What Special Forces Charitable Trust does

Special Forces Charitable Trust (d/b/a Special Forces Trust, or SFT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 677 South Bennett Street, Southern Pines, North Carolina, founded in 2010 to provide meaningful and sustainable support to U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers (Green Berets) and their families. Its core offering is the Beyond the Battlefield signature program platform, which addresses suicide prevention and invisible wounds through three integrated channels: One-on-One anonymous therapy (up to 12 sessions at no cost), Side x Side Small Group Synergy peer events, and Sponsored Support partnerships with external healing-service providers accessed via a clinician portal. Complementary programs include Warrior Family (resiliency support for families during deployments), Warrior Community (healthy living, emotional wellness, and mental wealth resources for active soldiers), and Warrior Heritage (legacy and welfare support for SF veterans and their families). All programs are delivered free of charge to eligible beneficiaries, and services are distributed through a single domestic website platform with no disclosed proprietary technology stack.

The organization's revenue model is donations-based, with contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations processed through the Kindful donation platform (specialforcescharitabletrust-bloom.kindful.com), supplemented by merchandise sales via the SFT Gear e-commerce store and collaborations with Three Rivers Coffee (Snake Eater Coffee), Ice Shaker, and Real Liberty Coin. Marketing and beneficiary engagement are community- and event-driven: the organization runs signature gatherings such as The Great Americans Shoot (TGAS) and the Houston Patriot Experience, and reaches supporters through its website, newsletter, and merchandise partnerships. The operating geography is the Southeast United States, with stated intent to broaden reach to additional cities through its event programming. The organization is recognized with the GuideStar/Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and 2025 Four-Star Rating, and operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees under the leadership of Vice President and Director Chad Faulkner.

Name

Special Forces Charitable Trust

Legal name

Special Forces Charitable Trust

Website

https://specialforcescharitabletrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Special Forces Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers mental-health, family resiliency, and veteran support programs exclusively to U.S. Army Green Berets and their families via the Beyond the Battlefield platform, funded primarily by charitable donations and merchandise collaborations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Military family charity
• Suicide prevention programs
• Mental health therapy
• Nonprofit fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Southern Pines

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Special Forces Trust generates revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donors can contribute through the organization's Kindful donation platform. The trust also sells merchandise through collaborations with partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Special Forces Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides free support programs to U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers (Green Berets) and their families. Its core offering is the Beyond the Battlefield platform, which delivers anonymous one-on-one therapy up to 12 sessions, Side x Side small group peer experiences, and Sponsored Support partnerships with healing service providers. Complementary Warrior Family, Warrior Community, and Warrior Heritage programs address family resiliency, emotional wellness, and veteran legacy support.

Product overview

Special Forces Charitable Trust operates as a 501(c)(3) charity offering a unified platform of support programs for Green Berets and their families. The core offerings center on the Beyond the Battlefield platform, which integrates multiple support channels including One-on-One anonymous therapy sessions, Side x Side small group synergy events, and Sponsored Support partnerships. Complementary programs include Warrior Family, Warrior Community, and Warrior Heritage initiatives that provide emotional wellness, family resilience, and veteran support services. The organization also hosts signature events (TGAS, Houston Patriot Experience) and merchandise operations (SFT Gear) to fund and promote its mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beyond the Battlefield: Signature program platform addressing suicide prevention and invisible wounds within the Special Forces Community, featuring Side x Side Small Group Synergy, One-on-One therapy, and Sponsored Support components.

Products and services

• Beyond the Battlefield Signature program platform providing suicide prevention and invisible wounds support to the Special Forces Community, featuring multiple support channels including therapy, peer connections, and sponsored support partnerships.
• Side x Side Small Group Synergy Small group event program facilitating peer-to-peer conversations about purpose, helping service members connect with fellow soldiers through camaraderie-building experiences.
• One-on-One Therapy Anonymous therapy program covering up to 12 sessions at no cost to service members and their families, providing confidential mental health support.
• Sponsored Support Partnership program connecting service members and families with external organizations offering healing services, facilitating access to specialized support providers.
• Warrior Family Program Program supporting SF families by providing resources that strengthen family bonds and highlight their resilience during training cycles and deployments.
• Warrior Community Program Program providing access to resources promoting healthy living, emotional wellness, and mental wealth, along with group camaraderie opportunities.
• Warrior Heritage Program Program supporting SF Veterans and their families, committed to preserving their legacy, ensuring welfare, and providing direct assistance when needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 12 anonymous therapy sessions covered at no cost per service member and family

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Three Rivers Coffee CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative merchandise partnership producing 'Snake Eater Coffee' coffee pods. Part of SFT Gear & Collaborations initiative offering branded products to supporters.
• Ice ShakerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative merchandise partnership offering branded Ice Shaker products. Part of SFT Gear & Collaborations initiative.
• Real Liberty CoinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative merchandise partnership offering branded Real Liberty Copper products. Part of SFT Gear & Collaborations initiative.
• Sponsored Support PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizations offering healing services to Service Members and their Families. Part of the Beyond the Battlefield program, these partners provide therapeutic and wellness services integrated into SFT's suicide prevention and mental health support platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fisher House Foundation: Broad incumbent providing free housing near military and VA hospitals for families of wounded, ill, and injured service members. Overlaps in family resiliency mission, though delivered through lodging rather than therapy.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Broad incumbent supporting veterans, first responders, and military families through entertainment, financial, and wellness programs. Comparable nonprofit charity model serving overlapping military beneficiary segments.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Broad incumbent offering physical and mental health programs, career transition support, and peer support across all post-9/11 wounded veterans. Larger scale and brand reach but less SOF-specific than SFT.
• USO (United Service Organizations): Broad incumbent supporting the entire U.S. military community through entertainment, family programs, and wellness services. Much larger scale; overlaps with SFT's military family support mission.

Direct peers

• Special Operations Warrior Foundation: Direct peer supporting the children of fallen and severely wounded Special Operations personnel, as well as surviving spouses. Comparable SOF-focused mission with education and family support programs.
• Green Beret Foundation: Direct peer that provides direct and continuous support to the U.S. Army Special Forces community and their families through scholarships, casualty assistance, and family programs. Closest functional competitor to SFT in the Green Beret-specific niche.
• Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: Direct peer that builds centers of excellence for traumatic brain injury and psychological health for military personnel. Overlaps with SFT's mental health and invisible wounds focus within the SOF community.
• Navy SEAL Foundation: Direct peer providing support to Naval Special Warfare personnel, families, and veterans. Comparable model: 501(c)(3) charity with mental health, family resilience, and transition programs for a specific SOF community.
• Hope For The Warriors: Direct peer providing clinical mental health, family, and transition support to post-9/11 service members, veterans, and military families. Comparable therapy and family resiliency programming model.
• Marine Raider Foundation: Direct peer serving Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raiders and families. Operates with similar program pillars (health, welfare, family support) and SOF-specific beneficiary focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfcharitable
• Facebookfacebook.com/SFCTGala

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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