Certified Best Independent Charities of America
Certifies the Navy SEAL Foundation as a Best in America charity.
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Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity Since 2009
Charity Navigator has given the Navy SEAL Foundation a perfect score since 2009, placing it higher than 99.9% of all rated charities nationwide.
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Guidestar Platinum
The Navy SEAL Foundation is a platinum-level GuideStar participant, demonstrating a strong commitment to transparency.
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Compliance Shield of Approval
The Navy SEAL Foundation is awarded the Compliance Shield of Approval, verifying compliance with state solicitation laws nationwide.
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Annual Reports & Public Filings
Where your support goes
2025 Direct Program Support
$26,897,004
Community
$8,926,93033.2% of total support
Health
$12,741,58447.4% of total support
Education
$2,817,19810.5% of total support
Legacy
$2,411,2929% of total support
Our Commitment
Our Standards
of Stewardship
The principles behind every dollar we raise, every program we run, and every report we publish.
Transparency
The NSF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt national non-profit. We are audited annually and the final report is posted on the Foundation's website for public review, alongside the annual IRS 990 filing.
94¢
of every dollar
directly to mission FY 2025 audited financials
directly to mission FY 2025 audited financials
94¢
of every dollar
directly to mission FY 2025 audited financials
directly to mission FY 2025 audited financials
The NSF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt national non-profit. We are audited annually and the final report is posted on the Foundation's website for public review, alongside the annual IRS 990 filing.
Charity Navigator has awarded the Foundation its coveted four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitments to accountability and transparency.
Responsible financial planning keeps the Foundation prepared to support the NSW community, families, and veterans through current needs and future programs.
More than 94 cents of every dollar spent by the Navy SEAL Foundation directly supports our mission, programs, and services.
Every program is shaped around measurable support for the Naval Special Warfare community and the families whose sacrifices make the mission possible.
<p>Since our inception, the generosity of our donors, partners, and fundraisers has allowed us to deliver more than $172 million through 2023 in direct support across our five pillars. The NSF has consistently earned Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating and “Perfect 100” designation for transparency and fiscal accountability since 2009 and 2014, respectively. These achievements would not have been possible without your unwavering support and generosity. You have provided more than just financial assistance; you have delivered hope and a tangible expression of gratitude for these quiet professionals.</p>