Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Nearly 25,000 children have been left behind — facing a $300 million shortfall in education funding over the next twenty years. The need is especially urgent now: in the aftermath of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, more than $150 million of that gap is immediate. The Peak Need Is Now as thousands of these children reach college age.

Fallen Patriots exists to close the gap left by government assistance — providing holistic care that begins before college and continues through career. Your support ensures these children have every opportunity to thrive and honor their parents’ legacy.

Why Fallen Patriots?

• Largest Reach: Nation’s most extensive database of fallen military families — over 14,000 children identified and growing, ensuring no child is forgotten.
• Most Inclusive Support: Honors every line-of-duty loss — combat, training, illness, or suicide — across all service branches and time periods.
• Education and Beyond: Provides college and trade school scholarships, loan repayment, and personalized academic and career support — tutoring, counseling, internships, and job placements that prepare students for lifelong success.
• Simple, Dignified Access: No essays. No lengthy applications. Families qualify once through verified military records — reducing barriers and respecting their sacrifice.
• Led by Those We Serve: Scholarship Administrators are program graduates and Gold Star moms — bringing unmatched empathy and personal connection.
• Proven Stewardship: 96% of funds raised go directly to our scholars, thanks to our Board’s generosity covering nearly all admin costs — and a 100% Charity Navigator rating reflects our world-class governance and impact, honor the sacrifice of our fallen heroes, and ensure their children can pursue their dreams of education, hope, and a brighter future.