Special Forces Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.0M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Special Forces Association?
Special Forces Association is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc ($1.2M), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($391K), The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project ($92K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Special Forces Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc | $1,159,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $391,335 | 3 | 2020 |
| The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project | $92,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Green Beret Foundation | $91,000 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Plumbing Industry Promotion Fund | $55,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patriot Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Special Forces Legacy Initiatives | $42,027 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Special Forces Charitable Trust | $39,575 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| Veterans United Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Longview Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Pontikes Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable | $8,571 | 1 | 2020 |
| Luke Garrison Foundation | $6,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Neal Foundation Tr Agreement UA | $3,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Joseph and Cheryl Marino Family | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Patriot Fund Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mungo Homes Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Barnes-Wall Foundation | $41 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $527K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $39K.
What grants has Special Forces Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project | VETERAN ASSISTANCE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph and Cheryl Marino Family | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Special Forces Legacy Initiatives | Membership sponsorship | $1,348 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc | — | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Special Forces Legacy Initiatives | Membership sponsorship | $20,780 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc | — | $465,000 |
| 2023 | Veterans United Foundation | CHAPTER 16 RMF | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Green Beret Foundation | SFA CONVENTION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Special Forces Legacy Initiatives | Membership sponsorship | $14,049 |
| 2023 | Longview Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Neal Foundation Tr Agreement UA | FUNDING DEMOSTRATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Barnes-Wall Foundation | MILITARY PROJECTS | $41 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project | VETERAN ASSISTANCE | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Green Beret Foundation | SFA SCHOLARSHIPS, 1ST SPECIAL FORCES GROUP REUNION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Green Beret Foundation | SFA CONVENTION | $21,000 |
| 2022 | The Special Forces Charitable Trust | SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Green Beret Foundation | JFK SPECIAL WARFARE MUSEUM SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Luke Garrison Foundation | SPECIAL FORCES VETS | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Special Forces Legacy Initiatives | Membership sponsorship | $5,850 |
| 2022 | Longview Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Neal Foundation Tr Agreement UA | FUNDING DEMOSTRATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Mungo Homes Foundation Inc | OPERATING COSTS | $500 |
| 2021 | Plumbing Industry Promotion Fund | CONTRIBUTION | $55,500 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,000 |
| 2021 | Patriot Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Patriot Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Pontikes Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project | SUPPORT VETERANS | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Green Beret Foundation | SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL SFA CONFERENCE | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Special Forces Association?
Special Forces Association is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc ($1.2M), The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($391K), The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project ($92K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Special Forces Association between 2020–2025.
Who is Special Forces Association's largest funder?
Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc is the largest recorded funder of Special Forces Association, with $1.2M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Special Forces Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Special Forces Association across 42 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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