Honor a Loved One

Leaving a gift in your will—also known as a legacy or bequest gift—allows you to designate a specific amount, percentage of your estate, or particular asset to The Stroke Foundation. Your generous contribution ensures that future programs, such as rehabilitation grants, caregiver support, and educational resources, continue to be available for generations of stroke survivors and their families.

To leave a gift in your will, consult your legal advisor and mention The Stroke Foundation using our full name and EIN: 84‑4179502. You can specify your gift as a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset. Then, let us know your plan so we can express our gratitude and share how your legacy will make a difference.

Absolutely. If you'd like to talk through your options or get help with the process, email the Stroke Foundation at info@thestrokefoundation.org. Our team is happy to answer your questions in confidence and help ensure your legacy gift reflects your wishes.

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account that allows you to set aside funds for charitable purposes and recommend grants to eligible nonprofit organizations over time.

Click Give From My DAF, enter your gift amount, and select Donor-Advised Fund as your payment method. You’ll then be able to choose your DAF provider, securely access your account, and recommend your grant to The Stroke Foundation.

Your DAF provider may ask for our legal organization name and EIN: The Stroke Foundation, EIN 84-4179502.

Yes. You may choose to support a specific area of our work, including programs for stroke survivors, caregivers, recovery resources, or other areas of greatest need. Unrestricted gifts give The Stroke Foundation the most flexibility to respond where support is needed most.

Yes. If you would like your grant to support the Stroke Survivor Fund or another specific program, you can include that designation when making your gift or contact us for assistance.

Yes. Unrestricted DAF grants are especially valuable because they allow us to direct funding toward the most urgent needs of stroke survivors, caregivers, and our programs.

The minimum grant amount is determined by your individual DAF provider. Many providers allow grants at a wide range of giving levels.

Some DAF providers allow you to schedule recurring grant recommendations directly through your account. If you’re interested in providing ongoing support, check with your provider or contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

You generally receive your charitable tax deduction when you contribute assets to your donor-advised fund. Because of that, grants later recommended from your DAF do not usually generate an additional charitable deduction. We will still acknowledge your grant and, when donor information is available, thank you for your support.

Yes. Depending on your DAF provider, you may be able to recommend a grant anonymously. If you choose to share your contact information, it allows us to thank you and keep you informed about the impact of your gift.

Your grant can help The Stroke Foundation expand access to recovery resources, provide financial assistance, support caregivers, develop trusted education, and strengthen support for people navigating life after stroke.

Yes. If you would like your gift to honor or remember someone affected by stroke, please include that information with your grant recommendation or contact us so we can help ensure your wishes are reflected.

Yes. Your financial advisor or DAF provider can help you recommend a grant to The Stroke Foundation using our organization name and EIN.

If your provider does not appear through DAFpay, you can still recommend a grant directly through your DAF provider’s website using The Stroke Foundation, EIN 84-4179502.

Absolutely. If you’re considering a significant gift, would like to discuss a specific program, or want to understand how your support could make the greatest impact, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.