What Code of Support Foundation does

Code of Support Foundation (COSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 by Major General Alan B. Salisbury, USA (Ret.) and headquartered at 4220 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia. The organization serves U.S. active-duty service members, veterans (with at least 180 days of service), caregivers, and surviving family members by providing free one-on-one case coordination and a curated, cloud-based resource database called PATRIOTlink® that connects beneficiaries to vetted support services across housing, mental health, employment, legal, education, financial, and benefits domains. The foundation is led by Executive Director Jessa Foor, with Hon. Robert M. Speer (former Acting Secretary of the Army) as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and a staff composed predominantly of veterans, caregivers, and military spouses.

The technology core is PATRIOTlink® — a free, no-signup-required web platform (patriotlink.org) hosting 5,500+ resources that undergo a four-step verification process, with customizable search filters by need type, geography, branch, discharge status, and service connection. A direct integration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (launched June 2, 2025, and further enhanced in PATRIOTlink® 3.0 on January 14, 2026) allows users to upload, store, and manage VA-related documents in a single secure location, and an integrated self-referral network lets users connect to resources without an intermediary. The Case Coordination Program layers a structured six-step process (Meet, Understand, Personalize, Build, Engage, Sustain) on top of the platform, with two specialized roles — Case Managers for long-term support and Community Resource Navigators for short-term guidance — and 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-ups. Supporting programs include the "Profiles in Service" podcast hosted by MG Salisbury, the "Sign the Code" public commitment campaign, the "Johnny Vet" storytelling initiative, and a Scams Targeting Military/Veteran Community education effort.

COSF operates as a donation-funded nonprofit with no users paying for service. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual one-time and monthly recurring donations, corporate and foundation grants, corporate partnerships and sponsorships (including the annual Toast to Our Troops gala, which raised over $300,000 in the prior year), planned giving and bequests, stock donations processed through a Morgan Stanley brokerage account, Combined Federal Campaign workplace giving under CFC #77087, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and third-party platforms (Facebook Fundraisers, PayPal Giving Fund, MightyCause, eBay Giving Works, Humble Bundle). The organization reports a $4-in-benefits-unlocked-for-every-$1-donated leverage ratio, Platinum-level Candid/Guidestar transparency status, and a 50% self-reported improvement in quality of life six months after working with COSF.

Name

Code of Support Foundation

Legal name

Code of Support Foundation

Website

https://codeofsupport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Code of Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free case coordination and the PATRIOTlink® vetted resource database to U.S. military service members, veterans, caregivers, and families, funded by individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring (monthly) donations from individual supporters via online donation portal. Supports essential services to veterans and military families.
2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Customized corporate partnership programs; Foundation Partners (e.g., Elizabeth Dole Foundation, May and Stanley Smith Foundation, TD Foundation, MLB), Corporate Partners (Walker & Dunlop, Windsor Group, Softtek GS, Windstream, PenFed, Poarch Creek Indians, Prometheus Federal Services), and veteran-owned small business partnerships. Toast to Our Troops event sponsorships.
3. Foundation Grants: Restricted and unrestricted grants from foundations. Case Coordination Program is made possible in part by grants from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, May and Stanley Smith Foundation, and Wounded Warrior Project. Direct financial support also from VetLinks, TD Foundation, and Air Warrior Courage Foundation.
4. Planned Giving & Bequests: Legacy gifts including bequests, life income gifts, life insurance, retirement accounts, stocks and bonds. Provides lasting legacy of generosity.
5. Stock Donations: Donations of stock, bonds, and mutual funds processed through Morgan Stanley brokerage. Brokerage Account Number: 504-018165.
6. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Federal employee workplace giving via CFC. Designation Code: CFC #77087.
7. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Tax-exempt IRA distributions from individuals 70½ or older, paid directly from IRA to the qualified charity. Maximum annual amount: $100,000 (or $200,000 for couples).
8. Third-Party Giving Platforms: Donations routed through eBay Giving Works, Humble Bundle, PayPal Giving Fund, MightyCause, and Facebook Fundraisers. Matching gift programs through employer partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Code of Support Foundation provides free, personalized support to U.S. service members, veterans, caregivers, and military families through two integrated offerings: PATRIOTlink®, a free cloud-based database of 5,500+ vetted veteran and family resources with VA document integration and a self-referral network; and a Case Coordination Program in which Case Managers and Community Resource Navigators deliver one-on-one assistance across housing, mental health, employment, legal, benefits, and education needs via a structured 6-step process.

Product overview

Code of Support Foundation operates as a nonprofit platform-plus-programs offering rather than a single unified product. Its digital core is PATRIOTlink®, a free cloud-based resource database that connects veterans, service members, caregivers, and families to vetted support services and integrates directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Layered on top is the Case Coordination Program, in which Case Managers and Community Resource Navigators provide one-on-one personalized assistance across housing, mental health, employment, legal, and benefits needs. These core offerings are reinforced by the Education & Engagement program — comprising the 'Profiles in Service' podcast, the 'Sign the Code' public commitment initiative, and the 'Johnny Vet' storytelling initiative — and by signature events such as the annual Toast to Our Troops gala, which combines fundraising with the MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PATRIOTlink®: Free, cloud-based online resource database and platform that connects veterans, service members, caregivers, and their families to thousands of vetted resources nationwide.
• Code of Support Presents: Profiles In Service
• Toast to Our Troops (TTOT)

Products and services

• PATRIOTlink® Free, cloud-based online resource database with 5,500+ vetted veteran and family support resources, four-step verification, customizable search filters, integrated self-referral network, secure document upload, and direct VA document upload/status verification. Available nationwide at patriotlink.org with no signup or login required. Used by service members, veterans, caregivers, families, nonprofit partners, and case managers.
• Case Coordination Program Personalized one-on-one support program for active-duty service members, veterans (180+ days), family members, caregivers, and surviving family members, delivered virtually by Case Managers (intensive long-term support) and Community Resource Navigators (short-term guidance). Uses a structured 6-step process (Meet, Understand, Personalize, Build, Engage, Sustain) with 3, 6, and 9-month follow-ups across housing, mental health, employment, legal, education, financial, benefits, and disability claims. Eligibility: DD-214, disability decision, photo ID, proof of income.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4 in benefits and resources unlocked for every $1 donated
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Elizabeth Dole FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Elizabeth Dole Foundation provides a grant that makes COSF's Case Coordination Program possible in part. The foundation focuses on military caregivers, and multiple COSF staff (Allyson Edmonds, Caira Benson) are former Elizabeth Dole Fellows. Foundation partnership focused on supporting post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families.
• Wounded Warrior Project®flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowers COSF's Case Coordination Program in part to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. Major national veteran support organization providing both funding and program support.
• Walker & DunlopflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner and major Toast to Our Troops sponsor. Sheri Thompson, EVP of Affordable Housing at Walker & Dunlop, serves as Vice Chairman of the Code of Support Foundation board. Multi-faceted corporate support.
• Windsor Group LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-Owned Small Business partner providing professional services and business solutions to federal government agencies since 2017. Founded by Diedre Windsor, COSF board Secretary.
• Softtek Government SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner listed among funding partners. Provided the website design for codeofsupport.org (cited as 'Design: Softtek Government Solutions').
• WindstreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner listed as a funding partner and Toast to Our Troops sponsor.
• Prometheus Federal Services (PFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner listed as a funding partner. COSF Board Member Melissa Glynn is Chief Strategy Officer of Prometheus Federal Services.
• PenFed (Pentagon Federal Credit Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner listed as a funding partner.
• Poarch Creek IndianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner listed as a funding partner and Toast to Our Troops sponsor.
• Dobbs Defense SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-Owned Small Business partner with 35+ years of experience in DoD and IC cybersecurity community, providing IT, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and program management.
• The Leading NichecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-Owned Small Business partner specializing in big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence for federal government and commercial customers in domestic and international markets.
• Premier Enterprise Solutions LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-Owned Small Business partner providing IT solutions and ecosystem of talented employees, strategic industry partners, and technology.
• Cherokee FederalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a funding partner (logo displayed under Funding Partners section).
• Miles & StockbridgeflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading law firm providing pro bono legal support to Code of Support Foundation and the veterans the organization advocates for. 2025 recipient of the MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award for Corporate Impact.
• Pearmund CellarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time supporter founded by Chris Pearmund (2025 recipient of MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award for Broad Impact). Launched Code of Support-themed beverages (Black Ops wine and beer) and hosts events like COSF Spring Wine Tasting and Operation Valentine with a portion of proceeds benefiting COSF programs. Provides wine for Toast to Our Troops galas.
• TRI-COR Industries (TCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Partner led by COSF Vice Chair Elizabeth El-Nattar (CEO of TCI). Multi-faceted support.
• Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTubeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platforms for the 'Code of Support Presents: Profiles In Service' podcast, hosted by co-founder MG Alan B. Salisbury.
• SHEEPDOG Film / Steven GrayhmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted exclusive screening of award-winning film SHEEPDOG at Russell House Office Building on January 14, 2026, with red carpet, reception, and post-screening panel moderated by COSF Board Chairman Robert Speer. Film follows story of a decorated combat veteran, bringing awareness to military/veteran community struggles.
• Vets4WarriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 24-hour confidential peer support for service members, veterans and families. Call 1-855-838-8255 or chat online. Referenced as a partner resource for clients seeking immediate assistance.
• Elizabeth Dole Foundation (Fellows Program)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOSF staff including Allyson Edmonds (selected as Fellow in 2012), Caira Benson (Fellow in 2019), and Joey Hotovy (Fellow in 2015) are part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellows program focused on military caregivers.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest US veteran support nonprofit, providing direct programs, mental health, and career support to post-9/11 wounded veterans. A current flagship grant funder of COSF and the closest large-scale functional peer in the VSO ecosystem.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits navigation, claims assistance, and transition support. Directly comparable in its mission of helping veterans access federal benefits and resources, though at a much larger scale.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Large congressionally chartered VSO advocating for veterans' benefits, providing casework and claims assistance. Comparable as a peer in veteran resource navigation and benefits access, though operating across a broader membership model.
• Military OneSource: DoD-funded program providing counseling, information, and resource referrals to service members and families. Closest publicly funded parallel to COSF's PATRIOTlink resource directory and 24/7 support concept (e.g., Vets4Warriors).

Direct peers

• Elizabeth Dole Foundation: National nonprofit focused on military and veteran caregivers, operating the Hidden Helpers initiative and Dole Fellows program. Directly funds COSF's Case Coordination Program and shares its caregiver-centric mission and several staff/Fellow alumni.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): National nonprofit providing direct case management, peer support, and bereavement resources to military families who have lost a service member. Closely comparable in providing personalized, one-on-one case coordination to a specific military-family segment.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit combining disaster response and veteran reintegration through service-based programs. Compares in mobilizing veteran community around mission-driven programs and engaging VSOs in coordinated outcomes.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Nonprofit providing immediate financial assistance and holistic case management to critically wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 service members, veterans, and families. Highly comparable in delivering intensive, long-term case coordination with wraparound support.

Emerging players

• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit providing one-on-one career coaching and job placement to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Comparable in delivering personalized, case-managed support to the same beneficiary base.
• PsychArmor Institute: National nonprofit providing education and training resources to civilians and organizations serving the military community. Overlaps with COSF's Education & Engagement program (podcast, Scams Awareness, Johnny Vet storytelling).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/codeofsupport
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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