The Gratitude Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Gratitude Initiative?
The Gratitude Initiative is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Gary Sinise Foundation ($555K), Navy Seal Foundation Inc ($325K), Georgetown Area Community Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to The Gratitude Initiative between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $555,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | $325,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Georgetown Area Community Foundation | $100,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Addy Foundation | $95,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Halliburton Foundation Inc | $95,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Halliburton Charitable Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Special Forces Charitable Trust | $70,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| BEVP Birds Eye View Project | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | $18,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| American Legion Child Welfare Foundation | $10,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Night Stalker Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc | $469 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $350K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $220K.
What grants has The Gratitude Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gary Sinise Foundation | COLLEGE PREP COUNSELING-CHILDREN OF FALLEN | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Addy Foundation | CIVIC/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Night Stalker Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc | EDUCATION (NSW CHILDREN): PROVDES COLLEGE PREP ASSISTANCE TO NSW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Gary Sinise Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OF MILITARY | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Georgetown Area Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Halliburton Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Halliburton Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | BNSF Railway Foundation | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Gary Sinise Foundation | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc | EDUCATION (NSW CHILDREN): PROVDES COLLEGE PREP ASSISTANCE TO NSW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Addy Foundation | EDUCATION/CULTURE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Halliburton Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Georgetown Area Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Halliburton Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Special Forces Charitable Trust | FAMILY ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc | EDUCATION (NSW CHILDREN): PROVIDES COLLEGE PREP ASSISTANCE TO NSW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Halliburton Charitable Foundation | — | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Georgetown Area Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Halliburton Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Special Forces Charitable Trust | FAMILY ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc | EDUCATION (NSW CHILDREN): PROVIDES COLLEGE PREP ASSISTANCE TO NSW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $50,000 |
| 2021 | BEVP Birds Eye View Project | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, DISABLED VETERANS, AND THOSE KILLED IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY. | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Halliburton Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Special Forces Charitable Trust | FAMILY ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Addy Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Gary Sinise Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS | $180,000 |
| 2020 | The Special Forces Charitable Trust | FAMILY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER VARIOUS ASSISTANCE | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Halliburton Foundation Inc | Education | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | VETERAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES | $18,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Gratitude Initiative?
The Gratitude Initiative is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Gary Sinise Foundation ($555K), Navy Seal Foundation Inc ($325K), Georgetown Area Community Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to The Gratitude Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is The Gratitude Initiative's largest funder?
Gary Sinise Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Gratitude Initiative, with $555K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Gratitude Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to The Gratitude Initiative across 33 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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