On a flight home from his second tour in Iraq, Lt Col Dan Rooney witnessed the return of a fallen soldier — and the heartbreak of his family on the tarmac. That moment became a mission.
Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor has grown into one of America's most trusted nonprofits, awarding more than 65,000 educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members — and, since 2022, to the families of America's first responders.
Our Promise
We believe education is the most powerful way to honor sacrifice. Every dollar raised is stewarded to that singular purpose — to ensure no family is left behind.