Our Mission
Honor the fallen service members of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise through scholarship and philanthropy.
The Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation (DIMF) honors the members of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the mission entrusted to the Defense Intelligence community: protect our freedoms and safeguard national security.
DIMF ensures this legacy endures by supporting the families of the fallen. Through scholarships and broader support for family well-being, we invest in the futures of families of the fallen. In doing so, we affirm that their sacrifice is not forgotten, and their commitment lives on through the next generation.
With integrity, transparency, and respect, DIMF transforms remembrance into action — sustaining families, honoring legacies, and carrying forward the spirit of service that defines the Defense Intelligence mission.
Our Vision
To ensure the sacrifices of Defense Intelligence members are never forgotten by supporting their families with transparent, ethical, and enduring programs that honor legacy, bolster opportunity, and uphold the spirit of service.
Our Commitment
By uniting past, present, and future in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, we provide meaningful recognition of service, impactful fellowship and scholarship opportunities, and a support network founded on honor and advancement.
Established in 2019, the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation (DIMF) is a tax-exempt, non-profit foundation.
DIMF exists to ensure the sacrifices of Defense Intelligence service members are never forgotten by supporting their families with transparent, ethical, and enduring programs that honor legacy, bolster opportunity, and uphold the spirit of service.
We support all elements of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise:
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National Reconnaissance Office
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Service Intelligence Components
Combatant Command Intelligence Components
For Families of the Fallen
Honor & Legacy
We recognize and commemorate the contributions of Defense Intelligence professionals and ensure their service is remembered and respected.Community & Connection
We build and maintain a strong network of intelligence professionals, their families, and supporters, fostering connection across the community that served and continues to serve.
For Our Donors
Empowerment & Education
We invest in the next generation by providing education, scholarships, and programs that uplift those affected by loss.Excellence & Impact
We drive meaningful outcomes, demonstrating an enduring commitment to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice and to their families, while reinforcing a culture that values service to the nation.
Commitment to Ethics
DIMF adheres to a strict code of ethics in all its endeavors.
We put the educational and professional goals of survivor families first.
We promote transparent business processes, finances, and decision-making.
We protect the personal privacy of survivor families and donors. Only information explicitly authorized to be shared with others will be shared outside of the Foundation.
We do not engage in or tolerate racially, gender-biased, or sexually discriminatory behavior of any kind.
Foundation staff and Board Members who are also Federal employees abide by all the ethics rules, laws, and legal opinions of the U.S. Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable organization. For more details on what this means for your donation to our organization, please refer to this page on the Internal Revenue Service’s website
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Yes. The CFC code for supporting DIMF is #36068
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An intelligence officer killed during the execution of his/her official duties. This would include combat actions on U.S. soil, abroad, or going to and from work. This does not include medical incidents in the workplace.
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No. Board members and DIMF leadership team are unpaid volunteers.
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DIMF supports educational needs for post-secondary education, to include vocational, technical, undergraduate, and post-graduate education.
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Opportunities exist for named scholarships, trusts, and customized giving. However, IRS regulations for 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations place some restrictions on targeted donations. Please contact us for more information.