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Donor and sponsorship packet
Honoring America's Heroes Through Their Final Journey.
This is the full Honor Mission Foundation donor and sponsorship packet. It covers our mission, the need we exist to meet, what a gift supports, and the sponsorship levels available to individuals and businesses.
Tax deductibility
Honor Mission Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), EIN 42-4252122, effective August 4, 2026. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Gifts made before August 4, 2026 are not deductible. We provide a written acknowledgment for every gift of $250 or more, as the IRS requires.
A letter from the founder
Dear Friend,
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Honor Mission Foundation.
Our nation's veterans answered the call to serve with courage and selflessness. Yet for some families, a veteran's final journey is marked not by honor, but by the difficult reality of shipping cremated remains through commercial delivery services because they cannot personally retrieve them.
Honor Mission Foundation was created to provide a different path.
Through a nationwide network of qualified veteran organizations and dedicated volunteers, we coordinate the dignified transport of the cremated remains of verified U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members to their families or final resting place.
Every mission reflects our belief that a veteran's final journey deserves the same respect they earned through their service.
Your support makes these missions possible.
Thank you for standing with us as we ensure that honor continues beyond military service.
Sincerely,Jay ThompsonFounder and President, Honor Mission Foundation
Our mission
Why Honor Mission Foundation exists.
Honor Mission Foundation exists to coordinate the dignified transport of the cremated remains of verified U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members to their families or final resting place through a nationwide network of qualified veteran organizations.
Our mission is to provide families with a respectful, veteran-led alternative to shipping cremated remains through commercial delivery services.
The need
Families should not have to mail a veteran home.
Families sometimes face significant financial, logistical, or geographic challenges when arranging the return of a veteran's cremated remains.
Commercial parcel shipping may be the only practical option available, but many families would prefer a more personal and dignified alternative.
Honor Mission Foundation helps bridge that gap by coordinating respectful, mission-focused transportation carried out by trained volunteers and partnering veteran organizations.
What we do
- Coordinate veteran transport missions.
- Verify military service eligibility.
- Work with funeral homes and crematories.
- Partner with veteran service organizations nationwide.
- Assist families during a difficult time.
- Preserve the dignity of every mission from beginning to end.
Why your gift matters
What your generosity helps provide.
Every dollar supports the Foundation's charitable mission and helps ensure that veterans are honored throughout their final journey.
- Fuel for transport missions
- Lodging when overnight travel is required
- Meals for mission volunteers
- Safety equipment
- Communications and mission coordination
- Administrative support
- Insurance
- Volunteer training
- Outreach and education
- Technology needed to coordinate nationwide missions
Ways to give
Three paths to support the mission.
All three are open. See the Donate Today page for PayPal, Zelle, and mailing details.
Corporate giving
Businesses can support Honor Mission Foundation through:
- Sponsorships
- Employee giving campaigns
- Matching gift programs
- Event sponsorships
- In-kind donations
Planned giving
Supporters may also consider:
- Estate gifts
- Bequests
- Charitable beneficiary designations
Sponsorship opportunities
Levels of support.
These levels are open to individuals, families, and businesses.
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$25 to $99
Mission Supporter
Every gift helps move our mission forward.
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$100 to $249
Bronze Patriot
Supports mission coordination and volunteer resources.
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$250 to $499
Silver Patriot
Helps offset transportation expenses for veteran missions.
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$500 to $999
Gold Patriot
Provides meaningful support for travel, coordination, and mission logistics.
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$1,000 to $2,499
Guardian Sponsor
Helps fund multiple mission-related expenses and strengthens operational readiness.
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$2,500 to $4,999
Legacy Sponsor
Supports the Foundation's long-term ability to serve veterans and their families.
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$5,000 to $9,999
Honor Circle
Provides significant support for expanding the Foundation's reach and mission capacity.
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$10,000 and above
Freedom Partner
Leadership-level support that helps sustain and grow the Foundation's nationwide mission.
Accountability
Responsible stewardship.
Honor Mission Foundation is committed to handling every gift with the same care it brings to every mission. We are dedicated to:
- Transparent financial reporting
- Strong Board oversight
- Ethical governance
- Responsible use of donor funds
- Compliance with applicable nonprofit laws and regulations
Frequently asked questions
Questions donors ask.
- Who qualifies for assistance?
- Verified U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members, subject to the Foundation's eligibility policies.
- Who performs the transports?
- Qualified volunteers and partnering veteran organizations coordinated through Honor Mission Foundation.
- Can I designate my gift?
- Yes. Donors may request that contributions support a specific mission or an area of greatest need, subject to applicable restrictions and Board policy.
- How can my business help?
- Businesses may contribute financially, provide in-kind support, sponsor events, or encourage employee volunteerism.
Donation information
Foundation details.
- Organization
- Honor Mission Foundation
- EIN
- 42-4252122
- Mailing address
- 291 AN County Road 2502, Tennessee Colony, Texas 75861
- Founder and President
- Jay Thompson, jayt@honor-mission.org
- Charitable status
- 501(c)(3) public charity, classified under section 509(a)(2)
- Effective date of exemption
- August 4, 2026
- Contributions
- Tax deductible to the extent allowed by law
Ways to give are published on the Donate Today page. Questions can go to any founding director.
Join the mission.
Every veteran answered the call to serve. Together, we can ensure that their final journey reflects the honor, dignity, and respect they earned. Thank you for partnering with Honor Mission Foundation.