Tribute Gift Checklist

What to Consider When Making a Gift to the VFW in Someone’s Name

When making your estate plan you have an excellent opportunity not only to support veterans, but to honor people close to you in the form of a tribute gift.

Join other supporters of the VFW and give a gift in someone’s name that reflects what you and your loved one(s) hold dear in life – such as the work we do for veterans and their families. Your gift becomes a lasting, tangible expression of the values in which that person believes.

Here is a quick checklist you can refer to as you start planning the ideal tribute gift for your loved one.

Honor Someone

Make a donation to the VFW today or leave a gift through your will or living trust in the honoree’s name.

Carry on Their Values

Decide which aspects of the VFW will benefit from your loved one’s memorial or tribute gift. Because of your generosity, your honoree might be listed in a report or program, or the name could be inscribed on a plaque.

You can fund the endeavor through:

  • Appreciated stock
  • Cash
  • Inheritance given by the loved one
  • Real estate
  • Tangible personal property

Get Started

These are just a starting point. Know that you can customize your gift so that it truly fulfills your intentions and uniquely honors your loved one. If you are looking for ideas on how to plan the perfect memorial or tribute gift, please reach out to the VFW Planned Giving Office at 816.968.1119 or plannedgiving@vfw.org. We would be glad to help you compose the language and find the best way to honor your loved one.

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