Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes

What Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes does

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit charity founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina. The foundation raises funds to support post-9/11 combat wounded veterans and their families in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Georgian Coastal Empire regions. Core programs include sponsorship of service dogs through K9s For Warriors (39 dogs funded, $943,500 total), educational scholarships through Special Operations Warrior Foundation (9 scholarships, $809,850) and Folds of Honor (32 scholarships, $160,000), and mortgage-free homes through Military Warriors Support Foundation (11 homes, $365,000). All recipient charities are vetted and approved through the foundation's strategic partnership with Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour Charities affiliate.

Name

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes

Legal name

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes

Website

https://lfwmh.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes provides funds and grants to military persons through charitable programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Charity Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Military charity fundraising
• Charitable event management
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Nonprofit donation collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluffton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Event Revenue: Primary fundraising through annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic tournaments including event registrations, sponsorships, live/silent/online auctions, and raffle ticket sales.
2. Sponsorship Donations: Corporate and individual sponsorships at various levels (Diamond $15,000+, Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000) and hole sponsorships ($250-500).
3. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals via check, credit card, or PayPal.
4. Community Fundraising Events: Third-party organized events (golf tournaments, beer festivals, 5K runs, polo events) where proceeds are donated to LFWMH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer charity that raises funds to support combat-wounded military heroes in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia Coastal Empire. Its core offering is the annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic tournament, supplemented by corporate sponsorships, individual donations, auctions, raffles, and community-organized fundraising events, with 100% of designated funds channeled through Birdies for the Brave to vetted military support charities.

Product overview

Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer charitable organization that raises funds to support combat-wounded military heroes in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia Coastal Empire. The foundation's core offering is the annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic tournament, supplemented by various sponsorship tiers, online auctions, and remembrance sign programs. All proceeds are channeled through Birdies for the Brave to vetted partner charities including K9s For Warriors (service dogs), Special Operations Warrior Foundation (scholarships), Military Warriors Support Foundation (mortgage-free homes), Folds of Honor (scholarships), Operation Shower (baby showers), and others supporting veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other combat-related needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wounded Heroes Golf Classic Annual multi-venue golf tournament serving as the foundation's primary fundraising event, bringing together combat-wounded veterans, corporate sponsors, and community members for fundraising and recognition of military heroes.
• Corporate Sponsorship Tiers Corporate sponsorship program offering Diamond ($15,000+), Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), and Bronze ($1,000) tiers with banner signage, foursome registration, and Appreciation Night seating benefits.
• Veterans Remembrance Signs Personalized sign program allowing donors to honor veterans at $100 per sign, with displays at golf classic venues.
• Online Auction Platform Online auction supporting fundraising efforts alongside silent and live auctions at the annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic.
• K9s For Warriors Service Dog Program Funded program providing highly-trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma at no cost to recipients. LFWMH has sponsored 39 service dogs totaling $943,500.
• Special Operations Warrior Foundation Scholarships Funded scholarship program providing full financial assistance for post-secondary education to surviving children of Special Operations personnel who died in the line of duty. LFWMH has funded 9 scholarships totaling $809,850.
• Military Warriors Support Foundation Home Program Funded program providing mortgage-free homes along with 3 years of family and financial literacy mentoring to injured servicemen and their families. LFWMH has supported 11 homes with $365,000 in donations.
• Folds of Honor Scholarships Funded scholarship program providing $5,000 scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military personnel. LFWMH has funded 32 scholarships totaling $160,000.
• Operation Shower Baby Showers Funded program hosting joyous baby showers for military families to ease the stresses of deployment and separation, hosted as part of RBC Heritage Tournament activities. LFWMH has donated $96,000 total since 2018.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2,699,000 total donated since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Birdies for the Brave (PGA Tour Charities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Primary strategic partner - PGA Tour's military outreach program. Vetting and approving all charities that receive LFWMH donations. 100% of LFWMH donations go directly to designated charities with no administrative fees taken by B4B. Since inception, LFWMH has donated $2,660,000 to B4B. In August 2025, LFWMH presented B4B with its largest single donation of $410,000.
• K9s For WarriorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides highly-trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma at no cost. LFWMH has sponsored 39 service dogs totaling $943,500. Dogs are named in honor of LFWMH supporters.
• Special Operations Warrior FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides full financial assistance for post-secondary education to surviving children of Special Operations personnel killed in duty. LFWMH has funded 9 scholarships totaling $809,850.
• Military Warriors Support FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides mortgage-free homes and 3 years of family/financial literacy mentoring to injured servicemen and families. LFWMH has supported 11 homes totaling $365,000.
• Folds of HonorsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides $5,000 scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military personnel. LFWMH has funded 32 scholarships totaling $160,000.
• Operation ShowersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts joyous baby showers for military families to ease deployment stresses. LFWMH has partnered since 2018, donating $96,000 total.
• Navy SEAL FoundationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides immediate and ongoing support to Naval Special Warfare community and families. LFWMH has donated $32,000.
• Green Beret FoundationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFacilitates transition of Green Berets and families from wounds, illness, injury, or retirement. LFWMH has donated $32,000.
• Jersey Mike'ssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMonth of Giving philanthropic program selected LFWMH as 2025 Beaufort County recipient. Raised $50,010 through customer donations and Day of Giving sales - the largest single donation to LFWMH since inception.
• Home DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Home Depot team coordinated home improvement projects for wounded heroes. Completed cabinet refacing, new countertops, appliances, and landscaping for Harvey Harris and family in Hinesville, GA.
• Lot 9 Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual beer brewing partnership where specially crafted beer is released with proceeds donated to LFWMH. Approximately 125 gallons brewed annually with all sales on release day donated back.
• Crescent Community / Crescent Pointe Golf ClubsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Lowcountry Veterans Day Golf Tournament with proceeds to LFWMH. 2025 event netted over $32,000. Started by Vietnam veterans Bill Poland, Mike Siegel, and Bill Capshaw.
• Rotary Club of Okatie-BlufftonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $15,000 from 25th Annual Polo for Charity event to LFWMH, which funded a service dog named 'Okatie' from K9s For Warriors.
• Hampton Hall Golf ClubcoreOthersOne of three primary golf venues for annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic. Provides venue, food, beverage, and staff support for events.
• Wexford Golf ClubcoreOthersOne of three primary golf venues for annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic. Hosted opening ceremonies and hole sponsorship for veterans.
• Oldfield Golf ClubcoreOthersOne of three primary golf venues for annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Birdies for the Brave: PGA Tour's military outreach program that vets, approves, and distributes all LFWMH charitable grants. Operates a similar military-support fundraising model across the PGA Tour ecosystem and serves as LFWMH's primary strategic partner.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest national nonprofit serving post-9/11 combat wounded veterans. LFWMH explicitly distinguishes itself from WWP, and the two compete for the same donor and beneficiary pool — but WWP operates direct programs at national scale whereas LFWMH is a regional pass-through.
• Homes For Our Troops: National nonprofit that builds and donates mortgage-free adapted homes to severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Closest direct functional parallel to LFWMH's MWSF-funded home program and a comparable grant-issuing veteran-support organization.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Entertainment-industry-backed veteran foundation providing programs in housing, PTSD/wellness, and entertainment. Comparable as a high-profile, multi-program veteran-support nonprofit reliant on celebrity and event-driven fundraising.

Others

• K9s For Warriors: Direct down-stream beneficiary of LFWMH (39 service dogs sponsored, $943,500). Provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD/TBI — comparing it illustrates how LFWMH's funding translates into operational outcomes.

Regional players

• Folds of Honor: Provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen/disabled military — the same beneficiary type LFWMH supports through SOWF and Folds of Honor direct grants. Comparable in mission scope with broader national reach.
• Special Operations Warrior Foundation: Sponsors post-secondary education for surviving children of Special Operations personnel killed in action. LFWMH is a major cumulative donor ($809,850, 9 scholarships), and SOWF represents a comparable single-mission veteran-support model.
• Military Warriors Support Foundation: Provides mortgage-free homes and financial literacy mentoring to wounded veterans — directly funded by LFWMH ($365K, 11 homes). Comparable outcome-focused veteran-support mission.

Emerging players

• Travis Mills Foundation: Supports recalibrated veterans and their families through retreats and programs. Comparable mid-size veteran-support nonprofit that combines direct programs with donor events, similar to LFWMH's grassroots event model.
• Boot Campaign: Veteran-focused nonprofit using lifestyle campaigns and events to fund programs for military families and first responders. Comparable in using event-driven, community-led fundraising to support veteran family services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lowcountry-Foundation-for-Wounded-Military-Heroes-639664296064859

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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