more ways to give
Watch your gift impact more than you even believed possible
Thriving veterans create thriving families, communities, and workplaces. Whole and vibrant, they encourage others to serve, bolstering national defense. When we support veterans, we support everyone.
“It's easy to say to a veteran, ‘Thanks for your service.’
“It takes more...more heart, more commitment, and yes, more money...to offer real, practical support that meets the warrior in place. WQW has tapped into a universal truth: nature is healing. And gratitude, like love, is also a verb.
“It's now our turn, our honor, to serve those who served us when it mattered.”
Francine M., Donor
choose your own giving impact
impact options
be a brand partner
Donate gear, sponsor events, share press, and make your business a force for good.
explore planned giving
Leverage tax credits, transform your retirement into a legacy, and create a lasting difference.
give stock
Turn your investments into an investment in the long-term well-being of veterans.
host a fundraiser
Turn any endeavor into a donation challenge with your friends and followers.
share your land
Your land can serve as a new program location and support our Warriors’ journey.
join the mend
Become a member of our monthly donor group, The Mend, and make an impact every month of the year!
impact options
be a brand partner
Donate gear, sponsor events, share press, and make your business a force for good.
explore planned giving
Leverage tax credits, transform your retirement into a legacy, and create a lasting difference.
give stock
Turn your investments into an investment in the long-term well-being of veterans.
host a fundraiser
Turn any endeavor into a donation challenge with your friends and followers.
share your land
Your land can serve as a new program location and support our Warriors’ journey.
join the mend
Become a member of our monthly donor group, The Mend and make an impact every month of the year!
the built for more impact
Every dollar you give fuels WQW's mission to equip Warriors with the tools to thrive after military service. Your money goes towards outfitting Warriors, impactful outdoor experiences, hosting capital-raising events, funding our highly competent staff, and everything else we do to get veterans back to thriving.
A donation to Warriors & Quiet Waters is an investment in thriving veterans—one that gives back many times over.
planned giving
True success is wanting others to achieve it too
You worked hard for everything you achieved. Maybe, when it really mattered, you were shown a moment of grace. When you give to WQW, you grant exceptional opportunities to people of deep potential: post-9/11 combat veterans.
The best day to secure your legacy: today.
We treat each gift with care, making sure every dollar goes towards equipping our veterans with the skills they need to live a thriving life. But too often, intended gifts can get lost in the shuffle if they are never made official. We encourage you to establish your gift today, even if it won’t be made for decades. We’ll help make it easy.
pick your planned giving
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Take advantage of the Montana Endowment Tax Credit through a deferred gift annuity—we’ll help.
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Donating real estate or business interests can turn would-be taxes into improved veteran lives.
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You can fuel our mission by leaving a specific amount or percentage of your estate.
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Your retirement plans, life insurance policies, and annuities ensure veterans thrive.
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If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA, allowing you to exclude the amount of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your income, even if you don’t itemize your taxes annually.
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We excel at leveraging dollars for maximum impact, but this is your legacy. If you’ve got an idea of how you’d like to support us, we’d love to discuss making it happen.
details + Helpful information
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Montanans make Montana better, thanks to the Montana Endowed Tax Credit.
This special allowance offers a credit of 40% of your qualifying planned gifts’ charitable deduction, up to $15,000 annually per individual, or $40,000 per couple. (Qualified businesses can take advantage, too, with a 20% tax credit for direct gifts.) Start the conversation by contacting us below.
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If you’ve already left us a future gift—please let us know!
If we’re already in your plans, we can’t thank you enough—but we’d love the chance to try. We may also be able to help you save more on taxes, leverage your gift further, or just make sure your gift is fulfilled exactly as you intended. We respect anonymity whenever requested.
Let’s cross “leave a lasting legacy” off your to-do list today.
Our goal is to make every donated dollar count more for Warriors. Let us help you navigate the many ways to leave a gift—you may even save on taxes in the process.
stock gifts
Lower your taxes while investing in veterans
Making a donation of appreciated stock or mutual funds may reduce your tax burden – while putting stock into something with high returns: Thriving post-9/11 combat veterans building a stronger more resilient nation.
Take stock of what matters. We leverage stock gifts wisely, turning your investment into an investment in veteran human capital.
the process
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Please provide your broker with the following information:
Name of Account: Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation, Inc.
Name of Broker: D.A. Davidson
DTC Number:
0361Account:
7496-4877Tax ID: 20-8837637
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When your stock or mutual funds are transferred to our account we do not receive any information that identifies you as the donor. We wish to ensure all gifts are properly received and acknowledged, so please email emily@wqwf.org or call (406) 585-9793 either before or after donating securities and provide the following information:
Name of the stock
Number of shares
Your name and address -
We always recommend you seek the guidance of your financial advisor when making a charitable donation. Also, please know all stock is immediately sold and turned into unrestricted support, so your assets can start working for veterans right away.
Let’s take stock of your gift now
Our goal is to make every donated dollar count more for Warriors. Let us help you navigate the many ways to leave a gift—and even save on taxes in the process.
“WQW programming is a sterling example of how an organization can best support our warfighters.
Staff, volunteers, and guides were warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. This was a world class opportunity. I will seek out continued opportunities to serve alongside WQW personnel on the future without question. My deepest thanks to the WQW staff and the donors that make opportunities like this possible.”
USMC MGYSGT, Christopher S.
share your land
This land spoke to you - Let it speak to veterans too
Your land is a sanctuary. A refuge. There, you feel restored.
Your land can also grant a safe haven for veterans striving to change their own lives. Loan it for our programs, and your land will be respected, revered, and remembered. Most of all, it will be put to very worthy use.
details + helpful information
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Please review the parameters below to see if your land might work for our programming needs.
Private property access granted from Owner
Allow parking and access for 5-7 Trucks
Program – fishing or hiking – Minimum group size of 12
Drive time from Bozeman no more than 90 minutes
For more information, please inquire below to see if your generosity of private land will work with WQW’s programming needs.
discuss sharing your land
Connect with Jesse LeNeve, Director of Program Operations, if you’re curious about allowing veterans to hunt, fish, or recreate on your land.
“WQW is not just an experience or a place. It is what happens when kind heartened people with the Warrior spirit take in other warriors whose wounds may not be seen by the eye but can be felt in the heart. They show them there is a way to find peace that doesn’t involve chemicals or harming themselves, but through connecting them with nature and other warriors.”
US Army SFC, Aaron D.
frequently asked questions
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Yes, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
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A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide at checkout. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes.
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You can! Check the box next to “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone” on the donation page. You’ll be prompted to enter the name of the honoree and given an option to send them a notification of your gift as well.
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Depending on your employer, yes! Simply click on the "Would you like your employer to match?" button on the donation form and enter your employer. Our employee matching partner may email you with further directions.
Check to see if your employer offers a match here.
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It's affordable and sustainable. By giving monthly, you invest what makes sense for you and make an incredible impact over the course of your membership. Additionally, you're able to support WQW as we strategically expand our programs to serve more Warriors and their loved ones.