Ways To Give

Outright Gifts: Outright gifts provide direct and immediate support to VFMA&C, usually in the form of cash (via credit card, check, or electronic transfer) or publicly traded securities. Donors generally qualify for tax deductions. Outright gifts of closely held stock, real estate or other property may also be made. Please consult with a member of the institution’s development staff before donating real property or closely held stock. Make your gift online today or call the Development Office at (610) 989-1336 or mail to 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087. Please make all checks payable to VFMA&C Foundation.

Securities: Increasing numbers of alumni and friends are making gifts to VFMA&C using appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds. A donor is entitled to take a charitable deduction for the full fair-market value of appreciated securities held longer than one year and usually avoids paying the capital gains tax that would be due if the donor sold the securities. For details and bank information, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement & Development at (610) 989-1336.

Pledges: Pledges allow donors to make generous commitments over a period of up to five years. Payment schedules are flexible and can be set up by contacting the Office of Institutional Advancement & Development at (610) 989-1336.

Matching Gift Program: Arranging a corporate match gift is an easy way for VFMA&C alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends to increase the impact of their personal contributions. By taking advantage of their company’s matching gift benefit, a donor can generate an additional gift which may double or triple his or her own contribution without any further obligation from the donor.

Bequests: Bequests are made through a donor's will, trust, or retirement plan and can be a crucial source of support for VFMA&C. For more information, please call the Development Office at (610) 989-1336.

Planned Gifts: A planned gift supports Valley Forge Military Academy and College goals while meeting a donor's financial needs. Such gifts are often structured to provide income to the donor, family members, or friends for life or a period of years. Each planned gift option has certain tax and investment advantages. Ask your financial adviser and a member of the Development staff for help in structuring a planned gift to meet your financial and philanthropic objectives. Contact the Development Office at (610) 989-1336.

Naming Opportunities: VFMA&C offers naming opportunities for scholarship funds, faculty chairs, academic initiatives, and selected campus buildings and rooms. These may be named for the donor, a family member, or another person the donor wishes to honor creating a lasting legacy while addressing a vital institutional need. Contact the Development Office at (610) 989-1336.

Volunteering: Volunteering at Valley Forge lets you reconnect with fellow alumni and have a great time while supporting VFMA&C’s high standards of excellence.

Phone-a-thon
Get involved in our fantastic spring phone-a-thon where you'll have a great time reconnecting with old friends and enjoying great food while supporting the cadets of today through The Forge Fund! For more information please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement & Development at (610) 989-1336.

Parents Association
The Parents Association is an organization of family members and sponsors whose main purpose is to be involved in VF’s extracurricular activities. By working together with staff, faculty and administration, they provide much support to benefit cadets, their families and the school alike. For more information please contact Lini Stevens, Director of Parent Relations and Special Events at (610) 989-1328.

Homecoming/Reunion Class Agent Program
Class Agents act under the authority of the VFMA&C Alumni Office for various activities relating to their class year. Responsibilities include: enlist other volunteers, participate at Homecoming Steering Committee meetings, make a gift to The Forge Fund commensurate with his/her ability, and report progress and outcomes to the the Office of Institutional Advancement & Development at (610) 989-1336.