Continuing to Serve Foundation
The Continuing to Serve Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, D.C. It supports organizations that help transitioning service members and Veterans pursue entrepreneurship and continue serving their country and communities.
Continuing to Serve Foundation at a glance
In short: Continuing to Serve Foundation gave $290K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,167
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,596,317
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Continuing to Serve Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Frances Dawn Halfaker as the contact and says application forms and materials are not applicable. No deadline or award restrictions are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Frances Dawn Halfaker
Mailing address: 3512 Lowell Street Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 236-1450
Website: https://www.c2serve.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Continuing to Serve Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warrior Rising ($75K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, D.C. Its 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest listed shares were Utah (26%), Virginia (21%), New York (17%), Colorado (14%), and Washington, D.C. (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Continuing to Serve Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2800% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $290K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior Rising South Jordan, UT | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| American Corporate Partners (ACP) New York, NY | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Vail Veterans Vail, CO | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Veterans Collaborative Charlottesville, VA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Dog Tag Bakery Washington, DC | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| USO Arlington, VA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Women Veterans Interactive Foundation Accokeek, MD | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library Kenosha, WI | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Women in Military Service for American Memorial Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Chicago, IL | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,596,317 | $166,419 | $365,824 | $290,000 | 12 | $344,390 | $144,985 | $357,993 |
| 2024 | $7,009,509 | $89,195 | $219,552 | $145,000 | 5 | $198,060 | $69,703 | $332,946 |
| 2023 | $6,368,036 | $22,524 | $286,978 | $55,000 | 2 | $254,927 | $101,427 | $293,454 |
| 2022 | $5,668,296 | $1,089,026 | $173,948 | $10,000 | 1 | $134,860 | $1,050,738 | $283,097 |
| 2021 | $4,952,004 | $7,101,282 | — | — | — | — | $17,327 | $29,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Continuing to Serve Foundation reported a distributable amount of $358K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to encourage and empower transitioning service members and Veterans to continue serving through entrepreneurship. Its website says it funds organizations and leaders offering solutions to support Veteran entrepreneurs throughout their business journey.
Its 2025 grantees included organizations with other Veteran-focused missions. For example, Veterans Collaborative says it serves active-duty service members, Veterans, and their families. Women Veterans Interactive Foundation says it connects and empowers women Veterans with resources for post-military success, including financial assistance, workforce development, and community. Easterseals says it provides services to people with disabilities, older adults, Veterans, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $290,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The listed grants were for operating support. Notable awards included $75,000 to Warrior Rising, $50,000 to American Corporate Partners, $40,000 to Vail Veterans, and $25,000 each to Veterans Collaborative, Dog Tag Bakery, and the USO.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Continuing to Serve Foundation is led by Frances Dawn Halfaker, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances Dawn Halfaker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dabney Clifton (2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Continuing to Serve Foundation
How much does Continuing to Serve Foundation give each year?
Continuing to Serve Foundation gave $290K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 5 grants.
What is Continuing to Serve Foundation's typical grant size?
Continuing to Serve Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Continuing to Serve Foundation give grants?
Continuing to Serve Foundation's top state is Utah, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Continuing to Serve Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Continuing to Serve Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Continuing to Serve Foundation's largest grantees?
Continuing to Serve Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Warrior Rising ($75,000), American Corporate Partners (ACP) ($50,000) and Vail Veterans ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Continuing to Serve Foundation?
Continuing to Serve Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $344K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $358K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Continuing to Serve Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to encourage and empower transitioning service members and Veterans to continue serving through entrepreneurship. Its website says it funds organizations and leaders offering solutions to support Veteran entrepreneurs throughout their business journey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Continuing to Serve Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Continuing to Serve Foundation's EIN?
Continuing to Serve Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6838227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Continuing to Serve Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/continuing-to-serve-foundation-morg_d26005beea4e47fe9fd03a1e46f87eff
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