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 Ways to Give

  • The V Foundation awards 100% of all direct cash donations and net proceeds of events to cancer research and related programs. 
  • Privacy Policy:  Our donor lists are confidential and never sold or shared with any other organizations.  Click here for our Privacy Policy.

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Ongoing Contributions

You can support cancer research on a weekly, monthly or annual basis.  (Minimum donation of $10.00 is requested.)  Click here for online donation page.

In Memory & In Honor Gifts 

A gift in memory or in honor of a loved one is a thoughtful way to express your appreciation and support.  It’s also a special way to give lasting meaning with your condolences or to commemorate a joyous birthday or anniversary. With your gift, The V Foundation will send a lovely acknowledgement on your behalf.  Please click here

Remember The V Foundation in Your Will or Trust

Since the inception of The V Foundation, people from all walks of life have created different ways to support our cause. One of the ways our friends have chosen to support our work is through their wills and estates.  A gift made through your will allows you to know that the work you have been a part of during your lifetime will continue.

Click here for sample bequest language.
Click here for the Legacy of Hope Society brochure

To discuss including The V Foundation in your will or estate plan, please call John Leshney, Senior Vice President of Development, at (919) 380-9505.

Matching Gifts

Corporate matching gifts are an easy way for people to maximize the impact of their personal donations to The V Foundation.  By taking advantage of your company's matching gift program, you can generate an additional gift that may automatically double or triple your own donation. Here's how to make a matching gift:

  • Check with your Human Resources Department to find out about its matching gift program.
  • Many companies will provide a form for you to complete and send to us regarding your donation.
  • We will confirm your gift and return the matching gift form to your company, which will then send a matching gift to The V Foundation.

Please send your gift and form to:

The V Foundation
106 Towerview Court
Cary, NC 27513

The V Foundation’s Tax I.D. number is: 13-3705951.

Gifts of Assets, Securities, Retirement and Insurance Plans

The V Foundation gladly accepts a variety of special gifts, such as stock and real estate.  You can also name the V Foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), Keogh, TIAA/CREF or life insurance plan when you no longer need it.  Please be sure to consult your legal and financial advisers for information on the tax implications and charitable income tax deductions. 

Endowment Gifts

By giving to the endowment, you are part of a visionary group of men and women who recognize the ultimate goals of this major initiative:

  • to provide 100% of every dollar to cancer research, and
  • to ensure The V Foundation’s permanence.

In 2006, we completed the first phase of our endowment campaign, and we are now positioned to achieve the next level of success.

You're invited to join this visionary group of people. Help us accelerate the pace of life-saving cancer research. Your gift may save someone you love…Join us today. 

Please call John Leshney, Senior Vice President of Development, to explore how you can make a difference (919) 380-9505.   

Leadership Giving

Many people have made special gifts to support our endowment and cancer research initiatives. The V Foundation has formalized recognition of major gifts into the following levels:

Humanitarian
$1,000,000 pledge
Founder
$500,000 pledge
Chairman
$250,000 pledge
Director
$100,000 pledge
President
$50,000 pledge
Patron
$10,000 pledge

Your pledge payments may be extended over a five-year period.
Multi-year pledges at any level are welcome and would make a difference.

The V Foundation’s Personal Tribute Funds

If there is someone special in your life, The V Foundation’s Personal Tribute Fund can offer the perfect opportunity for your family and friends to honor them in a distinctive way with their very own cancer research program.  Contact us to learn more.

Combined Federal Campaign & Workplace Giving

The V Foundation appreciates the thousands of people who participate and give through their workplace giving campaigns.  Click here to learn more.

Donor Spotlights/Features

Features on Families and Individuals supporting The V Foundation.  Click here to read their stories.

For more information about any of these giving opportunities,
please call The V Foundation at (919) 380-9505 or 1-800-4JIMMYV.


The V Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable corporation.  Our tax I.D. number is: 13-3705951.

Contact address:

The V Foundation
106 Towerview Court
Cary, NC 27513