Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor was established in 2007 by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a U.S. Air Force F16 fighter pilot and PGA professional who currently serves as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard, following his experience witnessing the return of a fallen service member and the impact on the family. The organization was created to provide educational support to military families affected by service-related death or disability. Over time, the nonprofit expanded its mission to include scholarships for families of first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. == Programs ==

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships that may be used for private school tuition, tutoring, and higher education expenses. == Partnerships and fundraising ==

Folds of Honor partners with a wide range of corporations, sports organizations, and community groups to fund its programs. Corporate partners have included Delta Air Lines, which has contributed financial support and volunteer hours, and Anheuser-Busch, whose Bud Light brand has funded scholarship initiatives. The organization has also collaborated with sports leagues and events, including Major League Baseball's Memorial Day activities honoring military families. Partnerships extend to golf organizations such as the PGA of America. A number of golf courses have held Folds of Honor golf events, including La Quinta Country Club, Toscana Country Club, Westin Mission Hills Resort, Eagle Falls Golf Course, and Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort. Folds of Honor had a long-term partnership with QuikTrip to sponsor NASCAR Cup Series races at the Atlanta Motor Speedway from 2015 to 2022. Additional support comes from national and local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individual donors. == Impact and recognition ==

Folds of Honor reports that it has distributed tens of thousands of scholarships since its founding, with a significant portion benefiting minority recipients. It has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, indicating high performance in accountability and financial management. In 2018, John Rich, of the country band, Big & Rich, announced on the Today show that he and his brand, Redneck Riviera, had begun supporting Folds of Honor. ==See also==