Southeastern Florida Honor Flight
Flies WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring their service and ultimate sacrifices.
About
About the Kevin Popke Foundation
We don't run the programs. We find the people already doing the hardest work for Florida's veterans — and we make sure their next year is funded.
Our history
Who Kevin was
The Foundation carries a name — and a stack of moments that made it necessary.
Kevin's Story
U.S. Army First Sergeant & Airborne Ranger
As a teen, Kevin enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for 22 years before retiring as a First Sergeant (1SG).
During his military career, he was assigned to the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment as Jump Master for the Airborne Rangers. Kevin took immense pride in not only keeping his soldiers safe but providing real mentorship.
Our mission
In tribute to Kevin Popke, we fund the work already underway
The Foundation makes targeted grants to veteran-focused charities across Tampa Bay and the rest of Florida. We don't build programs from scratch — we look for the ones that already deliver, and we help them keep going.
Before a dollar moves, we do the homework. And when we can, we put boots on the ground to watch the inspiring work happening firsthand.
Founders and directors who are personally in it — hands on the wheelchair, not just the org chart.
Making an impact
More than $76,000 in grants — and counting
Our grants have met veterans in very different moments: without housing, living with serious injuries, or a Special Operations family hit by sudden crisis. Same standard behind every one — proven work, real reach, people we've often watched firsthand.
More than $76,000 in grants — and counting
My Warrior's Place
Provides a peaceful retreat center and supportive programs to promote healing, hope, and community for military members, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families.
Freedom Riding Academy
Reduces injuries among military service members, veterans, and first responders by providing access to advanced motorcycle skills training and safe riding programs.
The Stano Foundation
Supported active-duty military and veterans through community projects, care packages, and initiatives to enhance their quality of life and keep them connected to home.
Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch
Inspires and empowers injured veterans and adaptive athletes to stay active through specialized sports facilities, recreational clinics, adaptive equipment, and peer support.
My Warrior's Place
Provides a peaceful retreat center and supportive programs to promote healing, hope, and community for military members, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families.
Other Side of the Dunes
A patriotic Florida initiative using golf events and outings to raise support, honor service members, and foster community connection for veterans and first responders.
Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch
Inspires and empowers injured veterans and adaptive athletes to stay active through specialized sports facilities, recreational clinics, adaptive equipment, and peer support.
The work
KPF volunteers enable our ongoing support for our nation’s protectors
Photos from grantee programs, events, and the communities we fund — the work on the ground, not stock.
There's more than one way to make a difference.
Volunteer a Saturday. Point us toward an org that deserves a look. Or give — every gift becomes a grant in Kevin's name.