Disabled Veterans National Foundation

What Disabled Veterans National Foundation does

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lanham, Maryland (EIN 26-1446183), serving disabled and at-risk veterans nationwide. Its core programs include the Veterans Food Assistance Program (VFAP), the Grant Program for Small Needs (GPS, up to $1,000), the Housing to Home (H2H, up to $2,000) program, Comfort Kits and Grab N' Go packages distributed at VA Hospitals, the Mission Possible digital mental health course, and Capacity Building Grants to partner organizations. To date, the organization states it has supported more than 22,000 veterans across these programs and works with a network of 50+ partner veteran service organizations for on-the-ground delivery.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven rather than transactional: it accepts individual contributions (one-time and recurring monthly), corporate partnerships, planned giving, and gift catalog purchases, with no disclosed pricing for services since programs are grant-based for beneficiaries. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct outreach to individual donors, branded fundraising events such as the Broadmoor Cycling Challenge, and partner-driven referral channels into the veteran population. Distribution infrastructure combines an online donation portal with physical events at VA medical facilities, supported by a podcast and a recently launched Job Platform that extends the service line beyond material aid.

Operationally, DVNF does not present a proprietary technology platform; its digital surface consists of a standard web portal for donations and program applications, supplemented by content channels (podcast, digital courses). Trust and transparency signals — including the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, GreatNonprofits recognition (2017), and Best of America designation — are central to donor acquisition in this category, where credibility functions as the primary brand asset rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

Legal name

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

Website

https://dvnf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers direct aid programs, including food, housing grants, comfort kits, and a digital mental health course, to disabled and at-risk U.S. veterans through a network of 50+ partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran assistance programs
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Disability support services
• Homeless veteran services
• Military family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters, including the Force Multiplier monthly giving program.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorship and matching gift programs where companies match employee donations to amplify impact.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy planned giving through the DVNF Planned Giving Platform, allowing donors to include DVNF in estate plans.
4. Gift Catalog: Health & Comfort Gift Catalog allowing donors to purchase specific items for veterans, such as comfort kits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct financial, food, housing, and mental health assistance to disabled and at-risk veterans through grant programs (VFAP, GPS, H2H), Comfort Kit distribution at VA Hospitals, the Mission Possible mental health course, and Capacity Building Grants to partner veteran service organizations. All programs are provided at no cost to veterans and funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and gift catalog purchases.

Product overview

DVNF operates as a nonprofit offering a portfolio of veteran support programs centered around financial assistance, food security, housing support, and mental health services. The core programs include the Veterans Food Assistance Program (VFAP) for grocery delivery, Grants to Provide Stability (GPS) for utility and rent support up to $1,000, and Homeless to Housing (H2H) for housing transitions up to $2,000. These are complemented by Comfort Kits distribution, the Mission Possible mental health course, a podcast, and the Capacity Building Grants program that funds partner organizations. The organization also operates a job platform and annual resource fair, all provided at no cost to veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans Food Assistance Program (VFAP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 22,000 veterans helped nationwide through food assistance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Veterans Affairs (VA) HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVNF conducts Grab N' Go events at VA Hospitals nationwide, distributing comfort kits and connecting veterans with DVNF programs and resources. Events provide immediate support including hygiene items, necessities, lunch, and access to other valuable programs.
• Veterans Moving ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapacity Building Grant recipient providing Service Dog Training and Animal Assisted Therapy Services for Veterans. Served 3,000 individuals.
• Americas Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors (AHERO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient for AHERO Facilities ADA Upgrade. Served 1,200 individuals with outdoor recreational activities for veterans.
• Resounding Joy InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient for Semper Sound Military Music Therapy program. Served 550 individuals through therapeutic music services.
• Mt. Carmel Center of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient helping Veterans Overcome the Mental Aspects of War. Served 350 individuals.
• Rocky Boy Veterans CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient providing Veterans Support Services. Served 300 individuals.
• Coconino County VFW 1709 - MOPH 793coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth & Comfort Grant recipient. Served 160 individuals in Coconino County area.
• Black Hills Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans support services recipient. Served 271 individuals.
• Jezreel International Veterans Miracle CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans support services recipient. Served 200 individuals.
• Housing First Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans housing support services recipient. Served 352 individuals.
• Padre Pio Foundation of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrab n Go Event partner at the Newington, CT Veterans Hospital. Served 450 individuals.
• Bluegrass Care NavigatorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization featured in Capacity Building Grants program stories, providing veteran care navigation services.
• Warrior Wellness & YogamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Veterans and Women First Responders wellness program focused on education and encouraging wellness together.
• SMGA (Supporting Military/Great Athletes)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-sponsored organization providing sports and fitness programs for veterans.
• Dreams on HorsebackmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-sponsored organization providing therapeutic equestrian programs for veterans.
• Welcome HomemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-sponsored veteran housing assistance organization.
• Humble WarriormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant-sponsored veteran wellness organization.
• Salute Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVNF awarded $20,000 in grants to Salute Inc., which offers direct financial aid to post-9/11 veterans and their families as they adjust to civilian life.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct support, wellness programs, and financial assistance to disabled and at-risk post-9/11 veterans. Operates a comparable wraparound grant and program model at meaningfully larger scale, making it the closest direct peer to DVNF.
• Semper Fi Fund: Nonprofit providing immediate financial assistance and ongoing support to critically ill and injured service members and veterans. Directly comparable to DVNF's GPS and H2H grant programs for disabled and at-risk veterans.
• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit assisting post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families with financial, career, and wellness programs. Closely mirrors DVNF's wraparound service approach with direct grants and capacity-building support.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Nonprofit serving veterans, first responders, and their families through programs including financial assistance, housing, and wellness initiatives. Operates a comparable grantmaking-plus-direct-service model focused on wounded veterans.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Leading post-9/11 veterans advocacy and service organization with programs on mental health, employment, and benefits. Comparable to DVNF in mission scope and veteran beneficiary base.

Broad incumbents

• DAV (Disabled American Veterans): Long-established, large veteran-service nonprofit focused on benefits advocacy and direct support for disabled veterans. Comparable mission to DVNF's disabled-veteran focus but operates at significantly broader scale with a chapter-based advocacy model.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Mass-membership veterans service organization with national programs on benefits assistance, military transition, and community support. DVNF actually partners with VFW posts (e.g., Coconino County VFW 1709) as a recipient of Health & Comfort Grants.
• The American Legion: Largest wartime veterans organization with extensive programs on veteran benefits, employment, and family support. Provides overlapping national-scale veteran-services infrastructure against which DVNF competes for donor mindshare.

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit combining military skills with disaster response; intersects DVNF's mission by serving veterans through community engagement. Less direct grantmaking overlap but comparable target population.

Regional players

• PenFed Foundation: National veteran-services nonprofit providing financial assistance, emergency relief, and transition support to veterans and military families. Operates a comparable grant-plus-program model to DVNF, particularly for financial hardship and housing stability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dvnf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/officialdvnf
• Facebookfacebook.com/The.DVNF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disabled-veterans-national-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/thedvnf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments3 records

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