Ways to give
Support the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN)
Established in 2007, FPN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improve the lives of those affected by peripheral neuropathy through awareness, education, advocacy, and research to advance the discovery of new therapies and cures. Your contribution helps us further our commitment to dramatically improve the lives of those living with peripheral neuropathy.
Your Gift Helps Us:
- Create educational programs for patients and caregivers
- Advocate to increase funding to advance research and awareness of peripheral neuropathy
- Fund scholarships and research
- Advance knowledge, facilitate key partnerships, and create collaboration platforms for scientists involved in research
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. DAF Direct currently facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®. Donate now from the following charities below. If your DAF is with a different organization, contact them for advice on how to give to FPN. Our Tax ID number is 26-1195248.
IRA charitable rollover
You can make a tax-free gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) to FPN now and well into the future.
Matching gifts
Your company may match your FPN donation! This is a great way to double your impact when supporting FPN. Check with your HR department or call us, and we can help!
The easiest way to make your donation is to give online OR send your check to:
the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, 2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 250, Glenview, IL 60026
Memory or Honorarium
A tribute or memorial donation is a meaningful and hopeful way to honor someone special in your life while supporting the mission of FPN. Through our online donation portal, you can select if your gift is in honor or memory of someone, and add your loved one’s name.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a thoughtful and strategic way to leave a lasting impact. Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plans ensures your philanthropic goals will continue for years and beyond your lifetime.
An easy and popular way to leave a legacy is by making a gift through your will or living trust. The bequest can be a percentage of your assets or a fixed amount. Have your attorney use language like this: u003ciu003e“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, whose office address is 2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 250, Glenview, IL 60026 [written amount or percentage of the estate] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”u003c/iu003e
There are two primary ways to make a beneficiary designation:
- Name the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy as a primary or secondary life insurance beneficiary.
- Make a gift by naming the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy as a remainder beneficiary in your 401(k) or IRA.
For individuals aged 70½ or older, the IRA charitable rollover allows you to donate up to $105,000 (see IRS Notice 2023-75) annually directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified nonprofit. This contribution counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and offers potential tax benefits.
Charitable remainder trusts allow you to receive payment from the trust during your lifetime, with the remaining assets going to the nonprofit upon their passing. This method provides financial benefits to the donor and ensures sustained support for the nonprofit in the future.
Similar to charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities provide donors with a fixed income stream for life. After death, the remaining assets go to the designated nonprofit. This approach allows donors to support their chosen cause while securing a predictable retirement income.
In a Charitable Lead Trust, donors transfer assets to the trust, which makes regular payments to the nonprofit for a specified period. After this period, the remaining assets are transferred back to the donor or their heirs. This strategy allows donors to support a nonprofit during their lifetime while still retaining control of the assets for their family’s future.
If you have additional questions about Planned Giving, please contact us at 847-883-9942 or [email protected].
Stock donations
FPN welcomes individuals who elect to contribute through gifts of stock for public companies. FPN benefits through the distribution of dividends and/or liquidation of assets at fair market value.
To request more information, please reach out to us at 847-883-9942 or [email protected].
Join the Foundation Team
Join the FPN Ambassador Committee and help the staff and Board of Directors advance the mission to improve the lives of patients living with peripheral neuropathy.
The Foundation is a 100% donor-funded organization that supports a patient population of almost 30 million Americans, and 190 million around the world. As a Foundation with both a small staff and a commitment to providing educational resources for patients with PN and to funding the expensive scientific research needed to arrive at a cure, FPN benefits enormously from every additional dollar or volunteer hour that is received. Simply put, given the sheer number of patients affected by PN today, your opportunity to have a positive impact on millions of lives (by working hand-in-hand with the Foundation) is considerable.
To learn more about volunteering with FPN, please contact us at [email protected].
- To model the way by committing to attend FPN programs and events (offered locally and virtually) and by choosing the Foundation as your charity of choice.
- To reach out to other FPN subscribers, donors and PN patients through personal interactions (by phone, email, in person, and through social media) to emphasize the Foundation’s message of raising awareness of peripheral neuropathy.
- To maximize the reach of Foundation communications and fundraising appeals by promoting them within your personal network.
Spread awareness of peripheral neuropathy and of the Foundation by:
- Referring your friends and families to the Foundation for questions regarding peripheral neuropathy
- Pitching to your local media to do a story on PN and FPN
- Hosting a Parlor Meeting: A strategic event that gathers together PN patients, friends and colleagues to learn more about PN and FPN
- Using personal networks and social media to generate camaraderie and optimism about improving the lives of patients living with PN, and finding better treatments
- Sharing your story with us, or in talks at local community centers or other locations to spread the word about PN and FPN
- Providing information to your state representatives on the importance of funding research for peripheral neuropathy
- Helping us find champions for our mission among government agencies who might advocate for research funding
Help raise money to support the Foundation by hosting or leading:
- Parlor Meeting: A strategic event that gathers together PN patients, friends and colleagues to learn more about PN and encourages donations
- Jeans Day: Organize a jeans day at work in exchange for donations
- Favorite Foods: Host a chili cook-off or ice cream social where entry fees go toward better treatments and research
- Purple Day: Ask your child’s teacher to have a purple day at school to raise awareness and collect donations for peripheral neuropathy
- Competition: Create a sports competition with an entry fee that raises funds for the cause. This could be anything from dodgeball to volleyball – let the competition begin!
- Sporting Events: Start a walk in your hometown or register for a race, ride or color run as a peripheral neuropathy fundraising event!
- Special Day: Turn your special day (baby shower, birthday, bat mitzvah) into a fundraiser toward a cure. Ask for donations in lieu of presents.
- Dinner Party: Host a dinner party or large gala and invite your friends, family and colleagues. Have live entertainment and donated food and beverage to help make the evening a success.
- Night Out: Host a girl’s night out or a Sunday brunch at a local restaurant and charge a cover fee that will go towards finding a cure for peripheral neuropathy.
- Tribute: If you are having a memorial service, create a page so people can donate online in lieu of flowers to help find a cure.
- Lemonade Stand: Have your kids put up a lemonade, hot cocoa or popcorn stand and let them be a part of finding better treatments for peripheral neuropathy patients.
- Gym Class: Ask your gym if you can host a yoga, Zumba or spinning class challenge where people can pay an entry fee to raise funds.
- Other ideas to help raise money for the Foundation are encouraged and welcomed.
Engage and expand the Foundation’s online community by:
- Becoming an online ambassador to spread awareness and/or raise money
- Helping FPN expand its social media footprint by following and sharing our content!
Do you have professional, business, or other skills, expertise or talents to share? We would love to hear from you!
As a member of the Ambassador Committee, we encourage you to actively collaborate with FPN staff and keep them apprised of your projects and interests.
Giving Societies
Our giving societies are a way for donors to advance peripheral neuropathy understanding and care.
The Foundation is a 100% donor-funded organization that supports a patient population of 30 million Americans, and 190 million people around the world. Simply put, given the sheer number of patients affected by PN today, your opportunity to have a positive impact on millions of lives (by working hand-in-hand with the Foundation) is considerable.
To learn more about volunteering with FPN, please contact us at [email protected].
By becoming a member of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s Legacy Circle, you are investing in the future of peripheral neuropathy and leaving a meaningful legacy. Honorees pledge a minimum gift of $25,000 and become part of an esteemed group of supporters dedicated to ensuring the future of our mission. Your planned gift ensures that our programs and initiatives can thrive for years to come, addressing challenges and seizing opportunities that lie ahead. Your commitment not only honors your values but also inspires others to follow in your footsteps, creating a ripple effect of positive change. We understand the significance of this commitment and are here to support you every step of the way, offering guidance on how best to structure your gift to meet your philanthropic goals.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy that reflects your dedication to making the world a better place, one generous act at a time. Join us in this transformative journey and become a cornerstone of our future success.
Interested in discovering how you can impact the lives of patients with peripheral neuropathy and inspire scientific research and discoveries in the future? Learn more about Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts here.
Ready to become a member of the Legacy Circle? Contact our development director, Katie at [email protected] or 847-808-4374.
Join us in celebrating the remarkable generosity of Van Salmans. Salmans is a devoted supporter and current board member of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. Through his unwavering commitment, a new leadership giving level, the “Salmans’ Giving Society,” has been established to recognize donors who contribute an annual gift of $2,500 or more to advance our mission.
Van’s Story
Van’s journey with peripheral neuropathy (PN) began in 1998, marking the onset of a gradual progression that presented increasing challenges in mobility and balance. His experience resonates with millions worldwide, where PN, affecting an estimated 30 million people, presents daily obstacles often stemming from causes like diabetes or chemotherapy. For Van and many others, the condition’s origins remain unknown, underscoring the urgency of research efforts.
In 2015, the incorporation of AFOs (ankle foot orthotics) into Van’s life became indispensable, offering crucial support for navigating daily activities. From maneuvering through crowded airports with the aid of a cane to navigating smoother surfaces for stability, each adjustment underscored the resilience and adaptability required in living with PN.
Turning a Diagnosis into Philanthropic Action
“To make lives better for us and those that follow, we must continue to fund research to find treatments and cures for this insidious disease. Join me in supporting FPN—your gift makes a difference.” –Van Salmans
While PN may not pose an immediate threat to life, its impact on quality of life is profound. Through the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, Van has dedicated himself to addressing this challenge. As a member of the board, he contributes to advancing research initiatives aimed at finding new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for PN.
Join us in honoring Van Salmans and his commitment to the PN community. Together, let’s continue the fight against peripheral neuropathy and work towards a future free from its limitations.
Van and Sue Salmans (June 2024)
Salmans, a proud native Texan, pursued his academic journey across the United States. He obtained his B.A. in economics from Stanford University in California before furthering his education with an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago. Currently, he divides his time between the bustling city of Chicago and the serene landscapes of Arizona, where he resides with his wife, Sue.
To learn more about giving opportunities with FPN, contact our development director, Katie at [email protected] or 847-808-4374.
Prefer to call our office or mail your gift?
Mail your check contribution to
the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 250
Glenview, IL 60026-8021
call during business hours
(847) 883-9942
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Support our mission
Help improve the lives of those with PN. Your contribution helps us support research and provide an improved quality of life for those affected.