Frequently Asked Questions

Every person who falls under United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in any capacity.

Special Operations Command is made up of approximately 70,000 service members including, but not limited to, the groups listed below.

ARMY – All soldiers assigned or attached to U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

• Special Forces (Green Berets)

• Rangers

• Special Operations Aviators

• Civil Affairs Soldiers

• Military Information Support Operators

• Training Cadre

• Sustainment Soldiers

NAVY – All Navy service members assigned or attached to a Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM)

• Sea, Air, Land (Navy SEALs)

• Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC)

• Enablers

AIR FORCE – All airman assigned or attached to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

• Special Tactics

• Special Operations Aviators

• Support Air • Commandos

MARINE CORPS – All Marines assigned or attached to a Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC)

• Critical Skills Operators

• Special Operations Officers

• Special Operations Capabilities Specialists

• Special Operations Combat Services Specialists

ALL SPECIAL OPERATORS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR

If you have a question about eligibility, please contact SOWF’s Family Services Team at scholarships@specialops.org.

• No Applications!

• Proactively reach out to families

• No limitations on goals or aspirations. We will pay for any (accredited) school or program.

• Provide resources beyond our programs

• More than just a check, a commitment

• It is a true SOWF Family

Special Operations Warrior Foundation is proud to have received its 16^th consecutive 4 Star (the highest) Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating is based on transparency and accountability of funds.

In a letter written to SOWF President/CEO, Major General Clayton Hutmacher, Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, writes:

“Based on the most recent information available, we have issued a new rating for your organization. We are proud to announce Special Operations Warrior Foundation has earned our sixteenth consecutive 4-star rating. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that Special Operations Warrior Foundation exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work. Less than 1% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 16 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Special Operations Warrior Foundation outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Special Operations Warrior Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.”

SOWF remains dedicated to our mission of supporting the families of our fallen and wounded special operations personnel and committed to being responsible stewards of the donations we receive from our generous supporters. SOWF promises to continue to uphold our duties to both the community we serve and to our donors.

The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, and is all privately funded. We are generously supported with financial gifts from private citizens, corporations, family foundations, and events. We accept gifts from personal estates, trusts, and wills. Visit our Ways To Give page for more information.

Special Operations Warrior Foundation does not receive funding from the federal or state government.

SOWF accepts in-kind donations, of products, services, or experiences.  To support our many events with raffle and auction items contact operations@specialops.org.