Join us in taking a #Stand4Heroes
BWF partners with community and national programs, organizations and the military community, and advocates like you, to create healthy, positive futures for our service members, veterans and their families. Join us in taking a #Stand4Heroes.
- 45M
- Dollars Invested
- 370+
- Grants Awarded
- 2.5M
- Vets & Families Reached


Our Events
Stand Up for Heroes: Bay Area
New York's biggest night of hope, healing and laughter is coming to the West Coast! Check back for updates. More Info.
Latest News
Bob Woodruff Foundation Welcomes New Members to Leadership Council
On the 12-year anniversary of Bob Woodruff’s ‘Alive Day,’ the Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce two new additions to its Leadership Council, Craig Newmark, philanthropist and founder of craigslist, and Christopher Perkins, managing director and global head of OTC Clearing at Citi. More Info.
Best Wishes to Brett Morash
Outgoing director of operations and finance to take on new challenge as executive director of nonprofit focused on poverty studies. More Info.
11th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Kicks off NY Comedy Festival, Raises $5.3M for Bob Woodruff Foundation
The 11th Annual Stand Up for Heroes raised more than $5.3 million for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden last night. More Info.
Top Chefs Ask New Yorkers to Dine Out for Heroes with Bob Woodruff Foundation
Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli—joined by Mario Batali, Rocco DiSpirito, Tony Fortuna, Chris Santos, and Geoffrey Zakarian—is calling upon New York City’s restaurants and diners to honor our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day. More Info.
Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces $1.4M Investment in Fall Grant Recipients
Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation announced its list of fall 2017 grant recipients: a total investment of $1.4 million awarded to 14 organizations around the nation that facilitate programs which serve post-9/11 military service members, veterans and their families. More Info.
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform at Stand Up for Heroes
The Bob Woodruff Foundation and New York Comedy Festival announced today that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at this year's Stand Up for Heroes benefit, which supports injured veterans and their families. The band joins a line-up of comedian including Hasan Minhaj, John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver and Jon Stewart. More Info.
We’re Taking a #Stand4Heroes

Bob & Lee's Story
We want every family to receive the same level of help and support we did after Bob’s TBI in 2006. More Info.

I'm a Program Partner
BWF helped me take a program I developed to support my fellow vets and bring it to communities across the country. More Info.

I'm a Corporate Partner
We partnered with BWF because we want to bring more qualified, talented veterans into our offices … and offices everywhere. More Info.

I’m a Supporter
Our work is supported by thousands of donors from around the world and from all walks of life. Join us by making a gift of any size or creating your own fundraising event. More Info.

