OUR BOARD IS DEEPLY SADDENED AT THE LOSS OF OUR ESTEEMED BOARD MEMBER, MR. RUSH LIMBAUGH. RUSH, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE & GOD’S SPEED. YOU HAVE HELPED SO MANY OF OUR RECIPIENTS WITH YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT.

THE MCLEF RUSH LIMBAUGH MEMORIAL “GIANT OF PHILANTHROPY” SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN PERPETUITY.

Rush Limbaugh Scholarship Created in His Honor – for Kids of Fallen Police and Military

 

Sgt. Maj. Pete Haas
Founder, Former President & Guiding Light
Semper Fidelis

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Pete Haas was an extraordinary man – husband, father, Korean War Veteran, Sergeant Major -  Marine.  He helped create MCLEF and has faithfully served it ever since.  The families he has helped and lives he has touched cannot begin to be counted.  Pete is the heart of MCLEF and we will forever be at a loss without him.  A memorial scholarship to honor his life of service and carryon his legacy has been established:     

The Sgt. Maj. Pete Haas, USMC Memorial Scholarship


The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation is grateful that the family has chosen to designate our Foundation to receive memorial gifts.  We believe it is a great gesture to celebrate and honor the life of those who have passed by helping ensure the educational future of a child who has lost a parent in service to our country.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

The 2021 NYC Semper Fidelis Gala is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021

More details to follow. Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns: 914-268-0630

Our Mission

Thanks to our generous donors, MC-LEF currently establishes a $35,000 educational account for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Since our founding in 1995, MC-LEF has awarded over $82 million in educational accounts and other humanitarian assistance to over 4300 recipients. We  have only one paid employee and, therefore, the vast majority of our efforts are performed by a dedicated group  of  volunteers who run our various events.  Additionally,  all officers and board members are also volunteers and together,  we are extremely efficient in running our organization so that donor funds are predominantly used  to accomplish  our mission of Educating the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All.

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MC-LEF Facts:

As of December 31, 2020 of this year, we have awarded $4,012,537

Since 1995, we have awarded $82,858,589 to 4366 recipients.

JANUARY 2021 AWARDS

Education Account Branch Number of Recipients Total

$35,000.00 USMC 10 $350,000.00

USSS 3 $105,000.00

Scholarship Recipients 2 $21,053.15

Humanitarian Aid 3 $10,807.00

TOTAL 18 $486,860.15

2020 Year in Review

Educational Account    Branch         Number of Recipients                    Total                         

$35,000 Awards                 USMC                             71                                  $ 2,485,000.00  

     US Secret Service       3                                        105,000.00  

DEA      2 70,000.00

                                                      FBI                                 3                                         105,000.00       

                                        TSA                    4                                            140,000.00  

                                                       ATF                                    9                                        315,000.00

DOJ /DHS 3 105,000.00

USBP 5 175,000.00

TOTAL                            100                              $ 3,500,000.00

$15,000 Awards        PO/FMR USMC 5 75,000.00

$15,000 Awards FMR USMC 1 15,000.00

$15,000 Awards ATF TASK FORCE 4 60,000.00

Scholarship Recipients                                              18                                          170,667.21       

Humanitarian Aid                                                         15                                            140,796.23

Medical                                                                                     26                                               51,073.56

TOTAL                                                                                       169                       $ 4,012,537.00

Testimonials:

Testimonials

"When I heard a few weeks following my husband’s funeral that an organization by the name of MC-LEF wanted to provide scholarships to both of my children, tears streamed down my face. MC-LEF worked with us on the timeframe surrounding my soon-to-be-daughter’s birth and helped me get paperwork and logistical details squared away seamlessly. I’d like to thank MC-LEF for providing both of my children with $30,000 scholarships to further their future education. Your organization has given me the opportunity in completely heartbreaking circumstances to look ahead to tomorrow and embrace what’s to come. Thank you, MC-LEF, for the path you’re helping to pave for my children’s future and so many others, too. I’m honored. My kids will grow up knowing all MC-LEF stands for. We’re so very grateful to call ourselves a part of this family. Semper Fi."

–  Gold Star Wife

“I cannot begin to explain how much I appreciate what this foundation has given me.

I was fortunate enough to have been given a scholarship from MC-LEF and with that I was able to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. I am currently in my fall semester of my junior year and I love it! This year I plan on volunteering with Project: Reaching All Wounded Warriors at FSU. I also have hopes to get a fundraiser going for MC-LEF because this foundation has given so much to me and I would love to give back. 

Thank you for everything you have done for me and my education. 

God Bless."

“Dear Marine Corp-Law Enforcement Foundation,

Nearly 8 years ago, you awarded me with a scholarship for college.  At the time, I was a freshman in high school, and with everything my family was going through, did not take the time to truly appreciate it. On May 9th of this year I graduated from the University of Georgia, and believe me, there was no lack of appreciation.

My diploma belongs as much to you as it does to me. Thank you so much for honoring my father & giving me the opportunity you did.

God Bless.“

“I want to thank MC-LEF from the bottom of my broken heart for the $30,000 education account set up for my son in honor/memory of my husband.

My husband would have been so touched to know that MC-LEF stepped up and acknowledged his service and sacrifice. 

I will be forever grateful.“

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