Long after today, your generosity can continue serving our Nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. A legacy gift ensures that no hero has to face recovery alone — not today, not tomorrow, and not for generations to come.
Ways to Leave a Lasting Impact
You can make a legacy gift through:
• Your will or living trust • An IRA or other retirement account • A life insurance policy • A 401(k) or pension plan • Bank or brokerage accounts with beneficiary designations • A donor-advised fund • An annuity
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In about 20 minutes, you can protect the people you love while creating a lasting legacy for those who have served our country.
The greatest gifts are the ones that continue long after we’re gone.
Through the Semper Fi & America’s Fund Legacy Society, your compassion can become a permanent source of hope — ensuring that our Nation’s heroes receive lifelong support when they need it most.
When you let us know that you’ve included The Fund in your estate plans, you’ll become a member of The Fund’s Legacy Society and be recognized as an extraordinary individual who has chosen to stand beside those we serve.
Legacy Society Members Receive:
• Meaningful updates on the impact of their future gift
• Opportunities to stay connected to the mission and those we serve
• A dedicated point of contact for questions or updates regarding their plans
Your Legacy at Work
Your future gift will help The Fund:
• Respond immediately when military families face unexpected crises
• Provide personalized support as needs evolve throughout recovery and beyond
• Invest in innovative programs that improve health, independence, and quality of life
• Ensure that no hero is ever forgotten
Your legacy will provide hope, healing, and lifelong support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Already Included The Fund in Your Plans?
If you’ve already arranged a legacy gift to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, we would be honored to know.
Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you personally, welcome you into the Legacy Society, and responsibly plan for the future of our mission.
Complete the form online or download a printable copy. Downloaded forms can be returned to Susan Reid using the contact information below.
Your legacy can ensure that America’s heroes are never alone.
Together, we can provide hope — not only for today’s service members, veterans, and military families — but for those who will need us decades from now.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Legacy gifts of every size make a meaningful difference. Many supporters choose to leave a percentage of their estate rather than a specific dollar amount, allowing their gift to grow over time while ensuring their loved ones remain their first priority.
Absolutely. We respect your privacy and are honored to recognize your wishes. If you prefer, your gift can remain completely anonymous. Some donors choose to share their intentions confidentially to help us plan for the future while keeping their gift private.
No. Sharing the value of your gift is entirely optional. While some donors choose to provide an estimated amount or percentage to assist with long-term planning, we are grateful for your commitment regardless of the details you share.
Yes. Estate plans can be updated at any time, and we understand that circumstances may change over the years. We appreciate knowing when changes are made so we can keep our records current.
Many assets can be used to create a lasting legacy, including:
A will or living trust
Retirement accounts (such as an IRA or 401(k))
Life insurance policies
Donor-advised fund successor designations
Bank or brokerage accounts with beneficiary designations
Other financial assets
We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor to determine the option that best fits your personal goals.
Most legacy donors choose to make unrestricted gifts because they provide the greatest flexibility to meet future needs. Unrestricted support allows The Fund to respond quickly to emerging challenges and provide help wherever it is needed most. If you are interested in supporting a specific area of our mission, we would be happy to discuss available options with you.
If you have included Semper Fi & America’s Fund in your estate plans, we would be honored to hear from you. Simply contact our planned giving team or complete our Legacy Gift Notification Form. Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you personally, welcome you into the Legacy Society, and responsibly plan for the future of our mission.
In most cases, no. Most planned gifts take effect only after your lifetime, allowing you to continue using your assets while creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Not always. Some gifts, such as beneficiary designations for retirement accounts or life insurance policies, can often be completed without an attorney. However, we encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor when creating or updating your estate plans.
No. There is no minimum gift required. We are honored to recognize every individual who chooses to include Semper Fi & America’s Fund in their legacy plans.
Semper Fi & America’s Fund does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. We encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional when considering or arranging a planned gift.
Legacy Gift Notification Form
Legacy Society
Every generation is remembered by what it leaves behind. By including Semper Fi & America’s Fund in your estate plans, you create a lasting legacy of hope and unwavering support. No matter the size of your estate, a gift through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation ensures that no hero has to face recovery alone — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
