Ways to Give
Donate Online
Online donations are a cost-effective way to contribute to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Gifts may be made in honor/in memory of an individual or organization by selecting the dedication checkbox on our online donation form.
Mail-in Donations
Please use our print-friendly form and mail your donation to:
Gary Sinise Foundation
PO Box 40726
Nashville, TN 37204
Stock Gifts
To help us track your securities transfer in a timely manner, please fill out this form. If you have any further questions or would like to speak to someone, please email donor@garysinisefoundation.org or call (888) 708-7757.
DTC Eligible Securities
Commerce Trust Company
DTC #2170
Gary Sinise Foundation Gifting Investment Acct
Acct #690266044
Please remember to include the donor’s name so the organization can properly thank you.
The donor's name
The donor's mailing address
The name of the stock gift
The amount of stock donated
Mutual Funds
Commerce Bank is NOT an ACATS Participant.
Please contact Lora Downey for mutual fund delivery instructions. Each mutual fund will have different instructions, donors need to call for instructions.
If there are any questions regarding transfers to this account, please contact Commerce Trust Company, Lora Downey, at (314) 746-7453.
CFC
Federal employees can donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) by designating #27963.
Memorial Donations
Donations made in honor or in memory of someone can be done completed online or via check. To donate online be sure to check the small checkbox, "Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone." This is where you will be able to include an email address and name of the family member you would like to notify. If you would like a physical dedication card sent, please check the small checkbox “Printed Card” and fill in the appropriate fields. Please note, physical cards cannot include personalized messages.
Check donations can be sent to the following address. Please be sure to include a note stating who the donation is in honor or in memory of. Please also include the name and physical address for the family member you would like notified of the donation.
Gary Sinise Foundation
PO Box 40726
Nashville, TN 37204
If you would like to list the Gary Sinise Foundation in lieu of flowers for a loved one, please provide our mailing address or online donation page for memorial donations: garysinisefoundation.org/donate.
For any further inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at donor@garysinisefoundation.org, or give us a call at (888) 708-7757.
Estate Gifts - Wills, Trusts & Life Insurance
Bequests are donations that are made through a will or a living trust. You can name the Gary Sinise Foundation as a beneficiary in your will/estate for a specific amount or a percentage or designate the foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. The Gary Sinise Foundation suggests consulting a legal professional before drafting a will.
The Gary Sinise Foundation must be named as the owner and beneficiary of the insurance policy for it to be tax-deductible.
The following are examples of sample bequest language:
"I bequeath $X.00 to the Gary Sinise Foundation directed towards the organization's area of greatest need."
"I bequeath X% of my estate to the Gary Sinise Foundation for the R.I.S.E. program."
Corporate Giving
We welcome inquiries from companies that support our mission. Contact donor@garysinisefoundation.org to learn more.
Matching Gifts
Check with your company to see if a matching gift program exists. This is a great way to multiply your contribution. Visit garysinisefoundation.org/donate and follow the prompted steps. The Gary Sinise Foundation’s Federal Taxpayer I.D. is #80-0587086.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
To donate through a qualified charitable distribution, please work with your financial institution to complete the required forms. You will need to provide a mailing address for the donation and our Federal Tax ID #80-0587086.
Gary Sinise Foundation
PO Box 40726
Nashville, TN 37204
Non-Monetary Donations
We do not have the resources to accept and store donated items such as clothing, furniture, medical equipment, etc. Please contact your local VA organizations and other charitable locations to see if they will accept the item(s) instead.
Vehicle Donations
Vehicle Donations are a unique and impactful giving option that helps the Gary Sinise Foundation continue to support veterans, first responders, their families, and many more. Your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV, or even plane can be accepted as a donation. While we do not accept the vehicles directly, we currently work with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) and Car Donation Foundation to facilitate these donations.
If you choose to give through CARS, the pick-up is free, and they’ll schedule it during a time that’s convenient for you. Call 833-GSF-CARS (833-473-2277) now or visit garysinisefoundation.careasy.org to get started!
Or
Donate almost any vehicle to benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation through Vehicles For Veterans.
To donate call Vehicles For Veterans at (855) 811-4838 or fill out their online donation form.
A representative will reach out to you within 24 hours of the next business day to schedule your free towing pick-up.
Don’t worry about the paperwork, Vehicles For Veterans will help you through every step of the process.
You’ll receive a tax deductible vehicle donation receipt in the mail. You can use this on your taxes for the current year.
One car donation can change the lives of our nation’s heroes. Start your car donation today!
Paypal Giving Fund
Donate with PayPal Giving Fund to the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Amazon Smile
When purchasing from Amazon, simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. When you designate Gary Sinise Foundation as your charitable recipient, .05% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will be donated to our outreach.
In-kind Donations
In-kind donations are very important to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s outreach. Individuals and companies provide valuable resources. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us.
Peer to Peer / Event Fundraising
We encourage you to support the Gary Sinise Foundation by engaging your community through individual efforts. Previous examples include runs, golf tournaments and faith-based group events.
For questions, please contact our Development Office at donor@garysinisefoundation.org or (888) 708-7757 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST
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