The Candy Bomber Foundation proudly carries forward the mission of Gail S. Halvorsen. Incorporated in 2016 as an educational charity in the state of Utah, the Foundation was founded by Gail S. Halvorsen, Denise Halvorsen Williams, and James Stewart and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

With a deep commitment to education, community service, and humanitarian outreach, the Candy Bomber Foundation has made a lasting impact across the world. 

At the heart of our mission is a dedicated team—our Board of Directors and Advisors Group. These members represent communities across the United States and Germany who have been involved in military positions, aerospace sectors, humanitarian endeavors, and family and friends of Gail S. Halvorsen.

We exist because we believe in the power of education, opportunity, and service to uplift and inspire the next generation. Together, we are building a world where all generations can create change in this world—just as Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen did, one personal act of kindness at a time.

Our initiatives have brought learning opportunities, joy, and HOPE to the world and the communities we serve in. 

A few highlights include:

• Partnering with the Civil Air Patrol Rocky Mountain Region to provide Cadet STEM learning events that encourage future innovators.
• Hosting virtual and in-person school classroom visits across the United States and across the world.
• Mentoring students on cutting-edge STEM projects at the Advanced Learning Center.
• Uniting with the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation and Airlift/Tanker Association on Operation Air Gift 2024, delivering toys and hope to children affected by flooding in North Carolina.
• Supporting Pacific Air Forces in Operation Christmas Drop 2024, ensuring essential supplies and holiday cheer reached communities across Micronesia.
• Providing needed relief supplies to displaced mothers and children in Ukraine, Poland, and Germany during Operation Little Vittles II in 2022.
• Sharing the inspiring story of the Candy Bomber with young readers through special events at local libraries.
• Engaging youth in hands-on STEM activities at numerous community celebrations.
• Inspiring young minds at the 2023 Ringside Solar Eclipse event in Richfield, Utah.
• Giving students the opportunity to hear from speakers who inspire humanitarian collaboration, global diplomacy, service in action, and heroes in the military and local communities.
• Recruiting youth into aerospace professions through flight simulations, inspiring heroes, and aviation camps.

And this is just the beginning! Our future efforts include:

• Building the new Candy Bomber Education Center for Global Service Learning and Humanitarian Training Programs ( [Internal Link to Capital Campaign page once built])
• Humanitarian Service Education programs for youth and adults
• After school and summer camps for children and youth including Aviation Camp, Aerospace Camp, and Community Service Learning Camp
• STEM-themed Candy Bomber Education Activities for kids and families at domestic and overseas military bases
• Candy Bomber classroom Service Learning Modules based on Colonel Halvorsen’s values 

Domestic and International Supply Drops for those in need