James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Information

The Foundation was established after the kidnap and murder of American freelance journalist James Wright Foley by ISIS in 2014. Our Mission: To secure the freedom of Americans held unjustly captive abroad and prevent future hostage-taking. Our Vision: A future where Americans abroad are safe from hostage-taking. Our Values: Justice: We are committed to resolving the injustice of hostage-taking and seeking accountability for captors' inhumane treatment of innocents. Moral Courage: Inspired by Jim Foley, we seek to encourage and empower all to act with moral conviction - one person at a time for the good of others. Compassion: We empathize with and help hostage families, confidentially: listening, identifying the resources they need and the obstacles they face, while advocating for their loved ones’ swift return.