DULLES, Va. (Dec. 22, 2021) — Children of Fallen Patriots announced today the appointment of James Andersen to its Board of Advisors. Andersen will work with the charity’s esteemed Board of Directors and Advisors to advance the organization’s mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

Andersen is the Founder and a Managing Partner with Clearview Capital, L.P., a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and development of mid-sized North American manufacturing and service businesses. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the private equity industry, Andersen has previously served on several boards including as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Connecticut. Andersen holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University.

“I have enormous respect for those who have served,” said James Andersen. “I’m honored to be a part of this great organization and to be of service to the military families that have sacrificed so much for our country.”

In joining the Children of Fallen Patriots Board of Advisors, Andersen will draw on his vast business experience and will provide counsel and support in an integral leadership role for this high-achieving charity.

“James has been a friend and supporter of Children of Fallen Patriots for many years,” said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots. “He brings a unique blend of business acumen and philanthropic spirit that will no doubt help advance our mission to provide education opportunities to Gold Star children.”

Since its inception, Children of Fallen Patriots has awarded more than $50 Million in support to over 2,100 children, proudly funding undergraduate studies while creating a pipeline of aid for future children in need. To learn more about Children of Fallen Patriots, visit www.fallenpatriots.org.  

About Children of Fallen Patriots

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education. Since 2002, we have provided over $50 million in support to over 2,100 military children from all branches who lost a parent in the line of duty. We estimate there are approximately 25,000 such children, and they will need $625 million to complete college. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation has earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, and due to generous Board donations, 97% of third-party donations go to programs. Help today by visiting www.fallenpatriots.org.

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