more on taxes than gifts of cash.
- May avoid all capital gains taxes.
- You may be eligible for an income tax deduction for the value of the assets.
- Make an immediate impact helping Veterans.
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Efficient giving, straight from your IRA.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA offers a unique opportunity for individuals aged 70½ or older to donate up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to PVA. This strategy not only supports the causes you care about but also helps you avoid paying income tax on the donated amount.
- You can make a tax-free gift by directing your IRA provider to send funds directly to PVA.org.
- Take advantage of a tax-free IRA distribution and fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
- Ideal for individuals who don’t itemize deductions on their income tax return.
- Withdrawals are not limited by annual charitable deduction caps.
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
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, a properly funded trust offers several benefits, including:
- Does not go through probate.
- Prevents the courts from controlling your assets at incapacity.
- Allows you to name beneficiaries including Paralyzed Veterans of America.
- If you'd like to speak with a member of our staff, please contact us at (800) 424-8200, ext. 7789. We're also happy to work with your attorney or financial planner.
How to Get Started
Our planned giving team would be happy to discuss planning with you in complete confidence, without obligation.
David Fanning
Senior Director of Individual Giving
Telephone: (202) 416-7789
Email: DavidF@pva.org
Laura Kim
Development Officer - Capital Gifts & Bequest Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7710
Email: LauraK@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Honor someone special with a gift that gives back.
How to Get Started
Shari will walk you through the process and ensure your tribute reflect the life and values of the person you are honoring.
Shari Fox
Donor Experiences Manager
Telephone: (202) 416-7628
Email: ShariF@pva.org
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
PVA’s Exclusive Donor Circles
Advance PVA’s mission for future generations.
Our Giving Circles—Patriot, Valor, and Legacy Circles recognize and unite supporters who go above and beyond in their commitment to our mission. Each circle reflects a deeper level of impact and honors those helping to create lasting change. Check out which circle is right for you.
The Patriot Circle honors donors who give an annual one- time gift of $5,000 or more to support PVA’s mission. Members receive all Valor Circle benefits, PLUS invitations to exclusive leadership briefings, a dedicated staff contact, personalized impact reports and updates, priority event invitations, and a special token of our gratitude. Click here to donate now.
The Valor Circle honors donors who give a one-time annual gift of $1,000-$4,999 gift annually in support of PVA’s mission. As a member, you’ll receive personalized updates on the lives you’re changing, priority invitations to special events and webinars, and a special token of our gratitude. Click here to donate now.
Paralyzed Veterans of America is grateful for every gift. If you’ve included PVA in your estate plan, we invite you to join our Legacy Circle—a special group of supporters dedicated to honoring and uplifting our seriously injured heroes while advancing PVA’s mission for future generations.
If you would like to learn more about the PVA Legacy Circle, please contact either:
Federal tax ID number: 13-1946868
Increase the value of your gift.
Businesses across America recognize the importance of supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America by offering matching gift programs that double the impact of their employees’ donations through company platforms.
Click below and enter your company’s name to see if they offer matching gifts.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
100% of contributions made through the CFC to the PVA Research Foundation and the PVA Education Foundation go directly toward our mission: alleviating the effects of and finding a cure for spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D).
There are two simple ways you can support Paralyzed Veterans of America through the CFC — you can choose either option, or both.
Option 1: Spinal Cord Research Foundation (CFC #12096)
Support the cure. Your donation sparks hope and possibility for paralyzed Veterans and others living with spinal cord injuries and diseases. Together, we’re driving research that:
- Regenerates nerve fibers to restore movement, sensation, and independence
- Reduces the life-altering effects of spinal cord injuries and related diseases
- Creates innovative adaptive technologies that empower people to live fuller, more connected lives
If you select this option, please reference CFC #12096
PVA Research Foundation
(CFC #12096)
Option 2: Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training Foundation (CFC #11958)
Education changes lives. With your support, we create powerful teaching tools, share groundbreaking research, and empower healthcare professionals to inspire independence and enhance the quality of life for Veterans and all people living with spinal cord injuries and diseases.
If you select this option, please reference CFC #11958
PVA Education Foundation
(CFC #11958)
United Way
Paralyzed Veterans of America participates in many employer-sponsored United Way programs nationwide. Please confirm Paralyzed Veterans’ participation in your local United Way fundraising efforts on the United Way website.
You may be able to designate your contribution to Paralyzed Veterans by writing in “Paralyzed Veterans of America”.
Would you like to get in touch with us now regarding your donation question(s)?
We’re happy to help! Please contact either:
Information provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and/or our employees does not constitute legal or tax advice. Please work with your advisors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) was founded in 1946 by a group of World War II Veterans who returned home with spinal cord injuries. United by a shared mission, they formed the organization to advocate for better health care, accessibility, and benefit to ensure that Veterans with disabilities could live full, independent lives.