About Us

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to provide financial aid and quality of life solutions to:

•   Marines and Sailors as well as members of the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard who have
    served in support of Marine forces, when they become injured in post 9-11 combat or
    or training, and their families
•   Help defray the expenses incurred during hospitalization, rehabilitation and recovery
•   Assist with the expenses associated with the purchase of specialized equipment,
    adaptive vehicles and home modifications
•   Educate the public about the special needs of our wounded service members and their
    families

Our mission, since May of 2004, has remained constant: to serve those who preserve our freedom and, with your support, we hope to continue increasing awareness and financial support for these brave men and women.

How we help:

•   Provide immediate financial aid and support to service members and their families
•   Offer swift and relevant assistance. The type of assistance varies and is
    determined on an individual basis.
•   Offer financial relief for needs that arise during hospitalization and recovery, such as
    childcare, travel expenses for families and other necessities.
•   For perpetuating needs we facilitate the purchase of adaptive transportation, home
    modifications and specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs, audio/visual equipment
    for the blind, and software for traumatic brain injuries.
•   Help service members and their families transition back to their communities by
    assisting with education, job placement and therapeutic programs.

In addition to financial assistance, our staff and volunteers act as advocates for the needs of service members and their families and provide encouragement and comfort during difficult times.

What we have accomplished:

•   Established in May 2004, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund has provided over 18,300
    grants totaling $37 million in assistance to our Nation's wounded and critically ill heroes
    and their families.  Included in the assistance are grants for 99 Washington state wounded.
•   Since our inception, our administrative and fund raising costs have averaged at 7%, well
    below the national average, and our fund raising expenses have averaged just 2 cents per
    dollar raised.

Our history:

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was established in May 2004. A nurse at the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, whose husband was deployed to Iraq, saw first hand the needs of those returning from battle. She brought together a group of Marine Corps spouses with diverse backgrounds to implement a plan to provide financial grants to post-9/11 injured Marines, Sailors, and service members injured while assigned to Marine forces, and their families during their difficult road to recovery.

A Governing Board of retired Generals and Officers, Senior Enlisted Marines, and others with professional backgrounds was added to help the Fund develop into a nationwide program. The Semper Fi Fund works closely with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and military hospitals nationwide to identify and assess the needs of post-9/11 specific families. And, we need your help to keep this noble mission moving forward. The Fund depends on the generosity and compassion of people from all walks of life to join our quest of “serving those who preserve our freedom.”