The Diplomatic Security Foundation (DSF) was founded in 1995 as a charitable, non-profit organization to provide financial assistance to Diplomatic Security* (U.S. Department of State) personnel as well as their foreign affairs/law enforcement counterparts both at home and abroad. DSF is specifically designed to provide monetary support (usually one-time grants) to persons/families that have some nexus to DS, who are suffering from hardship or crisis. DSF has no membership, membership dues, and does not sell products. DSF is a separate entity from the Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association (DSSAA). DSF is a registered 501 (c) (3) charity, and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All donations from DSF are gifts and require no repayment. Anyone from the extended global DS “family” may be considered for a donation, per review by the DSF Board of Directors, which is composed of active, retired and former DS personnel. All Board members are unpaid volunteers; with the exception of the Foundation Manager, which is a paid, part-time position.