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
- Start at /donate — pick any amount + frequency. Card, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.
- 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.
- Complete the gift. All payment methods support tribute gifts. For mailed checks: write "In honor of [name]" in the memo line.
- 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.
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 sponsor's grant form, enter "In honor of [name]" in the purpose or note field. Ask your sponsor whether it passes the note on to us. Steps for each sponsor: /daf. Fidelity Charitable donors: use the steps on our Fidelity Charitable page.
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.
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/.