Celebrating 20 Years of Life-Changing, Lifesaving Support
For 20 years, The Fund has supported the brave men and women who served to protect our Nation’s freedom, helping them live full and independent lives after sustaining life-changing injuries or critical illnesses.
For 20 years, we have grown our programming to provide the unique level of care needed for our Fund family to live each day with renewed hope.
For 20 years, our service members, veterans, and military families have overcome adversity to reach new heights in spite of injuries and illnesses that last a lifetime.
For 20 years, your incredible support has helped our Nation’s heroes achieve their highest possible quality of life and independence…
Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Thank you.
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Together, we can help our service members, veterans, and military families achieve their highest possible quality of life and independence.
Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Mission
Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Vision Statement
Every combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured U.S. service member and military family will experience the appreciation and respect of our supporters. Our warriors and their families will achieve the highest possible quality of life and independence in a loving, caring, and committed community. They will not be forgotten on their road to recovery.
Our Mission is Critical. Our Duty is Clear.
Our work began when the first wave of wounded Marines and Sailors returned from the Iraq War. A small but determined group of military spouses launched a dynamic effort to help them, which grew into a nationwide nonprofit embracing all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Both proven and innovative, The Fund’s unique care model provides a holistic path to physical, mental, and emotional recovery.
Board of Directors
Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Chairman of the Board | General, USMC (Ret.) | 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Annette Conway Vice-Chair of the Board
Edward (Kim) Foley III Treasurer of the Board | Chairman of Foley, Inc | U.S. Marine (1967-1971)
Jason W. Aiken Executive Vice President, Technologies and Chief Financial Officer, General Dynamics
Robert M. (Bob) Bowlin Former Chairman of Sony Music International | CPA (Ret.)
Forrest Faison III M.D., Sc.D (hon), FAAP | Vice Admiral, USN (Ret.) | 38th Surgeon General of the Navy
Michael X. Garrett General, USA (Ret.) | Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command (2019-2022)
Karen Guenther President, CEO, and Founder of Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Carlton W. Kent Sergeant Major, USMC (Ret.) | 16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Wendy Lethin Secretary of the Board 2004-2022
Laura Mitchell Executive Director for The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
John M. Paxton, Jr. General, USMC (Ret.) | 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
James D. Weiskopf Colonel, USA (Ret.)
Richard Wells Managing Director, Insight Partners
We are honored to be considered one of our nation’s most trusted charities.
CharityWatch
A+ Rating from CharityWatch, one of only four Veteran nonprofits to receive their highest rating
Charity Navigator
4-Star Charity Navigator rating for 13 years; an achievement attained by only 2% of charities
Candid. Awarded the Candid/GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
Help improve the lives of service members, veterans,
and military families today.
Our Programs Deliver Vital Support
and Real Results.
Service Member and Family Support Program
Provides financial assistance and tailored support to help with the expenses incurred during initial hospitalization and throughout recovery.
Transition
Program
Created to help those we serve connect and grow, post injury or following illness.
Integrative Wellness
Program
Applies a holistic approach to long-term health, providing tools to improve body, mind, and spirit.
Together, We Can Restore Hope and Revitalize Lives.
We are proud to share inspirational stories from an array of remarkable individuals.