U.S. Army Women's Foundation

What U.S. Army Women's Foundation does

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation (AWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 and headquartered at Fort Lee, Virginia. It is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Army and operates as an independent charitable entity with a staff of 1–10. Its mission is to honor, empower, and connect U.S. Army women soldiers, veterans, and their lineal descendants through recognition, education, leadership development, and historical preservation. Primary audiences include women currently serving in the Army across Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard components, women Army veterans, and lineal descendants eligible for legacy scholarships; a secondary audience comprises corporate sponsors and partner organizations.

AWF's core program portfolio includes the Hall of Fame and Champions Award recognition program (operating since 2010), the Legacy Scholarship Program (25 scholarships awarded in 2025 and 22 scholars in 2026), the AWF–Trident University International full-ride scholarship partnership, the 'Six Triple Eight' Legacy Scholarship launched in 2022, and an annual Leadership Forum co-hosted with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Supporting services include the Trailblazers recognition initiative, the Resources and Research archive (Army Women in History, Oral Histories), a Speakers Bureau, AWF Podcasts, and the Flagpole e-Newsletter. The foundation maintains an active presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and corporate sponsorships, with no fees charged to program beneficiaries. Named corporate sponsors include Fluor, GEICO Military, Lockheed Martin, Thundercat Technology, Trident University International, and AT&T (which made a documented $25,000 donation in October 2018). AWF earned a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating in 2025. The foundation has also engaged in legislative advocacy, notably supporting the 2022 Congressional Gold Medal Act for the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (PL 117-97).

Name

U.S. Army Women's Foundation

Legal name

U.S. Army Women's Foundation

Website

https://awfdn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 and headquartered in Fort Lee, Virginia, that honors, empowers, and connects U.S. Army women soldiers, veterans, and their descendants through scholarships, the Hall of Fame recognition program, leadership forums, and historical preservation, funded by individual donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Military scholarship programs
• Leadership development forums
• Veteran community programs
• Nonprofit veteran advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lee

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute to support Legacy Scholarships, Professional Development and Mentoring, Honoring Exceptional Women Soldiers, and Preserving Army Women's History.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for recognition and association with the foundation's programs. Major sponsors include Fluor, GEICO Military, Lockheed Martin, Thundercat Technology, and Trident University International.
3. AT&T Donation: AT&T made a $25,000 donation to support the foundation's mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors, empowers, and connects U.S. Army women soldiers and veterans. It delivers three core programs: a Hall of Fame and Champions Award recognition program, an annual Leadership Forum and Summit for professional development, and a portfolio of scholarship programs (Legacy, AWF-Trident, and Six Triple Eight) for Army women and their lineal descendants pursuing higher education.

Product overview

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at Fort Lee, Virginia, providing a portfolio of recognition, educational, and support programs for Army women and veterans. Its core offerings include the Hall of Fame and Champions Award Program for recognizing extraordinary service, Leadership Forums and Annual Summits for professional development, and multiple scholarship programs (Legacy Scholarship, AWF-Trident University International Scholarship, and Six Triple Eight Legacy Scholarship) supporting Army women's educational advancement. Additional services include resources and research archives documenting Army women's history, a Speakers Bureau connecting organizations with distinguished Army women leaders, and The Flagpole E-Newsletter for ongoing communication. The foundation is not part of the Department of Defense and operates independently as a charitable organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hall of Fame and Champions Award Program Recognition program that honors extraordinary U.S. Army women and Champions through induction into the U.S. Army Women's Hall of Fame and Champions Awards for exceptional service to Army women and the nation.
• Leadership Forums and Annual Summit Annual leadership development symposium held in partnership with AUSA featuring panels, fireside chats, and professional development sessions for Army women.
• Legacy Scholarship Program Scholarship program providing financial assistance to Army women and their lineal descendants pursuing undergraduate and graduate education to support personal, professional, and economic fulfillment.
• AWF-Trident University International Scholarship Full-ride scholarship partnership with Trident University International awarding scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. studies to qualifying Army women.
• "Six Triple Eight" Legacy Scholarship Scholarship established to honor and recognize the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, awarded annually based on merit, academic potential, personal essay, community service, letters of recommendation, and financial need.
• Resources and Research Online resources including Army Women in History archives, Oral Histories, Trailblazers profiles, and research materials documenting the service and achievements of women in the U.S. Army from the Revolutionary War to present.
• Speakers Bureau Network of distinguished Army women leaders available to speak at events, sharing their experiences and expertise on military service, leadership, and veterans' issues.
• The Flagpole E-Newsletter Free online newsletter providing news, resources, and updates about Army women's issues, foundation activities, events, and opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 scholarships awarded in 2025, 22 scholars in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of the United States Army (AUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWF partners with AUSA to present annual Leadership Forums at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, featuring panel discussions, professional development, and networking opportunities for Army women.
• Trident University InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide full-ride scholarships for Army women to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. studies. The AWF-Trident Scholarship Program awards scholarships annually to qualifying Army women.
• U.S. Army Women's MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation partners with the U.S. Army Women's Museum at Fort Lee, Virginia, which tells the story of women in the U.S. Army from the Revolutionary War to today.
• Pritzker Military Museum & LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Master Wings Publishing to accept veteran-authored or veteran-centered submissions for the publishing program, supporting the Citizen Soldier mission.
• Women In Military Service For America MemorialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the memorial at Arlington National Cemetery recognizing women's achievements in U.S. Armed Forces service.
• FluorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting AWF programs and mission activities.
• GEICO MilitaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting AWF through military-focused insurance partnership.
• Lockheed MartinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting AWF programs.
• Thundercat TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology corporate sponsor supporting AWF.
• Villagers for VeteransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Ashley's House project - a 4,000 square-foot transitional group home for women veterans in Florida.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Student Veterans of America: Nonprofit supporting student veterans in higher education. Comparable through its scholarship-adjacent mission and overlap with AWF's educational-support programs for Army families and lineal descendants pursuing degrees.

Direct peers

• Service Women's Action Network (SWAN): Nonprofit advocating for and supporting service women and women veterans across all branches. Directly comparable as a membership- and advocacy-driven nonprofit serving the same women-in-uniform demographic as AWF.
• U.S. Army Women's Museum: Co-located at Fort Lee, Virginia and a listed AWF strategic partner. The museum curates and preserves the history of women in the U.S. Army — directly overlapping AWF's historical-preservation mission and shared beneficiary community.
• Women In Military Service For America Memorial (Military Women's Memorial): Arlington-based memorial and foundation honoring women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Listed as an AWF partner; shares AWF's focus on recognition, historical preservation, and serving the women-veteran community.

Others

• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): The Army's premier professional association and AWF's primary event partner for the annual Leadership Forum. Relevant as the institutional platform that delivers AWF's leadership-development programming to senior Army audiences.
• Trident University International: Online university partner that funds AWF-Trident full-ride scholarships for Army women. Listed as a core strategic partner; relevant as the primary in-kind education provider enabling AWF's flagship scholarship program.

Broad incumbents

• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR): Long-standing service and lineage-based nonprofit offering scholarships, recognition programs, and historical preservation. Comparable to AWF as a multi-generational membership nonprofit with scholarships, awards programs, and a legacy/heritage mission.
• Pritzker Military Museum & Library: A larger, Chicago-based military museum and library with a published partnership with AWF (via Master Wings Publishing). Comparable as a military-history and veteran-support institution, though operating at a broader scope than AWF's Army-women niche.
• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest U.S. veteran-serving nonprofits, supporting post-9/11 wounded veterans. Comparable as a donor-funded veteran services nonprofit competing for the same corporate and individual donor pool, but operating across all services and injury categories.
• USO (United Service Organizations): Major nonprofit supporting U.S. service members and military families. Comparable as a corporate-sponsored, membership-adjacent military nonprofit; much larger in scale and program breadth, but competing for overlapping defense-sector sponsorships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqfqy1_bzCdzJUuRAc0B_Pg
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/army-women's-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/usarmywomensfoundation/?hl=en
• Xx.com/usawf

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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