The Special Forces Charitable Trust
The Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT) provides meaningful and sustainable support to the green berets and their families. The SFCT supports timely, innovative, and comprehensive programs and services designed to enhance the well-being and health of both the special forces soldier and his family.
The Special Forces Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Special Forces Charitable Trust gave $158K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,571
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $3,633,240
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Special Forces Charitable Trust
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Special Forces Charitable Trust
Who The Special Forces Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donovan and Bank Foundation ($50K). Together the top 7 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 53 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Special Forces Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2023) to $508K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan and Bank Foundation Fayetteville, NC | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Millitary Warriors Support Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Memorial 3 Gun Foundation Clarksville, TN | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Secure America Now New Braunfels, TX | General Operations | $13,000 |
| Special Operations Association Avon Park, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Marine Reconnaissance Foundation EWA Beach, HI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Patriots Hall Dripping Springs, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,633,240 | $5,048,990 | $4,868,768 | $158,000 | 7 | $10,605 |
| 2023 | $3,512,650 | $5,109,394 | $4,540,899 | $118,507 | 8 | $86,311 |
| 2022 | $2,853,897 | $3,981,390 | $3,671,210 | $507,600 | 20 | $-21,564 |
| 2021 | $2,361,539 | $3,347,524 | $2,408,883 | $503,068 | 10 | $64 |
| 2020 | $1,501,368 | $1,945,967 | $1,064,121 | $182,916 | 8 | $-1,069 |
About The Special Forces Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Special Forces Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Southern Pines, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Special Forces Charitable Trust is led by Jodi Burns, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jodi Burns
Executive Director
Executive Director - → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Darsie Rogers
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Davis
Programs Director
Program Director → Programs Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $104K (2024)
Chad Faulkner
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Crawford
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Theofanous
Board Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Vottiero
Board Member
Director → Trasurer, 2022
Trasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie McCann
Board Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Moses
Co-Vice President
Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stiles
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Robitaille
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nic Perkin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Swank
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anoton Marano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Grundy
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timo Hixon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Brittany McFalls (2022–2023) — Executive As
- Former: Harrison Gilliam (2022–2023) — Developmenta
- Former: Ed Petkovich (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Vaughan Gundy (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Mika (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Richard Steiner (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Wade Owens (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Christine Antal (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Kacie Hamby (2022) — Program Mark
- Former: Lisa-Marie Riggins (2022) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Langford (2022) — Developmenta
- Former: Vaughn Chip Grundy (2022) — Member
- Former: Bennet Sacolick (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chip Hasty (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Dummar (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terry English (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Elsa Erickson-Trojan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hb Gilliam (2021) — Development
- Former: Lisa Marie Riggins (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Votterio (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Rick Steiner (2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Coffey (2020) — Director
- Former: David Guernsey (2020) — Executive Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Jodi Burns (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Special Forces Charitable Trust
How much does The Special Forces Charitable Trust give each year?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust gave $158K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $119K across 8 grants.
What is The Special Forces Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $22,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Special Forces Charitable Trust give grants?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (32%) and Tennessee (9%).
Does The Special Forces Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Special Forces Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Special Forces Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Donovan and Bank Foundation ($50,000), Millitary Warriors Support Foundation ($50,000) and Memorial 3 Gun Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Special Forces Charitable Trust?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is The Special Forces Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Special Forces Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4209721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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