About Our
MISSION
America’s freedom comes at a great cost
The Folded Flag Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves to honor the legacy of and pay tribute to, the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our country.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a total embrace of family after loss, with education as the cornerstone.
We achieve this by:
ASSISTING FAMILIES
HELPING SPOUSES
SUPPORTING EDUCATION
CONTINUING SUPPORT
with their transition to civilian life through our Gold Star Family Service Grant Program
obtain an education, establish careers and more effectively provide for their children
of children in K – 12 (private school, individual tutoring, specialized programs, etc.) to ensure they are on a successful path towards college
for the children as they make their way through college and into their careers
MISSION
The mission of The Folded Flag Foundation is to provide educational scholarships and support grants to the spouses and children of the United States military and government personnel who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat or stateside military operations.
Scholarships and grants are available to qualifying spouses of fallen heroes and their children under the age of 26 to help provide a pathway to success by covering a wide range of living expense and educational needs, from kindergarten to college/trade school.
A MEASURED, TACTICAL APPROACH
Broaden Impact through Partnerships
COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS
… to deliver complementary services to our families
EDUCATIONAL AND FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION PARTNERSHIPS
… that provide additional grants and benefits to our families
CORPORATION AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL partners
… that provide internships, mentorship and career assistance to our families
Maximize Use of Funding
100% OF ALL PUBLIC DONATIONS
go directly to the qualifying families
ALL OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
are paid for by our corporate underwriters, Black Knight, ServiceLink, Fidelity National Financial and FIS
Efficient Growth with a Community Focus
We embrace a COMMUNITY APPROACH to national fundraising and program awareness, by which we are able to:
- Provide a tangible way for our supporters to interact with families and experience first-hand the true impact of their commitment
- Show our families that they are surrounded by individuals and businesses committed to their future
- Build partnerships with organizations delivering impact to our families within their communities
- Avoid significant expenses associated with national marketing and awareness campaigns