Our Impact
Next-gen Support for Cutting-edge Battlefield Education
Our work ensures that Marines are ready to outthink. Outpace. And outfight global threats. See how MCU Foundation drives what’s next for one of the world’s most elite fighting forces.
Creating Global Impact Through Warfighter Education
MCU Foundation addresses federal funding gaps to connect Marines with revolutionary training and education, where and when it’s needed. This support allows Marines to become agile, strategic, and unstoppable wherever they’re stationed worldwide.
A Nonprofit for Marines, By Marines
MCU Foundation was founded in 1980 with a grant from the family of Major General John H. Russell, 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Our programs begin with the Marine Corps University at Quantico, and extend to support military education for the Operating Forces throughout the Marine Corps globally.
Strengthening Marine Education Around the World
From battlefield studies to staff rides, lectures to visiting scholar programs, we make it possible to teach Marines how to overwhelm threats and master future conflicts worldwide. Professional Military Education (PME) funding reaches beyond the Marine Corps University at Quantico to Operating Forces and Supporting Establishment globally, solely funded through the generosity of private donors like you.
IMPACTING THE MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY
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Total invested in MCU from the Foundation since 2010. We support strategic initiatives designed to create the Marine leaders of tomorrow.
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The community we serve at MCU. This includes faculty and the total number of students engaged in Professional Military Education, both Officer and Enlisted.
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Number of awards we support at MCU. We are proud to sponsor recognition for the brightest minds at the university.
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Lectures we support annually at MCU.
Hear What Marines Think of Our Support
Forging leaders requires an education that knows no boundaries.
Donate Today To Create a More Effective Warfighter
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provides books to 20 Marines preparing for a local battlefield tour.
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helps fund the travel for a Visiting Scholar, deepening our global relationships.
