Semper Fi Fund
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Karen Guenther |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
Key people | Annette Conway - Chairman, Alfred M. Gray, Jr. - Chairman Emeritus |
| Slogan | Our mission is crucial. Our duty is clear. |
| Website | http://semperfifund.org |
Semper Fi Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides support to the wounded in all branches of the United States Armed Forces.
About
Originally focused on wounded Marines returning from active duty in the Middle East, the fund now focuses its support on injured soldiers and their families throughout all branches of the military. Semper Fi offers this support through financial assistance with medical treatments, transportation and housing. The fund has issued more than 83,000 grants, totaling more than $100 million in assistance to over 13,000 injured/ill service members and their families. Semper Fi Fund has been given an "A+, Top Rated Charity" rating by the American Institute of Philanthropy[1] and a 97.85/100 overall score (four out of four stars) by Charity Navigator.[2]
Semper Fi Fund grants are used in many ways, such as helping to cover the cost of modifying a home or car to make it accessible for a handicapped soldier. The fund also helps pay for rehabilitation in areas such as career transitioning and PTSD support.[3]
References
- ↑ "Top-Rated Charities". American Institute of Philanthropy. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ McIntosh, Linda. "Semper Fi Fund gives $100 million to injured veterans". U-T SAN DIEGO. Retrieved 24 February 2015.