We believe that our veterans have given an unforgettable gift through their service to our country and they deserve our gratitude and the best health opportunities available. We do this by administering and supporting research and educational programs at the VA so our veterans can benefit from new treatments or unique education opportunities. In 1988, Congress authorized the Department of Veteran
s’ Affairs medical centers to establish nonprofit research and education foundations which allowed VA investigators to access non-VA funded research opportunities. At the present time, there are 83 VA Non-Profit Corporations (NPCs) across the nation. Each VA NPC is an independent, state chartered organization exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. All research studies and educational programs supported by VA NPCs benefit VA personnel, or patients and their families.
