Who Benefits from the Field of Honor®? 

The net proceeds from the Field of Honor® flag sales directly benefit veteran and first responder non-profit organizations. From the inception of the Field of Honor® in 2017, over $230,000 has been awarded to Beneficiaries and Affiliate organizations. Beneficiaries are selected through a grant application process.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

Non-profit organizations that serve active and reserve duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, law enforcement members and their families are invited to submit a request for consideration to be named a beneficiary of the 2024 Field of Honor® flag sales.

Organizations must be a 501(c)3, 501(c)19, or 501(c)23 in good standing and must submit a current 990. Applications will be accepted through September 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm.CDT. 

Selected beneficiaries will be announced by October 12, 2024 and will have their organization’s name and logo shown on banners at the field and in event materials.

Funds from the 2024 flag sales will be presented to Beneficiary organizations during the first quarter of 2025 at the Field of Honor® Celebration luncheon.

Beneficiaries that have received funds in the immediate past year must skip one year before they are eligible to apply again. 

The window for applications to be considered as a 2024 Field of Honor® Beneficiary in now OPEN! 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

In 2023, the following organizations received funds:

• Heroes Night Out
• Share the Will

The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation also retains a portion of the proceeds to help support the needs of veteran and first responder organizations throughout the year, to provide services directly to veterans and first responders through projects that are carried out by Rotarians, or to provide scholarships for students whose parents serve our country in the military or law enforcement. 

In 2022, the following organizations received a total of $27,500:

• O.P. Veteran 
  Among the many activities it conducts each year, was asked to use the funds to specifically bolster their Garrison retreat program, a weeklong retreat for veterans to share stories, forge friendships, and heal together.
• R.O.C.K. (Ride on Center for Kids)
  ROCK will soon be launching a Rock On First Responder program to address certain deficits in the officer’s current training regimen. Funds have been designated to be used for this essential program.
• WilCo Blue Star Mothers
  On July 4th, 2011 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. approved the charter of WilCo Blue Star Mothers chapter TX15. WilCo Blue Star Mother is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Veterans Service Organization, consisting of mothers, step-mothers, and legal guardians of those who have served, or are serving in the U.S. military.
  Their mission is to support our service members, while supporting each other. WilCo Blue Star Mothers’ volunteer endeavors include the annual Wreaths for Vets event at Central Texas State Veteran Cemetery, honoring our local Gold Star Mothers and their children by placing lilies at area cemeteries and hosting the annual Gold Star Mothers Day luncheon, interacting and working in support of local VFW’s, American Legions, and other Veteran Service Orgs, being present, planning and participating in local area patriotic holiday events and much more. The volunteer opportunities are abundant. Blue Star Fathers and family members are welcome to join and participate as Associate Members.

In 2021, the following organizations received a total of $38,500:

• The Birdwell Foundation
  The Birdwell Foundation’s mission is to decrease and eliminate veteran and first responder suicide. By providing a community of support from fellow warriors who have found their way out of the darkness by a healing process they are now prepared and ready to teach and provide to others.

  To enhance and support Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their family members through programs and services in a caring, safe, family-friendly environment.

• Chris Kelly Foundation
  The Chris Kelley Foundation is a 100% all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to perpetually recognizing the ultimate sacrifice of Detective Sergeant Chris Kelley. This Foundation brings communities together to support law enforcement families who have lost their officer and those critically injured. We honor and pay tribute to all first responders and military.
• Dilworth Chapter of the MOWW
  The Dilworth Chapter of the MOWW supports youth and patriotic education.  We provide 5-day youth leadership conferences each summer; we recognize: youth achievement in JROTC, youth in the scouting programs; police and first responders; we support military memorials.
• Heroes Night Out
  The mission of Heroes Night Out is to enhance and support Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their family members through programs and services in a caring, safe, family-friendly environment. 

Merit Recipients:

• Corporal Chad Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD
  Provides non-pharmaceutical medical help for veterans with PTSD.
• Rally Point Outdoors
  The mission of Rally Point Outdoors is to connect veterans, active duty, their families, and Gold Star family members to the great outdoors by providing hunting and fishing trips free of charge. During these trips, the bonds and friendships built help provide outlets and links for those to connect to during good times and bad.
• Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel
  The Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel’s mission is to prevent Veteran and Military personnel Suicide through video productions & broadcasts and alternative forms of treatment.

In 2020, the following organizations received a total of $32,500:

• R.O.C.K. – Ride on Center for Kids
• Samaritan Center
• Veteran Outdoors
  

Merit Recipients:

• Blue Star Mothers
• Honor Flight Austin
• Team RWB, Fort Hood
• TSTC Foundation
• USO Fort Hood
• VFW Post 8587

In 2019, the following organizations received a total of $42,500:

• Austin Dog Alliance: Hounds for Heroes
• Heroes Night Out
• Mustang Heritage Foundation
• The 100 Club of Central Texas
• Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel

Other prior FIELD OF HONOR® Beneficiaries includes TADSAW and the Georgetown Police and Fire Departments.