Congressional Medal of Honor Society

What Congressional Medal of Honor Society does

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization chartered by Congress in 1958 to support living recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award for valor. Its membership is comprised exclusively of Medal of Honor Recipients—61–65 living members as of 2025—and its headquarters are located aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, SC. The Medal of Honor Foundation, established in 1999, serves as the dedicated 501(c)(3) fundraising arm. The Society and Foundation rely entirely on private philanthropy from individuals, corporations, and foundations and receive no government funding.

The Society's program portfolio centers on three pillars: Outreach, Education, and History. The flagship offering is the Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP), a free K–12 curriculum teaching courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism through Medal of Honor Recipient stories, supported by Path to Honor, an interactive digital platform that won Tech & Learning's 2026 Future's Best of Show Award. More than 19,000 teachers have been trained, and over 140 living-history video recordings anchor the content library. Complementary offerings include the Medal of Honor Museum (reopened May 2024 after renovation), the Citizen Honors Awards program, scholarship grants for descendants of top valor-award recipients, annual conventions and summits, and the Living History Program documenting 3,536+ total recipient stories.

The go-to-market is community-led, driven by direct engagement with living Recipients through school visits, conventions, educator training (in-person and a 24/7 online portal), and partner channels. All programs and resources are provided free of charge to educators and schools; revenue is generated exclusively through donations, corporate sponsorships (American Airlines, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Delta, CVS Health), and foundation grants (Kahlert, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation). Distribution relies on the cmohs.org website, Constant Contact email, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), earned media via PR Newswire, and a tiered Mission Partner program (Elite/Gold/Silver).

Name

Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Legal name

Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Website

https://cmohs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting living Medal of Honor Recipients. It provides the free Character Development Program and Path to Honor platform to K–12 educators, alongside a museum, awards program, and Living History archive—funded entirely by private philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Character Education Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Service Learning Program Design, Accreditation & Evaluation (EDAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Character education programs
• K-12 educational resources
• Nonprofit membership organization
• Veterans outreach services
• Military valor recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Philanthropy and Donations: The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and its Foundation rely entirely on private philanthropy from individuals, corporations, and foundations. No government funding is received. Donations support outreach programs, education initiatives, museum operations, and recipient support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a congressionally chartered nonprofit membership organization of living Medal of Honor Recipients that delivers free character education programs to K-12 schools and the public. Its flagship offering is the Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP), supported by the Path to Honor interactive digital platform, free educator training (online and in-person), and the Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point. The Society also runs the annual Citizen Honors Awards, the Living History video archive, scholarship programs for children of Recipients, and annual Convention and Summit events.

Product overview

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society offers a portfolio of programs centered on preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and educating Americans about its core values. The flagship offering is the Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP), a free educational resource with lessons for K-12 students. This core program is supported by Path to Honor, an interactive digital platform, and the Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point. The Society also operates the Citizen Honors Awards program, Living History Program with over 140 video recordings, annual Convention and Summit events, scholarship programs, and Recipient outreach initiatives. All programs promote the six Medal of Honor values: courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Character Development Program (CDP): A free resource teaching courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism to students through educationally grounded lessons developed by teachers for teachers.
• Citizen Honors Awards
• Path to Honor
• Medal of Honor Museum

Products and services

• Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP) A free K-12 educational resource that teaches students courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism through Medal of Honor Recipients' stories. Includes lessons for elementary and secondary schools with cross-curricular integration across all subjects. Used by K-12 educators and school districts nationwide.
• Path to Honor Award-winning free interactive digital platform for middle and high school students that explores six core character values through Medal of Honor Recipient stories in video format. Can be used independently or with teacher guidance. Supports Google sign-in for progress saving.
• Medal of Honor Museum Museum located aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, SC, featuring interactive exhibits that showcase Medal of Honor Recipients' stories of heroism and sacrifice. Open to the public.
• Citizen Honors Awards Annual awards program recognizing Americans for acts of heroism and selfless service. Categories include Single Act of Heroism, Young Hero, Service Act, Community Service, and Youth Service Awards, selected by Medal of Honor Recipients.
• In-Person Educator Training Free in-person training workshops conducted by Character Development Program trainers for educators on implementing the CDP in classrooms. Sessions held at locations across the country and available by request for schools and districts with a minimum of 40 teachers.
• Online Educator Training Free online training portal available 24/7 for teachers to learn how to use the Character Development Program. Approximately 2.5 hours to complete with progress saved via Google sign-in.
• Medal of Honor Recipient Database Comprehensive searchable database of all Medal of Honor Recipients containing details including service branch, conflict/era, state, citations, and biographical information. Contains records for over 3,500 recipients.
• Scholarship Programs Financial assistance grants for children of Medal of Honor Recipients and veterans who have received the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, or Silver Star.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Americans believe there are challenges to youth being able to learn values and character traits today
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• United States CongresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 1958The Congressional Medal of Honor Society was chartered by Congress in 1958. While the Society receives no government funding, it operates under congressional charter and is the only organization specifically chartered to support Medal of Honor Recipients.
• American AirlinesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner Elite level sponsor. American Airlines has played a vital role in ensuring the legacy of the Medal of Honor reaches every corner of the nation through the Flagship Valor aircraft and transportation support.
• TriWest Healthcare AllianceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner Elite level sponsor. TriWest Healthcare Alliance supports the Society through the Foundation Board of Directors, with Chairman David J. McIntyre, Jr. serving as Foundation Chairman.
• National Medal of Honor Center for LeadershipflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner Elite level organization. The Center for Leadership in Mount Pleasant, SC is co-located with the Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point and generously funded the museum renovation.
• Blue Forge AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Partner Silver level sponsor supporting the Character Development Program.
• Fisher House FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge. The Society celebrates the dedication of all new Fisher House locations.
• Patriots Point Naval & Maritime MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10), destroyer Laffey (DD-724), and the Medal of Honor Museum. Located in Mount Pleasant, SC.
• American Battlefield TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner since 2018 on the Medal of Honor Valor Trail initiative, tying stories of Medal of Honor Recipients to tangible historical places. Also a Mission Partner Silver supporter.
• Delta Air LinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the Path to Honor platform and educator resources.
• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for veterans outreach and benefits information for Medal of Honor Recipients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CMOH_Society
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUMP3E9zxKDzAilMt-tLqqA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMOHSociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/medalofhonorcdp/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medalofhonorsociety

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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