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Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund

Recommend a grant from your DAF to make a meaningful, flexible gift to the National Home.

Giving through your DAF is simple.

If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can make a meaningful impact for veteran and military families by recommending a grant to the VFW National Home. Giving through your DAF is a simple, flexible way to support housing, education, childcare, and stability for families who have sacrificed for our country.

You can recommend a grant online in minutes or work directly with your DAF provider.

What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?

What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?

A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time. When you recommend a grant to the VFW National Home, your fund sends the gift directly to support veteran families in need.

DAF gifts are:

  • Flexible
  • Easy to manage
  • An effective way to support causes you care about

Why Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund?

Simple & Convenient

Recommend a grant online or through your advisor.

Flexible Giving

Support the National Home now or over time.

Trusted Method

Donor-Advised Funds are one of the fastest-growing ways to give.

Meaningful Impact

Your gift helps provide safe housing, education, and essential services.

Option 1 – Fastest & Easiest

Recommend a Grant Online Through FreeWill

Recommend a Grant in Minutes

We’ve partnered with FreeWill to make recommending a DAF grant quick, secure, and completely free. Their easy-to-use platform helps you submit your grant recommendation to your DAF provider and ensures your gift reaches the VFW National Home smoothly.

Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund via FreeWill
Takes ~5-10 minutes
Secure
No donor fees
Option 2

Give Through Your DAF Provider

Prefer to Work Directly With Your DAF Provider?

You may also recommend a grant directly through your Donor-Advised Fund administrator or financial advisor using the information below.

Organization Information
  • Legal Name: VFW National Home
  • Tax ID (EIN): 38-1359597
  • Mailing Address:
    3573 S. Waverly Rd.
    Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
  • Phone: 866-483-9642
  • Purpose of Grant: General Support

Important note: Please notify us when you recommend a grant so we can properly acknowledge your gift.

I’ve Recommended a Grant

Next Steps

How Giving Through a DAF Works
Step 1

Choose your method

Use FreeWill or your DAF provider’s website.

Step 2

Recommend your grant

Select the VFW National Home as the recipient.

Step 3

Make an impact

Your grant supports veteran and military families in need.

What Your DAF Gift Supports

Your Grant Helps Provide:

  • Safe housing for families in crisis
  • Childcare and educational support
  • Counseling and stability services
  • Community programs that build resilience
  • A brighter future for veteran families

A Trusted Place to Give

For more than 100 years, the VFW National Home has provided a safe, nurturing environment for veteran and military families. Your Donor-Advised Fund grant helps ensure we can continue caring for families who need us most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recommend a grant of any amount?

Yes. You may recommend a grant of any size through your Donor-Advised Fund.

Is a DAF gift tax-deductible?

Tax benefits are generally realized when you contribute to your DAF. Grants from a DAF are not tax-deductible at the time they are made.

How long does it take for the National Home to receive my gift?

Timing varies by provider, but most grants are received within a few weeks.

Can I make a recurring grant?

Yes. Many DAF providers allow you to schedule recurring grants.

Is FreeWill secure?

Yes. FreeWill uses bank-level security and encryption.

Who should I contact with questions?

Call 866-483-9642 or email info@vfwnationalhome.org.