Make Aphasia Awareness Your Life's Impact

You have the power to change lives—not just today, but tomorrow and far into the future.

When you include the National Aphasia Association in your estate plans, you become part of a visionary community of advocates, families, and individuals who are shaping a more communicative, inclusive world.

Why Leave a Legacy?

A legacy gift is a meaningful way to:

  • Honor a loved one affected by aphasia
  • Reflect your lifelong values of equity, inclusion, and communication
  • Ensure that free resources, research, and support continue to reach those in need
  • Create something lasting, personal, and impactful

Ways to Leave a Legacy

1. Name the NAA in Your Will or Trust

Designate a gift of a specific dollar amount, asset, or percentage of your estate.

Sample bequest language:

“I give [dollar amount or %] to the National Aphasia Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in New York, NY, for its general use.”

 

2. Make the NAA a Beneficiary

You can name NAA as a full or partial beneficiary of:

  • A life insurance policy
  • A retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
  • A donor-advised fund (DAF)

 

3. Create a Named Fund or Endowment

Establish a fund in your name or in honor of someone with aphasia to support:

  • Scholarships for families to attend conferences
  • Research grants
  • Public education campaigns

Make it Personal

We invite you to connect with us to explore creative and customized giving ideas, such as:

  • Legacy Storytelling Projects: Share your story or that of your loved one to be preserved as part of our advocacy history.
  • Named Legacy Grants: Support future research or awareness initiatives in your family’s name.
  • GEMS-For-Life: Consider combining a monthly gift with a planned gift to create a lifetime legacy.
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Let's Start The Conversation

We are here to support your planning process, celebrate your vision, and ensure your wishes are honored.

All inquiries are non-binding and confidential.
NAA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. As no goods or services are provided in return for any charitable contributions, the entire amount is tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.  However, all contributions should be discussed with the donor’s personal tax consultant.