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The Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation
(formerly the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project) is continuing
its effort to educate the country about the vital services provided
by over 265,000 women, military and civilian, during the Vietnam
war and to provide a network of healing and hope. Your donation,
large or small, will help ensure that an important chapter in
America’s history continues to be told.
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Mail your
tax-deductible donation to:
Vietnam Women’s Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
1735 Connecticut Ave. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Toll Free 1.866.822.VWMF (8963)
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There are many ways to make donations
to The Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation (VWMF) in addition
to money – donations also may be made of stocks, bonds,
and property; gift annuities; gifts by will or living trusts
(requests); life insurance, and individual retirement accounts.
Some of our donors have included the VWMF in their wills. For
contributors who wish to maximize tax savings in connection
with their giving, federal and state tax laws do recognize the
importance of encouraging charitable gifts by providing incentives.
The following information about ways to give does not offer
legal or tax advice. We strongly recommend that you contact
your attorney or financial advisor for specific information
on your tax situation.
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| Gifts of Stocks, Bonds or Real Property |
| A donor usually gets a double benefit when
giving appreciated stocks and bonds. First, an income deduction
is received for the fair value of the securities at the time
given. Second, the donor does not have to pay capital gains
taxes on the appreciated value. Real property, such as real
estate, can be transferred to VWMF. If interested in making
a donation of real property or securities, please contact our
Accountant, Mr. Will Busch, CPA (Toll Free 1.877.272.5517). |
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| Gift Annuities |
You can give a gift and still get a lifetime
income in return through a gift annuity, a pooled income fund,
or charitable remainder trust. Even though the funds may not
be available to the VWMF right away, you would be entitled to
an income tax deduction equal to the value of the gift in the
year you make the gift, plus regular income payments to you
for your lifetime. There are also ways to make a gift and retain
the principal for your family members. Such gifts can be made
through a Charitable Gift Annuity, Remainder Trust, or Charitable
Lead Trust.
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| Bequests |
Gifts by will (or living trusts) may be for
a specific dollar amount, a percentage of the total estate,
or the remainder of the estate after debts, taxes, and other
bequests have been paid.
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| Life Insurance |
A paid-up life insurance policy that is no
longer needed for its original purpose can be given to the VWMF.
The donor will receive an income tax deduction for the case
surrender value of the policy. If the policy is not fully paid
up and the donor continues to pay the premiums, deductions can
be taken for the amount of payments made. The VWMF can also
be included as a beneficiary on life insurance policies. Normally,
any portion given to the VWMF would be deductible for estate
tax purposes.
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| Individual Retirement Accounts |
Retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s,
or 403(b)s can provide a gift opportunity which may reduce income
and estate taxes, depending upon the situation.
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| Goods and services go a long way in helping
ensure that the stories of women who served during the Vietnam
era continue to be told.Perhaps you’ll find something on
our Wish List below that is easy for you to donate to the VWMF...goods
and services go a long way in helping ensure that the stories
of women who served during the Vietnam era continue to be told. |
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| Frequent Flyer Miles |
| If you have extra Frequent Flyer miles to
donate to VWMF, they would be used to bring guest speakers to
Washington, D.C. to participate in ceremonial activities as
well as VWMF’s special program, “In
Their Own Words," each Memorial Day and Veterans
Day. |
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| Printing |
| If you are able to donate printing...or if
you are willing to underwrite the cost of printing...we would
gratefully accept your donation to publicize the efforts of
the VWMF to targeted audiences through direct mail, as well
as to print brochures and posters to distribute to classrooms,
libraries, and other locations. |
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| Goods & Services |
| Does your company offer a product that would
be of interest to supporters of the VWMF? Please contact us
to discuss your support of the VWMF. |
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| Special Requests |
• Endowment for the VWMF Education Program. Each woman's story
is unique, yet each is part of a greater whole. It is time
to know and learn from their stories. It is time to acknowledge
their legacy of healing and hope. An endowment will assure
their stories and accomplishments are recorded and taught.
• Underwriting the program,
“In Their Own Words: Storytelling on Memorial Day and
Veterans Day” each year.
• Funding to mail our compelling
resource book, Celebration of Patriotism and Courage, to high
schools across the country to complement their curriculum
on the Vietnam war. Approximately $120,000 needed.
• Funding to create a documentary
on the women who served during the Vietnam War. Approximately
$300,000 needed.
• Throughout the year we
send mailings to our supporters. If you would like to help
underwrite the costs of these mailings, send your donation
to VWMF, 1735 Connecticut Ave. NW, 3rd Floor, Washington,
DC 20009
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| A wide variety of keepsakes, mementos, and
souvenirs are available for order. A portion of the proceeds
from the sales supports the ongoing efforts of the VWMF. Items
available include replicas of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
statue, prints, books and videos, plaques, t-shirts, notecards,
mugs, posters, lapel pins, and more! Visit our Marketplace or call toll free (866) 822-8963 for more information and to request a catalog. |
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| Contact the VWMF |
If you have any questions about donating
in any of these ways to the VWMF, please contact our Accountant,
Mr. Will Busch, CPA (Toll Free 1.877.272.5517)
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