Minority Veterans of America

Name

Minority Veterans of America

Legal name

Minority Veterans of America

Website

https://minorityvets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran and Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Veteran services
• Transitional housing
• Community advocacy
• Leadership development
• Culturally competent training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies on individual donations from the public, facilitated through Givebutter platform. Donation campaigns include Giving Tuesday (100% of funds from Veterans Day through December 5th support Winter Wish Project). Membership is free.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors provide funding and support. Current and historical sponsors include Boeing, REI Co-op, VHSHL, Phillip Morris, and American Democracy Fund. Sponsors receive logo placement on website, event materials, and social media promotions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Minority Veterans of America (MVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers programs and services to create belonging and advance equity for underrepresented U.S. veterans. Its core offerings include case management and resource navigation from the Minority Vets Community Center (MVCC) in Tukwila, WA; transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans (Q'mmunity House); culturally competent training and education; the Emerging Leaders Program; the annual Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit; the Winter Wish Project; and the "Our Stories, Our Truth" national storytelling tour. MVA supplements direct services with advocacy, policy work, and community-building events for minority veterans and their families.

Product overview

Minority Veterans of America (MVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services designed to create belonging and advance equity for underrepresented veterans. The organization operates as a service-focused nonprofit rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include the Minority Vets Community Center (MVCC) providing case management and housing support; the Minority Vets Training and Education Program delivering culturally competent courses; Q'mmunity House offering transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans; the Emerging Leaders Program for leadership development; the Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Summit as an annual convening; the Winter Wish Project for holiday support; and the Our Stories, Our Truth National Storytelling Tour. MVA does not take federal funding and operates primarily in King County, WA while serving members nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minority Vets Community Center (MVCC) A community center in King County, WA offering case management, resource navigation, housing programs, flexible financial assistance, shared workspaces, conference rooms, training facilities, and community events for minority veterans.
• Minority Vets Training and Education Program Culturally competent training courses providing introductory exploration of minority identities and experiences of veterans from historically marginalized communities, with pre-built, pre-recorded, and custom training options and nonprofit discounts.
• Q'mmunity House A 6–18 month transitional housing program in King County, WA providing safe, stable housing with case management, peer support, and financial assistance for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) A leadership development program investing in the next generation of minority veteran leaders through annual virtual retreats, quarterly firesides, mentorship, and an alumni intensive retreat.
• Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Summit (EIJ) A free annual two-day experience featuring workshops, panels, and live performances exploring intersections of minority veteran identity and key issues impacting their communities.
• Winter Wish Project A holiday support program in its 7th year that provides up to $250 in items from Amazon wishlists to minority veteran families during winter months, prioritizing those with limited access to resources.
• Our Stories, Our Truth: National Storytelling Tour A six-month multi-city national tour (Chicago, NYC, Baltimore, Richmond, Seattle, San Antonio; April–September 2026) celebrating stories of underrepresented veterans through lived experiences, amplifying marginalized voices and building community connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of Q'mmunity House residents transitioned to market-rate housing in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Chamberlain Network (TCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenting 'Our Stories, Our Truth: A National Storytelling Tour' - a six-month multi-city journey across the United States celebrating minority veteran stories. Tour stops: Chicago (April), NYC (May), Baltimore (June), Richmond (July), Seattle (August), San Antonio (September 2026).
• King County Veterans ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated near MVCC in Tukwila, WA. Community-based organization partner providing comprehensive and holistic support system for veterans.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers from MVA have helped power the Winter Wish Project program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign: Largest US LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, focused on legislation, lobbying, and public education. Comparable to MVA's LGBTQ+ advocacy work and federal-litigation posture; HRC operates at vastly larger scale with primarily federal-policy focus.
• National Urban League: Historic US civil rights and direct-service organization providing economic empowerment, education, and advocacy in urban communities. Comparable to MVA's blend of direct services, advocacy, and community-building for underrepresented populations; serves broader urban demographic rather than veterans specifically.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Major US civil liberties organization using litigation, lobbying, and public education to defend constitutional rights. Comparable to MVA's federal-litigation posture on VA policies affecting marginalized veterans; ACLU operates as broad constitutional defender rather than veteran-focused.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Large established veterans service organization (1M+ members) providing benefits navigation, transportation, and disability advocacy. Comparable to MVA in direct-service nonprofit model serving veterans with access barriers; operates at much larger scale and broader mission.
• NAACP: Largest US civil rights organization advancing racial equity through litigation, advocacy, and education. Comparable to MVA's racial-equity and anti-discrimination mission for minority veterans; NAACP operates at far larger scale across general population rather than the veteran niche.

Direct peers

• PFLAG: National LGBTQ+ family/community organization providing peer support, education, and advocacy through a chapter-based network. Comparable to MVA in community-driven model serving LGBTQ+ populations with peer support and education; PFLAG is family-focused while MVA serves veterans, but both blend direct services and advocacy.
• Lambda Legal: National legal organization advancing LGBTQ+ civil rights through impact litigation and policy advocacy. Comparable to MVA in leveraging federal lawsuits for civil-rights impact (e.g., MVA's VA abortion policy lawsuit) and serving the same LGBTQ+ veteran and broader community.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest US nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans with direct programs (mental health, physical wellness, financial readiness) and a national donor base. Directly comparable to MVA as a veterans-focused nonprofit with national reach, corporate sponsorships, and direct-service model; MVA already partners with WWP volunteers for Winter Wish.
• The Trevor Project: Leading US nonprofit providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Comparable to MVA in culturally competent program model for a specific marginalized population, free-to-user services, and broad corporate/foundation funding; Trevor's crisis-line and education model parallels MVA's training and resource navigation offerings.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): National 501(c)(3) advocating for veterans of the post-9/11 generation through policy, programs, and community. Comparable to MVA in advocacy orientation, donor-driven model, DC-base, and reliance on earned media; differs in broader generational scope rather than intersectional minority identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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