Description: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is a U.S.-based nonprofit that provides peer-based emotional support, grief counseling, and practical casework to families and loved ones of military personnel who die while serving. TAPS runs survivor seminars, peer mentorship programs, crisis intervention, and referral services while also educating the public and policymakers about the needs of bereaved military families. Type: Non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) focused on military survivor support Policies: Typically pursues policies that strengthen survivor benefits and compensation, improve casualty assistance and death-notification procedures, expand access to bereavement and mental-health services for survivors, support Gold Star families, and ensure coordination between the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and other veteran service providers. Funding: Primarily funded by private donations and philanthropic grants, supplemented by corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and fundraising events. Affiliates: Founder and longtime leader Bonnie Carroll; partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran service organizations and military-family nonprofits (e.g., National Military Family Association, Fisher House Foundation) and other survivor-support groups.
