About IOULegacy
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What is IOULegacy?
IOULegacy is a secure digital legacy platform for anyone who wants to protect what matters most — and make sure their family is never left guessing. Whether you've served our country, spent your career protecting your community, or your family is navigating a diagnosis like ALS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or MS — getting your affairs in order can't wait.
Our Mission
IOU, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our goal is to make IOULegacy free for veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and anyone impacted by a debilitating condition. Every paid subscription helps us get there.
Key Features
- Legacy Capsules — Sealed, tamper-proof letters, videos, and documents delivered on your terms
- Life Story Interview — AI-guided conversations that capture your personal history
- Biography Generation — Turn your stories into a polished narrative for your family
- Release Rules — Control exactly when and how your capsules reach loved ones
- Important Documents — Secure storage for your family's important files and records
- Security Suite — Tamper-proof audit logs, access controls, and heir preview
Who We Serve
IOULegacy is built for everyone. Our free tier serves:
- Veterans of all branches and eras
- Active-duty service members
- First responders — law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics
- Gold Star families
- People and families impacted by ALS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MS, and other debilitating conditions
Our paid tiers are available to any family that wants to organize their household and plan for the future — homeowners, caregivers, aging adults, and anyone who wants a secure, private place for what matters most.
Contact
Questions or feedback? Reach us using the feedback button on any page, or email us at support@ioutoday.org.
A Message from Our Founder
Hear from JD Grant on why he founded IOU and the mission behind everything we do.
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The Internet of Us
IOU started in 2016 with a letter to my kids. My son had just been born, and I wanted to put a promise in writing — about the kind of digital world I wanted to build for my family.
Everyone in tech was talking about the "Internet of Things." But the things most impacted by things are us — people. Our families. So I wrote down a simple idea: IOU — the Internet of Us.
With it came a set of promises:
- IOU — Safety
- IOU — Security
- IOU — Privacy
- IOU — Technology
- IOU — Life
- IOU — More
After dealing with my own health challenges, losing my mother, and reflecting on my time in service, those promises became personal. I realized how many families are left scrambling when the unexpected happens — whether it's a deployment, a diagnosis, or just the reality that none of us are promised tomorrow.
That's especially true for the millions of people living with ALS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MS, and other conditions that slowly take away your ability to do the things you keep putting off. If that's you or someone you love, IOULegacy gives you a way to get your affairs in order, preserve your story, and protect your family — while you still can.
IOUHome is a private hub where any family can get organized. IOULegacy is a secure vault for preserving what matters most and planning for the future.
At the end of the day, IOU is exactly what it sounds like. I owe you a safer world online.
Our Structure
- IOU, Inc. — A registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free IOULegacy accounts to veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and those impacted by debilitating conditions
- IOUMore, LLC — The for-profit arm that funds the mission through paid subscriptions
Every paid subscription directly funds a free account for someone who served or someone facing a life-changing diagnosis. That's not a promotion — it's why we exist.
Contact
Questions or feedback? Reach us using the feedback button on any page, or email us at support@ioutoday.org.
