Naval Special Warfare Community Support Groups
There are several organizations and agencies that provide valuable, thoughtful, and helpful assistance to the families of U.S. Navy SEALS and other American military personnel who have been seriously wounded or killed in action or training.
LT. Michael P. Murphy, USN, Memorial Scholarship Foundation
The foundation was formed by Michael Murphy’s parents, Daniel and Maureen, and his brother, John, in August 2005. It was given New York Department of Education approval on August 3, 2005, and incorporated in New York on August 11, 2005, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with the expressed written purpose of providing academic scholarships. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) granted the foundation tax-exempt status on May 4, 2006 (EID # 16-1730124).
The original board of directors consisted of Daniel J. Murphy, Maureen T. Murphy, and John D. Murphy. Since that time, three additional directors have been added: Mike’s best friend, Owen O’Callaghan, a New York City firefighter, and his cousins Catherine Jones and Kristen Bishop.
The foundation provides four scholarships. Two are given through the Patchogue-Medford High School, one through the Suffolk Federal Credit Union and the Long Island Credit Union League to a Suffolk County resident, and one through the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Washington, D.C., to a combat-wounded veteran or the child of a Purple Heart recipient. Other organizations that support the foundation include the Suffolk County Prosecutor’s Association, through its annual golf outing; the Long Island Council of Credit Unions; and the Chicago Title Insurance Company. Many other individuals and organizations honor Michael with their donations as well. The foundation in turn also actively supports the Navy SEAL Warrior Fund and the Naval Special Warfare Foundation. To assist in its work and to perpetuate the growing legacy of Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy and his selfless dedication to public service, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this work and any derivatives will be donated to the foundation to further expand its charitable work.
In addition, the foundation lends Michael’s name to numerous fund-raising events in support of the Navy SEAL Warrior Fund, the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
All donations receive a written acknowledgment and may be sent to:
LT. Michael P. Murphy, USN, Memorial Scholarship Foundation
c/o William F. Andes Jr., Esq.
224 Griffing Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Navy SEAL Warrior Fund
Governed by a board of directors, the Navy SEAL Warrior Fund is also a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization (tax ID # 20-2827819; Combined Federal Campaign/CFC # 11454) established to raise funds in support of families of U.S. Navy SEALs who have died while serving our country, or who are presently serving in harm’s way in trouble spots around the world. The organization, comprised of volunteers from around the country, has no paid employees. All funds raised, after expenses, are used to improve the education, health, and wellness of spouses and children of deceased and active-duty SEALs. The Navy SEAL Warrior Fund is also the largest fund-raising organization for the Naval Special Warfare Foundation.
Contributions may be made to:
Navy SEAL Warrior Fund
162 West 56th, Suite 405
New York, NY 19919
Naval Special Warfare Foundation (NSWF)
To provide educational and motivational support, promote health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare community, and perpetuate the history and heritage of the U.S. naval commandos, the NSWF was incorporated in 2000 as a National Non-Profit Charitable Corporation (tax ID # 31-1728910; CFC # 11454). The NSWF provides multiple scholarship opportunities to dependent children and spouses of active-duty SEALs or SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen) and other active-duty military personnel currently serving in NSW commands.
The NSWF also provides computers to the surviving children of Naval Special Warfare personnel killed in training or combat. The program helps ensure that the children are provided one of the basic resources they will need to help them excel in their education. The NSWF also provides numerous health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare community. The NSWF provides airfare so that family members may be present at their loved one’s memorial service and pays for hotel rooms for the family. It organizes a food delivery service for bereaved families that provides them with baskets of necessities often overlooked during stressful times. Additionally, NSWF also provides free financial counseling to widows.
If you would like to make a contribution, the Naval Special Warfare Foundation Web site (www.nswfoundation.org/donate.htm) has a downloadable donation form. Donations may also be made over the phone by calling 1-757-363-7490 or by mail to:
Naval Special Warfare Foundation
P.O. Box 5965
Virginia Beach, VA 23471