Beneficiaries

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 $237,000 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 in the spring of 2025. Organizations that have received funds as a beneficiary in the prior year, must skip a year before applying again. 

Organizations must be a 501(c)3, 501(c)19, or 501(c)23 in good standing and must submit a current 990. Applications for 2025 will be available in May. 

The window for applications to be considered as a 2025 Field of Honor® Beneficiary will be announced in the spring of 2025.

Selected beneficiaries for 2025 will have their organization’s name and logo shown on banners at the Field of Honor® and in the event program. Funds from the 2025 flag sales will be presented to Beneficiary organizations during the first quarter of 2026 at the Field of Honor® Celebration luncheon. 

Beneficiary funds are derived from the total flag sales (including new flags, reposts, purchase of pre-flown flags or new flags to take home – not flown on the field), less the cost of flags and payouts to Affiliates. Equal amounts are divided among beneficiaries and the Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation. The Foundation uses these funds for veteran and first responder projects, scholarships, and other needs as approved by the Board of Directors throughout the year. 

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE
2024 FIELD OF HONOR® BENEFICIARIES!

The Young Marines of Williamson County strengthens the lives of America’s youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society. The Young Marines is the premier youth organization in its Drug Demand Reduction efforts.

https://youngmarines.org/unit/williamsoncounty/page

Heroes Below is a COST-FREE program offered in Central Texas to all Active Duty Military, Veterans, and First Responders; male and female, able-bodied and disabled. The pool time, SCUBA gear, SCUBA instructor’s time is all donated. The only cost to any Active Duty Military, Veterans, and First Responders is your time. Several Heroes Below SCUBA instructors are “Classified Diver” certified and have worked with military veterans with disabilities.
www.heroesbelow.org

Catholic Charities, Central Texas – St. Michael’s Veteran Services program is staffed by veterans and veteran family members to promote empathy and understanding of issues faced by this community. In addition to the services provided, the organization also connects veterans with resources across Central Texas.
https://ccctx.org/

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF GEORGETOWN FOUNDATION’S 2024 FIELD OF HONOR® BENEFICIARIES!!

In 2023, the following organizations received beneficiary 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.