The Special Operations Warrior Foundation has received a coveted 4-star rating for the sixth year in a row from the nation’s leading charity watchdog group, Charity Navigator. This top rating was awarded after an evaluation of the foundation’s fiscal management, commitment to accountability and transparency.
"Only 3% of the charities we rated have received at least 6 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating the Special Operations Warrior Foundation outperforms most other charities in America,” said Ken Berger, Charity Navigator President & CEO.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation has been supporting the families of fallen and wounded Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel for over 31 years. The foundation provides two primary programs: full college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of fallen special operations personnel. Scholarships include tuition, books, fees, room & board, laptop and printer. The SOWF also provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel so their family ones could be bedside during their loved one’s recovery.
Today, the SOWF has 928 children in its program with 140 students currently enrolled in colleges and universities across the country.
"What makes us different from other scholarship organizations is that we proactively reach out to all of our students and work with them to get them into school," said SOWF President, John T. Carney, Jr.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation relies on financial gifts from the general public and donations generated by grassroots fundraising events organized by supporters, as it does not receive funding from the federal or state government.
"This exceptional designation differentiates Special Operations Warrior Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust,” said Berger.
"We are honored to receive this esteemed rating from Charity Navigator,” said Carney. "Whether a donation is $10 or $1 million, we know that those funds are coming from a giving public who agree that we can never do enough to recognize or reward the sacrifices of our fallen Special Operations personnel. Since our inception 31 years ago, our board has always placed the highest value on financial accountability and transparency.”
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is very fortunate to receive support from people from across America including individuals, corporations, family foundations, the men and women serving in the military, small business owners, and people participating in events. As a non-profit organization we are non-political and appreciate the support from everyone who wants to assist us with our noble cause. As Americans we all have the right to our own personal viewpoints. We respect those rights and the viewpoints of our supporters do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Foundation.
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