Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation today announced the renewal of a $1 million matching grant that will extend through July 31, 2026. Every eligible donation made during this period, up to $1M, will be doubled, providing life-changing educational opportunities for the children of America’s fallen heroes. The grant is made possible by Admiral Bill McRaven who was presented the Bezos Courage and Civility Award by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos in 2024.

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, this renewed match offers Americans a meaningful way to honor 250 years of service and sacrifice by investing in the futures of military children who lost a parent in the line of duty.

Mission and Impact

Fallen Patriots provides college and trade school scholarships, educational assistance, and career support to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. The Foundation’s impact is measurable:

• Without support, just 20% of children who lose a parent complete college. With Fallen Patriots, that graduation rate soars to an impressive 91% — far exceeding the national average of 64%.
• 52% come from low-income families.
• 38% are first-generation college students.
• According to the Bridgespan Group, a leading independent social impact consulting firm, every $1 invested in a Fallen Patriots scholar delivers a 16x ROI, resulting in an average $405K increase in lifetime earnings.

These statistics underscore the transformative difference donor support makes in breaking cycles of hardship and opening doors to opportunity.

Why Support Fallen Patriots

Donors can give with confidence knowing that Fallen Patriots has a proven track record of impact and accountability:

• Proven Impact: Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided over $80 million in scholarships and educational assistance to more than 3,900 military children who lost a parent in the line of duty.
• Nationally Trusted: Consistently rated a perfect 100% Charity Navigator 4-Star organization.
• Efficient and Transparent: Thanks to generous board donations, 96% of every dollar goes directly to programs.

“Behind every uniform is a family that also serves and sacrifices,” said CEO and Co-Founder David Kim. “As we celebrate 250 years of our nation’s independence, there is no greater way to honor those who gave their lives to secure our freedom than by ensuring their children have every opportunity to succeed.”

Call to Action

From now through July 31, 2026, all new or increased donations to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million. This unique opportunity allows donors—both first-time supporters and long-standing partners who choose to grow their giving—to double their impact and directly invest in the next generation of leaders, the children of our fallen heroes.

Your gift goes beyond tuition—it opens doors to opportunity. From application costs and test prep to tutoring and career support, your generosity helps children of the fallen succeed. Every contribution honors their parents’ sacrifice and builds the future they dream of.

If interested in learning more about how to apply your donation, please contact Fallen Patriots at [email protected] or 866-917-2373. To make a donation or learn more, visit www.fallenpatriots.org.