END of year giving

Your Year-End Gift Secures Their Eternal Legacy

Since 1954, the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has stood atop San Diego’s iconic coastal peak as a “Beacon of Freedom” and a reminder of the cost of liberty. As a 100% privately funded memorial, every gift directly preserves the stories of the heroes who put service before self, expands educational programs, and maintains this sacred site for generations to come.

The December 31st deadline is approaching. Your tax-deductible contribution ensures Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial remains a pristine tribute to those who served— and secures your tax benefits.

This past year, donor support made possible:

300,000+ visitors welcomed—at no cost
7,000 plaques honoring over 10,000 veterans
100+ ceremonies honoring veterans
450 students inspired
5,451 volunteer hours maintaining this sacred space
$50,000 raised in partnership with San Diego Nice Guys for Murphy Canyon air disaster relief, supporting devastated military families
$2,650 contributed within days by our community when vandalism threatened the Memorial

How Your Donation Makes an Impact

Your year-end gift keeps the memorial free and accessible to 300,000+ visitors annually, sustains educational programs, and preserves thousands of veteran stories.

Give by December 31st to maximize your tax deduction and strengthen our start in 2026.

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Ways Your Membership Supports the Memorial

Your membership fuels the year-round preservation of the Memorial and its programs.

This past year, donor support made possible:

Veteran ceremonies and tributes
Preservation and enhancement projects
Educational outreach and student engagement
Free access for 300,000+ annual visitors

Holiday Offer: Join at the Valor level or higher and receive two free passes to Jingle Jets aboard the USS Midway Museum (while supplies last).

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Honor a Veteran with a Plaque & Brick

Honor a veteran with a personalized plaque or engraved brick—lasting tributes viewed by hundreds of thousands each year.

Plaques: Nearly 7,000 installed, preserving the stories of 10,000+ veterans. Wall space remains limited.

Bricks: A meaningful way to honor service along our historic pathways.

All tributes ordered by Dec 31st qualify for tax benefits.

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Order a Brick

Some Gifts

Change Everything

For those called to give at a deeper level.

Beyond membership and plaques, the Memorial offers meaningful opportunities for transformational giving — including gifts of stock, legacy bequests, and donor-advised fund distributions. Join a distinguished group of supporters whose vision sustains this sacred place forever.