ABOUT US:
Welcome to the Web site of the Operation Family Fund. Here you will find a little history and information about the Operation Family Fund, what services we have available for eligible recipients, and information on how you can help us help those in need.
After the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the United States military entered into a war against global terrorism. On October 7, 2001, the President began the U.S. response in the War on Terrorism with the stroke of his pen to seize terrorists' financial assets and disrupt their fundraising network. Unlike previous conflicts, this war is being fought on both domestic and foreign soil. The military response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States was assigned the name Operation Enduring Freedom.
The Operation Family Fund is a private non-profit charitable organization. It is sponsored by private donations. The Operation Family Fund was incorporated in the State of California and has its headquarters in Ridgecrest, California.
Operation Family Fund is an IRS 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation
Proof of Non-Profit Status and IRS Documents
Article of Incorporation
IRS Letter Of Determination
HOW WE HELP:
The Operation Family Fund provides financial assistance to eligible recipients in the form of:
1) Financial grants for each eligible member or members family to meet personal, short and long term living needs in these areas; Food, rent or utilities, emergency transportation and vehicle repair, funeral expenses, legal expenses, medical/dental expenses, assistance with a home, rental, lease, purchase or home improvements, assistance with the purchase, rent or lease of a vehicle. The Board of Directors has final approval of all funds allocation and selection of money managers.
Funds shall be distributed only to eligible members or family of eligible members without prejudice to race, religion or citizenship. The member must have been an employee or contractor working for the U.S. Federal Government and have been performing duties in conjunction with the war on terror and or Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom at the time of their death or severe disability. The family of the member must meet the criteria listed below. The Board of Directors has final approval of all funds allocation.
OUR VISION:
We are a private, non-profit, volunteer, public benefit corporation. We are committed to ensure that all available resources are used to assist eligible members and families of members of Military and Civilian personnel who have died or who have been severely disabled as a part of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom both domestically and abroad to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to short term and long term needs.
OUR GOAL:
Operation Family Fund has set a financial goal over the next 10 years to disburse $250,000,000 for eligible members and families. This goal can only happen by your generosity.
OPERATION FAMILY FUND CAN HELP:
1. Eligible members and families of members of Military and Civilian personnel who died or who have been severely disabled while serving their country as a result of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom both domestically and abroad.
2. Member is defined as any person serving officially as an employee of the U.S. federal government or contractor to the U.S. federal government. Proof of employment and assignment to Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom will be required. A certified copy of the death certificate will be required. The Operation Family Fund Board of Directors along with medical consultants shall determine eligibility of severely disabled members.
Priority of eligibility for a grant is given in the following order:
A. As a result of injury due to a hostile action with a VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
B. As a result of injury due to an accident while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan with a VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
C. PTSD with a VA disability rating of 50% or greater as a result of serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
D. All other injuries caused in support of the War on Terror and service connected with a VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
E. Any of the above while still in the Med Board process and the VA disability rating is pending.
F. Children and or Spouse of a KIA military member who did not receive the Government death benefit or SGLI.
G. Second requests for a financial grant may be requested but will only be evaluated after all first time request have been evaluated and there are additional funds available.
3. Spouse is defined as the other partner of a legal marriage in any state of the U.S. and its territories or any country recognized by the United Nations. A certificate of marriage will be required for eligibility of funds. A birth certificate, social security card, passport or drivers license may also be required.
4. Dependent children is defined as, any child under the age of 22 who is by birth or stepchild or legally adopted to the member. A birth certificate, adoption papers, social security card or passport will be required for identification and proof of relationship to the member.
5. Family is defined as a spouse and or dependent child.
