What Airpower Foundation does

Airpower Foundation is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 (with organizational roots cited to 1958) and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, operating with three paid staff and an all-volunteer Board of Directors and Advisors. Its mission is to support wounded, ill, and injured service members, children of fallen military heroes, veterans, and active duty, Reserve, and National Guard families through emotional support, financial aid, educational opportunities, and community engagement. The foundation operates a portfolio of fundraising and community programs rather than a single product, including the flagship Sky Ball gala (the nation's premier military support gala, in its 23rd+ year), Walk 22 (a month-long 22-mile awareness initiative tied to the 22-veteran daily suicide statistic), the Ride to Remember motorcycle poker run, the Patriot Roundup at the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Honoring Freedom Night equine-assisted empowerment event, the American Sons documentary impact tour, and the Medal of Honor Museum celebration.

Programmatic offerings include the Sky Ball Speaker Series (school visits during Sky Ball weekend), the Medal of Honor Portrait Series with photojournalist Jeremy Lock, the Rodeo Royalty Court ambassador program, grant funding to vetted partner organizations, and direct support for the NAS JRB Fort Worth food pantry. The foundation runs no proprietary technology platform beyond a standard website and donation infrastructure; it does not offer APIs, software products, or AI-enabled services. It maintains Gold Star transparency status with Candid (GuideStar) and is a core strategic partner in the Texas Veterans Network, a Combined Arms-powered SaaS network connecting more than 300 veteran-focused community organizations.

The business model is donation-driven across multiple channels: individual online and mail donations, Donor-Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs, corporate matching gift programs, endowments and appreciated-asset contributions, legacy and planned giving, and corporate sponsorships — with event-based fundraising (especially Sky Ball) serving as the primary annual revenue catalyst. Geographic operations are concentrated in the Southwest / Dallas-Fort Worth region, supported by formal partnerships with NAS JRB Fort Worth, VA North Texas, Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and numerous veteran-serving nonprofits including Armed Forces YMCA, Robert Irvine Foundation, Recovery Resource Council, Dave Roever Foundation, and NAMPOW. Per terms and conditions, the organization's legal governing jurisdiction is Maryland.

Name

Airpower Foundation

Legal name

Airpower Foundation

Website

https://airpowerfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airpower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Fort Worth, Texas, supporting wounded service members, children of fallen military, veterans, and active duty families through fundraising events, grant funding, and educational outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Veterans Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Military family support
• Veteran advocacy services
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Wounded warrior programs
• Military community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from individual donations, event sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns supporting military families, veterans, and their programs.
2. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Giving: Accepts donations through Donor-Advised Fund accounts for streamlined giving with immediate tax deduction.
3. Legacy and Planned Giving: Estate gifts, trusts, and endowment donations from planned charitable giving arrangements.
4. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to amplify impact.
5. Endowments and Appreciated Assets: Donating appreciated assets or mutual funds avoids federal capital gains taxes while providing income tax deductions.
6. Qualified Charitable Distributions: For donors 70.5+ with traditional IRAs, donate directly from IRA (Qualified Charitable Distribution).
7. Corporate Giving: Corporate sponsorship and giving programs for companies supporting the mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Airpower Foundation is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports military families through signature fundraising events (Sky Ball gala, Ride to Remember poker run, Walk 22 suicide awareness walk, The Patriot Roundup, Honoring Freedom Night), education outreach programs (Sky Ball Speaker Series, Medal of Honor Portrait Series, Rodeo Royalty Court), direct support programs (NAS JRB Fort Worth Food Pantry), and grant funding distributed to vetted partner organizations serving wounded, ill or injured service members, children of fallen military, and veterans.

Product overview

Airpower Foundation is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a platform of military family support programs rather than a single commercial product. The core offerings include major fundraising events (Sky Ball gala, Ride to Remember poker run, The Patriot Roundup, Walk 22 suicide prevention initiative), education outreach programs (Sky Ball Speaker Series, Medal of Honor Portrait Series, Rodeo Royalty Court), and grant funding to partner organizations serving veterans and military families. The foundation also supports the NAS JRB Food Pantry. These programs work together to provide financial aid, emotional support, educational opportunities, and community engagement to active duty, reserve, National Guard personnel, veterans, and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sky Ball The foundation's flagship annual military support gala and primary fundraising event, featuring veteran speakers, Medal of Honor recipient recognition, and community engagement activities that raise funds for military family support programs.
• Walk 22 A month-long walking initiative held in June to fight veteran suicide and raise awareness about post-traumatic stress, with participants walking 22 miles to represent the statistic that approximately 22 veterans die by suicide daily.
• Ride to Remember An annual patriotic motorcycle ride and poker run that raises funds for the Airpower Foundation while raising awareness to end veteran suicide.
• The Patriot Roundup An event held at the Fort Worth Stockyards featuring untold stories of veteran ranchers and farmers, with tickets and tables sold to support the foundation's mission.
• Honoring Freedom Night An inaugural event celebrating veterans and first-responders through equine-assisted empowerment activities, co-produced with the American Paint Horse Foundation, National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation, and Two Ravens Foundation at Will Rogers Coliseum.
• American Sons Documentary Impact Tour A documentary screening tour raising awareness for veteran mental health, following Marines navigating lingering trauma of war and the loss of their comrade Corporal JV Villarreal, with co-production funding supporting a PBS premiere.
• Medal of Honor Museum Event An event celebrating the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, honoring recipients of America's highest military honor for valor.
• Sky Ball Speaker Series School visits coordinated during Sky Ball weekend with local Dallas-Fort Worth school districts to share stories of veterans and Medal of Honor recipients with young Americans.
• Medal of Honor Portrait Series A project featuring photojournalist Jeremy Lock's portraits of Medal of Honor recipients, displayed annually at Sky Ball and used by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and at funerals for recipients.
• NAS JRB Food Pantry Support Direct support for the food pantry at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth to help combat food insecurity among enlisted service members and their families.
• Grant Funding Program Program providing grants to vetted partner organizations supporting military families — funding scholarships, adaptive devices for wounded service members, morale programs, counseling, sports therapy, suicide awareness, and service dog programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of military family support since 1999
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Paint Horse FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Co-producing Honoring Freedom Night celebrating veterans and equine-assisted empowerment at Will Rogers Coliseum.
• National Snaffle Bit Association FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Co-producing Honoring Freedom Night with Heroes on Horses competition program.
• Two Ravens FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Veterans Slide reining competition partnership at Honoring Freedom Night.
• Latino Public BroadcastingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Co-production funding partner for American Sons documentary on veteran mental health premiering on PBS.
• Black Public MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Co-production funding partner for American Sons documentary via Jacquie Jones Memorial Award.
• Corporation for Public BroadcastingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Major funding provided for American Sons documentary project.
• California HumanitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Non-profit partner of National Endowment for the Humanities supporting American Sons documentary.
• National Endowment for the HumanitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Humanities funding support through California Humanities for American Sons documentary.
• Texas Veterans NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Texas Veterans Network (TVN) is the first interconnected state network of more than 300 veteran-focused community-based organizations and government agencies. Powered by Combined Arms, this SaaS network provides holistic support through collaboration and resource maximization.
• VA North TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA North Texas Health Care System provides wide range of health, support, and facility services for veterans in North Texas. Partnership supports connection between foundation beneficiaries and VA services.
• Armed Forces YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funding recipient providing programs and services for military families.
• Robert Irvine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran support programs partnership for wounded warriors.
• Recovery Resource CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and recovery services for veterans receiving foundation support.
• Dave Roever FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWounded veteran support through adaptive equipment and rehabilitation programs.
• NAMPOW, InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVietnam POW support organization receiving grant funding.
• Roll CallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly veteran luncheon organization hosting 1000+ members from various service eras.
• Texas Rangers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity support partnership for military families.
• Gold Star Family InitiativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for families of fallen service members.
• Scholarships (Various ROTC Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational scholarships for military dependents through ROTC programs.
• Daedalian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Force officer professional development and scholarship support.
• Fort Worth VAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal VA healthcare and benefits services partnership.
• Ben Hogan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf-related programs and scholarships for military families.
• Angels of the FallencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for families who have lost loved ones in military service.
• American Fallen Soldiers ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortrait programs honoring fallen soldiers.
• Patriot AnglerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic fishing programs for veterans.
• America's Mighty WarriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary family support and awareness programs.
• Holidays & HeroescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoliday support programs for military families.
• Active Duty Morale and WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for currently serving military personnel and families.
• All Veteran GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll veteran support and community building programs.
• Lockheed Martin Armed Forces BowlcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational collegiate football game honoring military with community engagement events.
• NAS JRB Fort WorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome base partnership for food pantry, community events, and base engagement programs including Wings Over Cowtown Airshow.
• Fort Worth Stock Show and RodeocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMilitary Appreciation Night partnership bringing military recognition to rodeo events.
• The American RodeocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational rodeo partnership for military recognition events.
• Veterans Day Parade Arlington TXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual parade celebrating veterans with community participation.
• Texas LegendsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor league basketball team partnership for military appreciation nights.
• Texas Rangers BaseballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLB team partnership for military recognition at games.
• ESPN Armed Forces BowlcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege football bowl game dedicated to honoring military service members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. nonprofit serving wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their families — directly comparable mission, donor base, and event-driven fundraising model, though at substantially greater scale.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Provides programs and services to active duty, veterans, and first responders — highly comparable in military-family support mission, gala-based fundraising, and entertainment-driven awareness events.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Provides compassionate care to surviving families of America's fallen military heroes — directly comparable 'children of fallen military' beneficiary segment and peer-support program model.
• Hope For The Warriors: Supports post-9/11 service members, veterans, and military families with programs in mental health, transition, and community — comparable size, mission focus, and grantee-style program delivery.
• Fisher House Foundation: Provides housing and support to military and veteran families during medical crises — directly comparable beneficiary population and grant/donation-funded operating model.
• Boot Campaign: Texas-based nonprofit supporting military families and veterans through awareness, employment, and wellness programs — comparable regional identity, event-driven GTM, and grassroots donor base.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran service organization empowering veterans and families of fallen service members through character-based programming — comparable donor profile, event-driven fundraising, and survivor-family support.

Broad incumbents

• American Legion: Largest U.S. wartime veterans service organization with broad policy, community, and benefit-delivery programs — comparable veteran/military family beneficiary base but far broader mandate.
• USO (United Service Organizations): Long-established, broad-scope military support organization delivering programs across all service branches worldwide — comparable mission at vastly greater scale, with overlapping active-duty family support services.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National veterans service organization providing benefits assistance and support to wounded, ill, and injured veterans — overlapping beneficiary focus (wounded service members) but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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