Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Craig Newmark is a Web pioneer, philanthropist, and leading advocate. Most commonly known for founding the online classified ads service craigslist, Newmark works to support and connect people and drive broad civic engagement. In 2016, he founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies to advance people and grassroots organizations that are “getting stuff done” in areas that include trustworthy journalism & the information ecosystem, voter protection, women in technology, and veterans & military families. At its core, all of Newmark’s philanthropic work helps to strengthen American democracy by supporting the values that the country aspires to – fairness, opportunity, and respect. For more information, please visit: CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies.org. Craig can be found sharing his personal perspective on the issues of the day at @craignewmark. Website

Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS)

Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) honors former and currently military personnel by facilitating career and business opportunities in corporations across the US. The Bob Woodruff Foundation serves as VOWs’ strategic charity partner. Through educational initiatives, mentoring, military outreach, employee affinity groups, and an annual conference, VOWS promotes career development, support, and retention of veterans throughout the global financial services industry. Website

National Football League (NFL)

Since 2018, the NFL and BWF have made a measurable impact in the lives of more than 577,600 veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. Together the NFL, BWF and MoveUnited launched the USA Wheelchair Football League, now with nine teams nationwide. As we move forward, we will work with the NFL and our boots on the ground partners and grantees to shape solutions and fund impactful programs that best meet the needs of veterans today, tomorrow, and over the horizon. Website

Qatar Harvey Fund

The Qatar Harvey Fund was created by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Although located halfway around the world on the Arabian peninsula, Qatar has long-established ties in southeast Texas through decades of economic cooperation and educational exchange. The enormous damage of Hurricane Harvey made it immediately clear that rebuilding and recovery in the region would be long and challenging. The $30M Qatar Harvey Fund was created as a commitment of solidarity between the people of Qatar and the people of Texas as they embarked upon this long road. Website

Bread Financial

Bread Financial (formerly Alliance Data) is a tech-forward financial services company that offers simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. At Bread Financial, we continue our time-honored pursuit to advance initiatives that are good for society and good for our business – investing in programs that strengthen our communities, foster independence and create opportunities for our associates to engage through volunteerism and supported giving.

State of Qatar

In 2018, the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the State of Qatar established a partnership to support Texas Gulf Coast veterans and their families who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. BWF began issuing grants through this partnership in 2019, and then adjusted our granting strategy for 2020 to ensure that our grantees were positioned to continue providing critical services while protecting the health and safety of their staff and participants during COVID-19.

Pendleton Whisky

Pendleton Whisky and the Bob Woodruff Foundation have joined forces to provide meaningful, long-term support to our veterans and their families with the challenges they face after service. Together, “We’ve got your 6.” Website