Programs

The Work the Mission Funds.

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What We Fund

125 Years of Programs. One Foundation Behind Them.

The VFW funds, grows, and stewards the broadest veteran-support network in the country. Corporate supporters provide the fuel.

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The Work.

Four program areas funded and stewarded by the VFW Foundation.

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$16.2B RECOUPED FOR VETERANS — FY25

National Veterans Service

2,200+ accredited service officers securing earned VA compensation at no cost. The largest free claims advocacy operation in the country.

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$3M+ IN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Youth & Education

Scholarship competitions and civic programs running in every state — building the pipeline of Americans who understand what service means.

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$13M+ IN HARDSHIP GRANTS SINCE 2004

Military & Family Support

Emergency grants, scholarships, and appreciation events reaching 4.1M+ service members and families — direct support at the moment they need it most.

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12 CONFIRMED LIVES SAVED IN UNDER TWO YEARS

Digital Engagement

Technology-driven programs reaching veterans where traditional outreach doesn't — connecting isolated veterans to community and crisis support at scale.

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