Donor Recognition
Recognizing the community that helps build the memorial.
The Wall of Honor will depend on individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and partners who believe Lakeside’s veterans deserve a permanent place of remembrance.
Working draft: These proposed recognition levels remain subject to Board approval, final design, and applicable County requirements. Online donations are now accepted through the organization’s secure PayPal donation page.
Monetary donations are tax-deductible.
This does not apply to plaque purchases. Lakeside Veterans Wall of Honor, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID: 33-4571702. Donations may be made online through the organization’s secure PayPal donation page.
Proposed donor recognition levels
| Recognition level | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Friend of the Wall | Up to $249 |
| Supporter | $250–$499 |
| Patriot | $500–$999 |
| Honor Circle | $1,000–$2,499 |
| Community Champion | $2,500–$4,999 |
| Founders Circle | $5,000–$9,999 |
| Legacy Circle | $10,000–$24,999 |
| Leadership Circle | $25,000–$49,999 |
| Presenting or Founding Sponsor | $50,000 and above |
Recognition principles
- Veteran plaques and donor recognition will remain visually and administratively separate.
- A donation cannot purchase veteran eligibility, preferred placement, or larger veteran-plaque lettering.
- Only received contributions—not verbal promises or unpaid pledges—will qualify for recognition.
- Donors may choose to remain anonymous.
- Permanent recognition must remain dignified and subordinate to the veterans’ names and stories.
- The memorial will retain the name Lakeside Veterans Wall of Honor.
Lakeside Veterans Wall of Honor 