Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

What Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation does

The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 46-1149168) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with a mailing address at PO Box 716. The foundation was established to honor Glen Doherty, a former Navy SEAL and Congressional Gold Medal recipient killed in the September 11, 2012 Benghazi attack, and operates as a memorial scholarship vehicle for the US Special Operations community. Its mission is to ease the transition of active-duty and veteran Special Operations personnel from military service to civilian careers through financial support for undergraduate, graduate, professional, and vocational education.

The foundation's core product is the GDMF Scholarships program, through which it has cumulatively awarded over $1,000,000 in financial assistance to 135 recipients pursuing degrees and certifications at institutions including Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, the Wharton School, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Duke University School of Medicine, and Harvard Kennedy School. It does not develop proprietary technology; its operational footprint consists of a small team (1–10 employees) running a scholarship application pipeline, a branded merchandise storefront (GDMF Gear Store), and an annual portfolio of four endurance fundraising events: the Boston Marathon, Falmouth Road Race, GDMF Memorial Road Race, and NYC Marathon.

The foundation's business model is donation-driven. Revenue is sourced from individual charitable contributions (online via credit card and ACH/EFT, plus paper checks) and corporate sponsorships, with ten named 2026 sponsors spanning wealth management, military-aligned consumer brands, logistics, and hospitality. Distribution of scholarships occurs directly to qualifying Special Operations professionals through an application process; donation distribution occurs through its website (powered by DonorPerfect) and event participation. Operating geography is the United States, with global reach for online donations. The organization is independently governed, has no parent company, and discloses no venture or institutional ownership.

Name

Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

Legal name

Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

Website

https://glendohertyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that awards scholarships to current and former US Special Operations personnel transitioning to civilian careers, funded by charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and an annual portfolio of marathon and road-race fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Education Scholarships

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veteran scholarships
• Military transition support
• Special operations assistance
• Charitable foundation services
• Fundraising endurance events

Headquarters

HQ city

Marblehead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation is funded through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and sponsors. Donations can be made online via credit card or ACH/EFT, or by mailing paper checks to the foundation's address.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation provides educational scholarships and vocational/professional training financial assistance to current and former U.S. Special Operations community members (Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and other elite military personnel) transitioning from military service to civilian careers. The foundation augments this core offering with annual fundraising endurance events and a branded merchandise store that generate operating revenue.

Product overview

The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and educational support for Special Operations Community members transitioning to civilian careers. The foundation operates several core programs: GDMF Scholarships (providing financial assistance for education and vocational training), fundraising endurance events (Memorial Road Race, Boston Marathon, Falmouth Road Race, NYC Marathon), and a merchandise store (GDMF Gear Store). The foundation has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to 135 scholarship recipients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GDMF Scholarships Financial assistance for traditional higher education and vocational/professional training awarded to current and former U.S. Special Operations professionals transitioning to civilian careers; over $1,000,000 disbursed to 135 recipients.
• GDMF Memorial Road Race Annual fundraising road race event honoring Glen Doherty, with proceeds supporting the foundation's scholarship programs.
• Boston Marathon Team Annual team participation in the Boston Marathon serving as a fundraising initiative for the foundation's scholarship programs.
• Falmouth Road Race Team Annual team participation in the Falmouth Road Race serving as a fundraising initiative for the foundation.
• NYC Marathon Team Annual team participation in the NYC Marathon serving as a fundraising initiative for the foundation.
• GDMF Gear Store Online store selling branded apparel and gear, with proceeds supporting the foundation's scholarship programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,000,000+ awarded in scholarships to 135 recipients

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PSG EquityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's fundraising events and activities.
• Flagship Wealth AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor providing financial support to foundation operations.
• Bub's NaturalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor supporting foundation mission and events.
• Spry MovingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor of foundation activities.
• Black Rifle CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor aligned with military and veteran community.
• Greater Sum VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor supporting foundation events.
• LW.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor of foundation activities.
• Global RescueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor supporting foundation mission.
• Bespoke of WinchesterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor of foundation events.
• Lucia RistoranteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop 2026 sponsor of foundation activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Special Operations Warrior Foundation: Provides scholarships and educational support to children of Special Operations personnel and wounded SOF warriors. Most direct peer - same Special Operations niche, same scholarship-led model.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Charitable foundation honoring a fallen Navy SEAL officer that supports veteran character development and community service. Comparable memorial-driven model serving a similar donor-sponsor community.
• Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: Serves military personnel severely wounded or killed in service, including through family support programs. Memorial-driven veteran nonprofit with comparable fundraising event model.
• Navy SEAL Foundation: Supports Naval Special Warfare community through monetary assistance, family support, and educational scholarships. Direct overlap in serving the SEAL/Special Operations community with educational funding.
• The Honor Foundation: Transition program specifically designed for Navy SEALs and other Special Operations personnel moving from military to civilian careers. Closely aligned mission of SOF-to-civilian transition through structured education and mentorship.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Provides scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Comparable scholarship-focused nonprofit supporting military-connected higher education, though broader than SOF-only.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large veteran-services nonprofit providing programming, mental health support, and career transition assistance. Operates at significantly larger scale with broader veteran mission.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit using military skills for disaster response. Adjacent veteran-services mission with similar donor demographic and community-led fundraising model.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Major veteran-support charity offering entertainment, education, and grants to wounded veterans and their families. Larger-scale veteran nonprofit with overlapping educational programming.

Emerging players

• Hire Heroes USA: Provides free career coaching and job placement to veterans and military spouses. Complementary veteran transition mission focused on employment rather than education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GlenDohertyMemorialFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glen-doherty-memorial-foundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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