Mighty Oaks Foundation

What Mighty Oaks Foundation does

Mighty Oaks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) faith-based non-profit organization headquartered in Montgomery, Texas, founded in 2012 by Chad Robichaux, a former USMC Force Recon Veteran. The organization delivers peer-to-peer recovery and resiliency programs for combat veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, military spouses, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who served alongside U.S. forces. Its core offering is the Legacy Program — a five-day intensive residential program built on four pillars (Mind, Body, Spirit, Social) and Biblical principles, delivered at five first-class ranch locations across California, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, with travel, lodging, meals, and materials fully covered by donor funding.

The organization's operational technology is centered on its proprietary peer-led curriculum and community architecture rather than software. Key structural components include the "4 Be's" spiritual framework, the Outpost aftercare network (62 nationwide locations), and the Marriage Advance retreat program operated in partnership with Family Life (Cru Ministry). Revenue is generated entirely through donations: individual giving ($22/month recurring "Sustainment Company" memberships), full warrior sponsorships at $3,500 per participant, non-cash gifts processed through the National Christian Foundation, vehicle donations, and cryptocurrency contributions. The organization conducts 42 programs per year, has produced 6,000+ alumni since 2012, and claims to have reached 500,000+ active-duty troops through on-base resiliency speaking events. A National Training Center permanent headquarters project is underway at a projected total cost of $8.4 million, with Phase 1 completed at $1.76 million.

Name

Mighty Oaks Foundation

Legal name

Mighty Oaks Foundation

Website

https://mightyoaksprograms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mighty Oaks Foundation is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers free, faith-based peer-to-peer five-day Legacy Programs for veterans, first responders, military spouses, and SIV holders at five ranch locations across the US, supported by 62 aftercare outposts and funded entirely through individual donations and warrior sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran & First Responder Recovery Programs

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management) (THAGAMAG)

Keywords

• Veteran recovery programs
• First responder resiliency
• Faith-based peer support
• PTSD recovery programs
• Military family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue source from individual donors supporting warrior programs. Donors can give one-time, monthly recurring (Donor Battalion Sustainment Company at $22/month), or through specific campaigns like Ambassador Company ($3,500 to sponsor one warrior) or 22 for 22 giving.
2. Warrior Sponsorship: Full program sponsorship at $3,500 covers one warrior's complete program including travel, lodging, meals, and materials. Donors can fundraise or give directly toward this amount.
3. Non-Cash Gifts: Accepts stock, real estate, business interests through National Christian Foundation partnerships, and vehicle donations through Veteran Car Donations.
4. Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and other cryptocurrencies directly via crypto donation platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mighty Oaks Foundation delivers faith-based, peer-to-peer recovery and resiliency programs for combat veterans, first responders, military spouses, and Special Immigrant Visa interpreters. Programs are 5-day intensive residential experiences held at five ranch locations across the United States, offered at no cost to participants including travel and lodging, with ongoing community support through a nationwide Outpost aftercare network.

Product overview

Mighty Oaks Foundation operates as a faith-based non-profit offering a portfolio of peer-to-peer recovery and resiliency programs for veterans, first responders, and their families. The core offering consists of Legacy Programs (six-day intensive residential programs in Men's, Women's, and Marriage formats) delivered at five ranch locations across the US, supplemented by Aftercare with 62 outpost locations nationwide. The organization extends its reach through Resiliency Speakers who present at military bases and community events, an Advocacy program engaging policymakers, and International Programs serving allied military and SIV holders. Additional offerings include a Resource Library with faith-based books, a Daily SMS Devotional, and the March or Die Podcast. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, with travel and lodging fully sponsored. A National Training Center is under development as a permanent facility to expand capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legacy Programs Five- or six-day intensive peer-to-peer recovery programs for veterans, first responders, and spouses dealing with PTSd and service-related challenges, offered at no cost including travel and lodging.
• Men's Legacy Program Five-day program for male veterans and first responders led by combat veterans who are former graduates of the program.
• Women's Legacy Program Five-day faith-based program for women veterans, active-duty wives, and military spouses led by veterans, first responders, and spouses who have completed the program themselves.
• SIV Legacy Program Five-day peer-to-peer program for Special Immigrant Visa holders who served alongside US forces, providing support for trauma, cultural adjustment, and purpose after resettlement.
• Marriage Program Marriage retreat program delivered in partnership with Family Life's Weekend to Remember at 95 locations nationwide, requiring at least one partner to have completed the Legacy Program first; Mighty Oaks sponsors program cost and lodging.
• Aftercare Program Post-program support including 62 Outpost locations nationwide providing weekly peer gatherings, aftercare mentors, and biblical counseling connections for Legacy Program alumni.
• Resiliency Speakers Program Veteran and first responder speakers delivering presentations on resilience, leadership, faith, and purpose at military bases, churches, corporations, and community events worldwide.
• Advocacy Program Legislative policy advocacy work engaging with Congress, the White House, and the VA to promote faith-based solutions in veteran care and mental health services.
• International Resiliency Programs Resiliency programs and speaking events for military and first responders internationally, providing mental, emotional, and spiritual support to active-duty personnel worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 program graduates since 2012
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, flagship and minor.

• Family Life (Cru Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Family Life's Weekend to Remember marriage retreat program. Mighty Oaks sponsors couples attending these retreats at 95 locations nationwide. Family Life provides the curriculum while Mighty Oaks covers program cost and lodging. This partnership enables Mighty Oaks to offer structured marriage support to program alumni and their spouses.
• Serving CaliforniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly partnership that enabled expansion of Mighty Oaks programs, including construction of SkyRose Lodge facility. Served as a key growth enabler during the organization's scaling phase.
• US Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion WestflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor early support partner that validated the peer-to-peer model and provided institutional endorsement. Wounded Warrior Battalion West referred warriors to early Mighty Oaks programs, establishing credibility and driving initial growth through grassroots warrior-to-warrior referrals.
• National Christian FoundationsupportingOthersPartner organization for processing non-cash gifts including stock, real estate, and business interests. Enables donors to make significant contributions through appreciated assets.
• Veteran Car DonationsminorOthersVehicle donation partner program allowing donors to turn vehicles into charitable contributions to benefit Mighty Oaks warrior programs.
• I Am SecondsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia production organization that created short film documentaries about founder Chad Robichaux's story and recovery journey. Films have been viewed by millions and serve as powerful awareness and fundraising tools.
• Slave 2 Nothing Foundation & Army of LovesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Sean Ellingson, who also serves on Mighty Oaks Board of Directors. Alignment in mission to serve veterans and military families through faith-based programming.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Warriors Journey: The Warriors Journey is a faith-based combat-trauma recovery nonprofit for veterans and families, operating peer-led programs and retreats. Its President & CEO Kevin Weaver serves on Mighty Oaks' Board of Directors, indicating tight mission alignment and overlap in faith-based veteran recovery delivery.
• Reboot Recovery: Reboot Recovery is a faith-based, peer-led combat-trauma healing program addressing PTSd, moral injury, and spiritual wounds for veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. It is structurally the closest direct competitor to Mighty Oaks' Legacy Programs in terms of faith-based clinical recovery model and target population.
• Save A Warrior: Save A Warrior is a faith-rooted, peer-led suicide prevention and combat trauma recovery program for active-duty and veteran service members. It overlaps directly with Mighty Oaks on the veteran suicide prevention mission, residential retreat format, and faith-based spiritual framework.
• Boulder Crest Retreat Foundation: Boulder Crest operates rural retreat-based, multi-day resiliency and recovery programs for veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. Comparable to Mighty Oaks in ranch/retreat setting, peer-driven curriculum, and zero-cost-to-warrior delivery model.
• Travis Mills Foundation: Travis Mills Foundation runs the Calera Event Center and retreat programs for recalibrated veterans and their families at a ranch-style facility. It overlaps with Mighty Oaks' residential, family-inclusive recovery experience for severely injured/wounded post-9/11 veterans.

Broad incumbents

• Operation Heal Our Patriots: Operation Heal Our Patriots is Samaritan's Purse's faith-based marriage retreat program for active-duty and veteran couples. It is the closest direct parallel to Mighty Oaks' Marriage Advance partnership with Family Life, but operates as a program within the much larger Samaritan's Purse organization.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is the largest US veteran-focused nonprofit, offering physical/mental wellness programs, career transition, and advocacy. It targets the same veteran population as Mighty Oaks but via a secular, services-broad model rather than a faith-based residential recovery model.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Semper Fi & America's Fund provides comprehensive financial assistance, recovery, and transition support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members and families. Comparable in serving post-9/11 combat veterans and families with intensive case-managed support, but as a much larger organization with a secular model.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Team RWB is a veteran-led community nonprofit building veteran physical, mental, and social health through local chapters, events, and enrichment programming. It addresses overlapping veteran mental health and community reintegration needs, but through distributed community-based fitness/social connection rather than residential faith-based recovery.
• Hope for the Warriors: Hope for the Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for post-9/11 combat-wounded service members, veterans, and their families, including clinical health and wellness, sports/arts therapy, and transition support. Overlaps with Mighty Oaks on veteran mental health and family recovery, but with a broader clinical/wellness portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5f0jIV000JYwg8FrqBNvcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/mightyoaksprograms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mighty-oaks-warrior-programs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mightyoaksfndn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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