The National World War II Memorial will be funded almost entirely by private contributions, as specified in Public Law 103-32. Leading the campaign are National Chairman Senator Bob Dole and Co-Chairman Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation.
Donations continue to come in as several groups work to complete major fund-raising efforts.
Donated and pledged funds will be used to cover the costs of site selection and design, construction, a National Park Service maintenance fee required by the Commemorative Works Act, groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies, fund raising, and administration of the project from its inception in 1993 through completion. Funds remaining after all project costs have been paid, and funds received thereafter through programs such as planned giving, will be held on deposit with the U.S. Treasury in a National WWII Memorial Trust Fund. The funds will be used by the American Battle Monuments Commission solely to benefit the World War II Memorial. Learn how you can support this long-overdue tribute to the World War II generation.