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Honor gift (in honor of) to Wounded Warriors

Recognize a special person with a donation to Wounded Warriors in their honor. Perfect for birthdays, retirements, anniversaries, Veterans Day, or any milestone.

Common occasions

  • Veteran's birthday or anniversary
  • Retirement from military or civilian service
  • Veterans Day or Memorial Day tribute
  • Promotion / commissioning
  • Holiday gift
  • Wedding or graduation tribute

How a honor gift works

  1. Start at /donate — pick any amount + frequency. Card, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.
  2. Add the honoree info in the donation form's note field: "In honor of [full name]" + the honoree's address and/or email for the acknowledgment.
  3. Complete the gift. All payment methods support tribute gifts. For mailed checks: write "In honor of [name]" in the memo line.
  4. We send the acknowledgment within 5 business days. The gift amount is NOT disclosed unless you specifically request it. The donor receives a tax-deductible receipt separately.
Tip: For time-sensitive timing, email info@warriorsfund.org with the date and we'll expedite the acknowledgment.

FAQ

Will the honoree see the dollar amount?

No — by default the gift amount is private. The acknowledgment letter simply says a donation was made in honor of the named person. If you want the amount disclosed, request it in the note field.

How fast is the acknowledgment letter sent?

Within 5 business days. For time-sensitive gifts, email info@warriorsfund.org with the date and we'll expedite.

Can I make a tribute gift through a Donor-Advised Fund?

Yes. In your DAF portal (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.), enter "In honor of [name]" in the grant-recommendation memo field. Most DAFs forward this to us. See /find-us for per-DAF instructions.

Can the honoree see who made the gift?

Yes, the acknowledgment names the donor unless you request anonymity. Write "Anonymous" in the donor-name field if preferred.

Is my tribute gift tax-deductible?

Yes. You receive a tax-deductible acknowledgment showing the gift amount + Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741. The honoree acknowledgment is separate and doesn't include amount.

Make a honor gift → Mail a check Use a DAF Print a free honor card Memorial gift

Wounded Warriors · national 501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 86-1336741 · IRS ruling year 2021 · · 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380. Verify EIN at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.