West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans

What West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans does

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. Its mission is to provide housing and other living needs to disabled veterans and their families in the DuPage County region, with a service scope that extends to homelessness prevention, mental health support including PTSD treatment access, employment direction, and medical care navigation. The foundation does not deliver these services directly; rather, it serves as a fundraising and distribution node that channels resources to a vetted network of 25+ veteran-focused charitable organizations including DuPage Pads, Guitars4Vets, NAMI DuPage, and Illinois Joining Forces.

WSFDV's principal fundraising asset is its annual "Rockin' For Our Vets" concert at Cantigny Park, which features Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band as headliner and is positioned by the organization as the only ticketed Gary Sinise concert in 2026. The event functions as the foundation's primary revenue mechanism, supplemented by a structured corporate sponsorship program with tiered packages ranging from $1,000 (Support/Stealth) through $5,000 (Commitment), $10,000 (Honor), $25,000 (Patriot), to $50,000 (Mission). Individual tickets are priced at $50 plus service fee. Marketing is conducted through a multi-channel earned-media strategy covering local television, radio, print, and video content, supported by partnerships with media outlets including Daily Herald, FOX 32 Chicago, and WLS 890 AM.

The foundation's core operating partnerships are with the Gary Sinise Foundation (which provides the headline act) and Cantigny Park (which serves as venue host and Mission Sponsor). Additional Mission-tier corporate backers include the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, First Trust, Sweet Baby Ray's Catering, and Truly Engaging. The organization's governance is by an independent board of directors under IRS 501(c)(3) oversight, with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership. WSFDV has no proprietary technology products, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and no technology partnerships beyond general IT and promotional design support from Velan Solutions.

Name

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans

Legal name

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans

Website

https://wsfdv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Wheaton, Illinois that raises funds through an annual Gary Sinise concert at Cantigny Park to provide housing and living support for disabled veterans and their families across DuPage County via a vetted charity network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Charitable foundation
• Veteran housing assistance
• Charity concert events

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheaton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports disabled veterans and their families in DuPage County, Illinois by providing housing, mental health encouragement, employment direction, and access to medical care. The foundation's primary fundraising mechanism is the annual "Rockin' For Our Vets" concert at Cantigny Park featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, with proceeds distributed directly to veterans and a network of 25+ vetted veteran-focused charitable organizations.

Product overview

West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV) is a 501c-3 nonprofit charitable organization established in 2005, not a technology company. The organization does not offer technology products or services. Its primary offering is the annual 'Rockin' For Our Vets' charity concert event featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, held at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. The mission focuses on providing housing and living needs to disabled veterans and their families through charitable donations, fundraisers, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rockin' For Our Vets Annual Concert An annual ticketed charity concert event held at Cantigny Park featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, with general admission tickets priced at $50 plus service fee (includes parking, entry, and on-site transportation). Proceeds support disabled veterans and their families in DuPage County.
• Veteran Housing and Living Needs Assistance Direct assistance program providing housing and other living needs support to disabled veterans and their families in DuPage County, funded through donations, fundraisers, and charitable events.
• Charitable Donation Program Donation program accepting contributions to support the WSFDV mission of helping veterans address homelessness, mental health challenges including PTSD, employment needs, and medical care access.
• Treat A Vet Ticket Program Program offering concert tickets at $50 each that cover a DuPage County area veteran's ticket, off-site parking, and transportation to and from Cantigny Park.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Gary Sinise FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gary Sinise Foundation partners with WSFDV for the annual Rockin' For Our Vets concert, providing Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band performance. This partnership creates an unforgettable veteran-support event with significant fundraising impact.
• CantignycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantigny Park serves as the venue host for the Rockin' For Our Vets concert. As a Mission Sponsor, Cantigny provides the event location and significant organizational support, creating a patriotic evening that Changes Lives.
• Robert R. McCormick FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAs a Mission Sponsor for both 2025 and 2026 Rockin' For Our Vets events, the foundation provides significant financial support enabling the concert and veteran assistance programs.
• First TrustflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst Trust serves as a Mission Sponsor, providing financial backing for the Rockin' For Our Vets concert and veteran support initiatives.
• Sweet Baby Ray's Catering CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSweet Baby Ray's Catering Company participates as a Mission Sponsor, providing catering services and financial support for the annual veteran concert event.
• Truly EngagingflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTruly Engaging serves as a Mission Sponsor, supporting the Rockin' For Our Vets concert and veteran assistance mission.
• Hotel AristamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel Arista in Naperville, IL is the Official Hotel Partner for the Rockin' For Our Vets - America 250 event. They provide an exclusive 20% discount for attendees and support from the Calamos Family.
• UbermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUber participates as an Honor Sponsor, providing support for the Rockin' For Our Vets concert.
• Wintrust Community BanksmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWintrust Community Banks serves as an Honor Sponsor, supporting veteran causes through the Rockin' For Our Vets event.
• Cantigny ParkflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAs Mission Sponsor and event venue, Cantigny Park provides essential infrastructure and promotional support for the Rockin' For Our Vets concert.
• Calamos InvestmentsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalamos Investments, through the Calamos Family (U.S. Veterans), provides generous support as an Honor Sponsor for the Rockin' For Our Vets event.
• Shannon RoversmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Shannon Rovers Irish Bagpipes Band participates as a Commitment Sponsor, providing musical entertainment at the Rockin' For Our Vets concerts.
• Velan SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationVelan Solutions (DuPage County AI Experts) provides technology and IT support, including creating the Rockin' For Our Vets promotional flyers and concert information materials.
• Culligan Water of WheatonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCulligan Water of Wheaton provides support as a Commitment Sponsor for the Rockin' For Our Vets event.
• The Inland Real Estate GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Inland Real Estate Group participates as a Ticket Block Rocker sponsor (10+ ticket minimum purchase).
• ComcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComcast participates as a Ticket Block Rocker sponsor for the Rockin' For Our Vets event.
• American Legion Post 76minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Legion Post 76 participates as a Ticket Block Rocker sponsor and provides organizational support for veteran community events.
• Illinois Joining ForcesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIllinois Joining Forces participates as a Ticket Block Rocker sponsor, supporting the Rockin' For Our Vets event and veteran community.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Fisher House Foundation: Foundation operating a network of comfort homes near VA medical facilities for families of hospitalized veterans and service members. Adjacent housing-plus-healthcare support model with national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit providing financial assistance, transitional housing, and recurring family support to military families. Overlaps on housing and family-support themes at much larger scale.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits assistance and support to disabled veterans. Comparable beneficiary base with much broader national infrastructure.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national veteran-support nonprofit offering mental health, career, and long-term support programs. Comparable mission around disabled-veteran wellness, but operates at national scale with a much broader portfolio.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: National nonprofit funding programs for veterans, service members, and their families, especially around PTSD/TBI. Comparable awareness-driven, donor-funded veteran support model.

Direct peers

• Gary Sinise Foundation: National nonprofit supporting veterans, active partners and entertainer-network allies with WSFDV through the Lt. Dan Band. Direct operational and mission overlap in veteran housing, mental health, and family support.
• Homes for Our Troops: Nonprofit building specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Closely comparable housing-focused mission for disabled veterans, though national in scope.
• Building Homes for Heroes: Nonprofit gifting mortgage-free homes to injured veterans and their families. Directly comparable on the housing-for-disabled-veterans mission central to WSFDV.

Emerging players

• Travis Mills Foundation: Nonprofit supporting recalibrated veterans and their families through retreats and adaptive programs. Comparable veteran-support mission with a narrower, retreat-based program model.
• Semper Fi Fund: Veteran-focused nonprofit providing immediate financial support and program funding to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members. Comparable in delivering integrated support (housing, mental health, transition) at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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