Where Today’s Thinking Shapes Tomorrow’s Security
Advance the ideas, education, and leaders that safeguard U.S. and global security. Join the Naval War College Foundation community.
The Future of Global Security Is Being Thought Through Today
Advance the ideas, education, and leaders that safeguard U.S. and global security by joining the Naval War College Foundation community
Global Markets Depend on Global Security.
“Authoritarian leadership wants to dominate the world… putting us in a defensive posture to protect what we hold near and dear.”
CAPT George E. Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.), President & CEO
You understand the stakes. Geopolitical instability disrupts markets, challenges the global order, and threatens the freedoms that underpin economic prosperity. Yet traditional federal funding cannot always move at the speed of emerging threats, from artificial intelligence and cyber warfare to Great Power Competition.
The Naval War College Foundation provides the margin of excellence that public funding alone cannot, advancing the education, research, and ideas that give national security leaders the intellectual edge to out-think adversaries, anticipate emerging challenges, and safeguard U.S. and global security.
Convenings With Consequence
Meaningful connections. Strategic insight. Unparalleled access to the people and ideas shaping U.S. and global security.
Newport National
Security Symposium
Hear directly from the leaders shaping global security and markets, from four-star admirals and national security experts to CEOs of the world’s most influential institutions. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the Symposium enables candid, off-the-record dialogue and insights rarely available in a public forum.
The Newport Open
& Clay Shoots
Have a little fun along the way! Join us for the Newport Open golf tournament at the historic Newport Country Club or our spring and fall sporting clays tournament in Wakefield.
All Members’ Meeting
Connect with Foundation Trustees, fellow members, and friends of the U.S. Naval War College for a meaningful gathering of the Foundation community ahead of the College’s June graduation.
Convenings With Consequence
High-level strategy, meaningful connection, and deeper insight into U.S. and global security challenges
Newport National
Security Symposium
Hear directly from the leaders who shape global security and markets, from four-star Admirals to CEOs of the world’s most influential financial institutions. Chatham House Rule ensures frank, off-the-record dialogue you won’t find anywhere else.
The Newport Open
& Clay Shoots
Have a little fun along the way!” Join us for the Newport Open golf tournament at the historic Newport Country Club or our sporting clays tournament in Wakefield.
All Members’ Meeting
Connect with the Foundation Board of Trustees, fellow supporters and friends, ahead of the College’s June graduation.
Trusted Leadership. Enduring Security.
Foundation leadership brings together deep expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to advancing U.S. and global security.
We are seeking accomplished individuals to serve as Trustees. Your business acumen and strategic vision are needed to guide the institution. Our distinguished leaders come from all backgrounds, not all have served in the military, but all have a deep commitment to the mission and ensuring the U.S. Naval War College remains a preeminent educational institution for years to come.
Trusted Leadership Enduring Security
Effective Foundation leadership is rooted in expertise and proven dedication, not military service alone
We are seeking accomplished individuals to serve as Trustees. Your business acumen and strategic vision are needed to guide the institution. Our distinguished leaders come from all backgrounds, not all have served in the military, but all have a deep commitment to the mission and ensuring the U.S. Naval War College remains a preeminent educational institution for years to come.
A Community Like No Other
A Community Like No Other
The Community You Join. The Leaders You Strengthen.
"Every time I learn something new... and gain a new perspective."
Phil Dunmire
Trustee Emeritus & 25-Year Member
"If you believe in entrepreneurship and capitalism, you have to support Western democracies."
Dan Holland
Chairman Emeritus & Chief Operating Officer, Shield Capital
Ideas, Impact & Insights
The latest ideas, initiatives, and impact advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.) Honored with Naval War College Foundation’s 2024 Sentinel of the Sea Award
One Week Away – Naval War College Foundation Newport Open
Limited Spots Available for Naval War College Foundation Clay Shoot
65th U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Francis Lehman, Jr. Receives Naval War College Foundation 2023 Sentinel of the Sea Award
Dispatches from the Home of Thought
Recent impact and insights from the Foundation
Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.) Honored with Naval War College Foundation’s 2024 Sentinel of the Sea Award
Your Commitment. Lasting Impact.
Choose how you want to support the leaders, ideas, and education shaping the future of U.S. and global security.
Introductory Membership
Join a community committed to national security, with access to Foundation programs, events, insights, and member benefits.
Chairman's Circle
Make a leadership-level investment in the Foundation’s mission, with opportunities for deeper engagement with the College and Foundation community.
Heritage Society
Include the Foundation in your estate plans and help ensure future generations of national security leaders have the resources to meet tomorrow’s challenges.