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Read about Navy SEAL Foundation’s programmatic offerings and the impact these programs have made on thousands of U.S. Navy SEALs, SWCCs, NSW enablers, SEAL and SWCC veterans, their families, and caregivers, and our Gold Star and Surviving Family members in the 2019 Annual Report.
The Navy SEAL Foundation Announces $10 Million Leadership Gift from Philanthropist Ken Griffin which will support critical programming and high-quality care for the men and women who serve this country and
their families.
On Saturday, May 16, MISSION BBQ presented the Navy SEAL Foundation with their annual American Heroes Cup donation in the amount of $69,210!! This donation was made possible by the generous support of their customers throughout the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. MISSION BBQ donates $2 from the purchase of each cup to NSF and this year, Phil Boyer, Regional Director of Operations with MISSION BBQ presented the donation to Sara Berry, Director of Marketing and Communications for NSF.
Although NSF is adjusting to the effects of COVID-19 like the rest of the nation, it does not stop or hinder our passion, commitment or ability to support the NSW community. NSW’s mission continues, and so does ours!
For the ninth year in a row, non-profit evaluator Charity Navigator has awarded Navy SEAL Foundation their coveted four-star rating! Charity Navigator bases its ratings on non-profits’ financial health and their commitment to accountability and transparency. This year, NSF also received our 5th consecutive perfect 100 score which places us in the top 1% of all charities evaluated!
Huge thanks to everyone who participated and supported this year’s Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, held January 12th! This year’s event included 175 swimmers, 185 kayakers, 80 volunteers and close to 300 spectators! TBFS also hosted nearly 50 Gold Star and Surviving Family members as honored guests.
2020 marks our 20th year of support for the Naval Special Warfare community and its families and in that time we’ve invested over $200 million in programs benefiting SEALs, SWCCs, NSW enablers, their families and our SEAL and SWCC veterans. We could not do what we do without the generous support of our donors, partners, and leadership.
In October, the Navy SEAL Foundation held its 4th annual Whole Warrior Health Impact Forum. Attendees of this event engaged in a complex narrative on the topic of suicide. Leading experts in their respective fields shared the most relevant, cutting edge, education and practices regarding issues that affect the Naval Special Warfare community and the military at large.
As part of its comprehensive care for the surviving family members of NSW’s fallen, the Navy SEAL Foundation brings together surviving siblings each year at its Sibling Wellness Weekend.
On September 4th, hundreds of patriots, executives, and heroes filled the Hilton Ballroom at 720 S. Michigan Avenue as friends and supporters of the Navy SEAL Foundation assembled for the 2019 Midwest Evening of Tribute.
