How We Help
To honor those who have served, The PenFed Foundation offers support through two programs.
Our Programs
Military Heroes Program
Whether active duty or retired, our service members are pillars of their communities. Through our Military Heroes Program, the PenFed Foundation provides high impact grants that celebrate the leadership and selfless service of military members and support the transition from service to civilian life.
Supporting our heroes who supported us.
Together, we’ve supported our military community with over $50M in 22 years.
Veteran Entrepreneur Program
The Veteran Entrepreneur Program propels Veteran-led companies to new heights. Through a variety of programs, we support Veteran entrepreneurs from the idea stage to Series A and beyond. At any stage, the program will better prepare founders for fundraising efforts and bring clarity to the elusive process of accessing capital.
Helping Raise Service Dogs
The PenFed Foundation has partnered with Canine Companions, the nation’s first and most successful service dog organization, which provides highly trained dogs free of charge to veterans and others with a disability. Founded in 1975, the Santa Rosa, California based nonprofit has already placed more than 8000 service dogs.
Onward Ops Partnership
The PenFed Foundation has partnered with Onward Ops to empower veterans as they make the challenging transition from military service to success in the civilian world.
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Partnership
The PenFed Foundation has partnered with Homeward Trails to provide military families with the gift of a loving companion. During military service, pets can provide unconditional love and support for the families, and can help fill voids left by deployment. In addition to covering the adoption fees, Homeward Trails will be providing families with a welcome kit that includes the essentials for their new companion. Adopting a pet is life changing and can improve a family’s well-being by providing comfort and alleviating stress and anxiety.