We are Protestant and Roman Catholic, Jewish and Orthodox, Buddhist and Islamic and span the total theological spectrum of religious life in the United States. As such, we are a uniquely American organization, sustained by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and found nowhere else in the world. Our members represent all major faith communities in America in a mutually supportive relationship.

The Endorsers Conference for Veterans Affairs Chaplaincy (ECVAC) is a standing committee of NCMAF. ECVAC’s focus is endorsing clergy-persons for service as chaplains in VA hospitals. ECVAC serves as a liaison between American religious communities and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

We began in 1982 as a private, non-profit, organization, but our roots go back to 1901 when the War Department decided to require ecclesiastical endorsement for clergy-persons as a prerequisite for service as chaplains in the Armed Forces.

Most of our support comes from our member religious organizations but it is donations from individuals, offerings from faith communities, and grants from foundations that allow us to accomplish our mission. If you believe in chaplaincy in the Armed Forces and VA hospitals, or support religious freedom in America, please donate to NCMAF today using the button below. Alternatively, you may send a check to NCMAF, P.O. Box 7572, Arlington, VA 22207-9998. All gifts are tax-deductible.