Quick Summary
Name: Caring For Military Families: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation (Elizabeth Dole Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $660,048 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $35,000 (Hidden Heroes Fund to nonprofits); $2,500 avg (Hope Fund to caregivers) |
| Average Grant | $2,500 (Hope Fund); varies for Hidden Heroes Fund |
| Application Method | Rolling (Hope Fund) / Annual (Hidden Heroes Fund) |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org
Phone: 202-249-7170
Email: info@elizabethdolefoundation.org; grants@hiddenheroes.org
Address: 600 New Hampshire Ave, NW Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20037
Geographic Focus
United States - nationwide. Supports military and veteran caregivers across all 50 states, regardless of when or where the veteran served.
Funding Priorities
Hidden Heroes Fund (grants to nonprofits):
- Programs serving military and veteran caregivers (spouses, parents, loved ones caring for wounded warriors)
- Five pillars of impact: Families and communities, Education & training, Employment & workplace support, Financial and/or legal support, Health and wellbeing
- Innovative programs that directly impact caregiver lives
Hope Fund for Critical Assistance (grants to individual caregivers):
- Natural disaster assistance
- Medical and dental bills
- Home repairs
- Emergency transportation
- Vehicle modifications
- Home appliances
- Loss of income support
What They Don't Fund
Information not readily available in public sources. Focus is specifically on military and veteran caregiver support, suggesting other populations are outside scope.
Application Method
Hidden Heroes Fund: Annual competitive application process for 501(c)(3) organizations. Applications accepted once per year. Details at hiddenheroes.org/grants.
Hope Fund: Rolling applications for individual military caregivers who need critical financial assistance. Caregivers submit unpaid bills/invoices, and Foundation pays service providers directly. Apply at hiddenheroes.org/find-help/hopefund.
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