Last Updated: October 2025

At Veterans Relief Foundation, we believe donors deserve clear, simple answers about how funds are handled, protected, and used to help veterans. This page outlines our registration details, how donations flow, our policies, and how to contact us with questions.

At-a-Glance

• Legal Name: Veterans Relief Foundation
• Website: vrfstrong.org
• EIN (Federal Tax ID): 85-2079313
• State of California Charity Registration #: CT0276813
• Corporate Organization #: 4614061
• Registration Code: 18913124
• Registry of Charitable Trusts: rct.doj.ca.gov
• Primary Location: Irvine, California, USA
• Donation Processing: PayPal (secure online payments)
• Contact for Donation Questions: info@vrfstrong.org

How Your Donation Is Used

We aim to maximize direct impact for veterans while maintaining the essential operations that make our programs possible. The table below shows our current working targets for allocating funds. Actuals are published in our year-end summary.

Note: Percentages are planning targets and may vary based on program needs, restricted gifts, and one-time projects. We will publish year-end actuals below once finalized.

Current Funding Priorities

• Expanding equipment assistance for veterans in urgent need
• Streamlining application processing and case coordination
• Building corporate and community partnerships to increase impact

How Donations Flow

1. You donate via PayPal using our secure checkout.
2. Funds are deposited into Veterans Relief Foundation’s designated account.
3. We track allocations to programs, operations, and outreach according to the targets above.
4. We report results in our year-end impact summary (and share major updates on this page).

Receipts & Tax Acknowledgments

After donating, you will receive a PayPal receipt. Upon request, we can also provide a formal acknowledgment letter for your records. Donations may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law; please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific circumstances.

Restricted Gifts & Corporate Partnerships

If you wish to restrict your gift to a specific program (e.g., equipment assistance), please indicate this during donation or email info@vrfstrong.org. We honor reasonable restrictions that align with our mission. Corporate sponsors can request recognition guidelines and brand usage terms via email.

In-Kind Gifts

We gratefully accept certain in-kind donations (equipment and services) when they meet current program needs and safety standards. Please contact us before shipping items so we can confirm suitability and logistics.

Refunds & Error Resolution

• Duplicate or erroneous transactions: We will refund upon verification. Please contact us within 15 days of the transaction at info@vrfstrong.org.
• General donations: As donations are immediately allocated to mission activities, they are typically non-refundable unless an error occurred.

Privacy & Data Security

We do not sell or share donor information. Payments are processed securely by PayPal; we do not store full payment card details. For details on how we handle personal information, please see our Privacy Policy. Veteran status verification is handled by VerifyPass; we do not retain sensitive verification data beyond what is necessary to process applications.

Compliance & Registration

• Registered with the California Registry of Charitable Trusts (CT0276813). Search: rct.doj.ca.gov
• Corporate Organization #: 4614061
• Registration Code: 18913124
• EIN: 85-2079313

We maintain records and filings as required by applicable U.S. and California laws and regulations.

Year-End Reports & Financials

We publish a concise annual impact summary (program highlights, beneficiaries served, and allocation actuals). Copies of required filings are available upon request. To request documents, email info@vrfstrong.org.

Questions About Your Gift?

We respond promptly to donor questions. Please reach us at:
Veterans Relief Foundation
Irvine, California, USA
Email: info@vrfstrong.org

Thank you for supporting veterans. Your generosity directly fuels vital assistance for those who served.