Navy SEALs Fund - Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield®

What Navy SEALs Fund - Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield® does

The Navy SEALs Fund – Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield® is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity (Tax ID 27-1405731) founded in December 2009 by former Navy SEALs Drago Dzieran, Rachel Dzieran, and Duke Harbin. The organization operates from Mason, Ohio, and is run entirely by an all-volunteer staff with no paid positions; operational expenses are stated at approximately 1% of donations, with 99%+ flowing directly to mission programs. Its mission is to provide financial support and community services to current, retired, and former UDT/SEAL teammates, their immediate dependents, and Gold Star Families across all generations (Pre-9/11 and Post-9/11).

The organization's offering is structured around three core programs: Emergency Assistance (Quick Reaction Funding), which delivers financial support within hours for injury, loss of life, transitional needs, or unexpected events; a PTS/TBI Support Program that funds alternative Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury treatment options (one of only a few charities operating in this niche); and a Navy SEAL Community Outreach Program anchored by the annual Frogman Down Memorial Toast to Fallen Frogmen, launched in 2018. Programmatic allocation reported is 55% PTS/TBI Support, 40% Emergency Assistance, and 5% Navy SEAL Community Outreach. Beneficiaries request assistance through an online Google Forms workflow or via direct community contact.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and partner organizations, processed via Network for Good, PayPal, Zelle, mail, wire, and employer-matched gifts. Distribution to beneficiaries is direct, relying on the SEAL brotherhood network and word-of-mouth within the community. The fund maintains an alliance ecosystem of more than 40 partner organizations across veteran support, mental health, transition, and brand categories, including the National Navy UDT/SEAL Museum, America's Mighty Warriors, Silent Warrior Foundation, The Mission Within, VETS, SOCOM Care Coalition, Sons of the Flag, Mighty Oaks Foundation, Travis Manion Foundation, and the Special Operators Transition Foundation. Registered trademarks "Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield®" and "Frogman Down" anchor the brand identity.

Name

Navy SEALs Fund - Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield®

Legal name

Navy SEALs Fund

Website

https://navysealsfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Navy SEALs Fund – Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield® is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charity that provides emergency financial assistance, PTS/TBI treatment funding, and community outreach to current, retired, and former UDT/SEAL teammates and their families, including Gold Star Families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Emergency financial assistance
• Military nonprofit services
• Post-traumatic stress support
• Gold Star family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization generates revenue entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and other charitable sources. Donations can be made via credit card through Network for Good, PayPal, ZELLE bank transfer, mail, wire transfer, and employer-matched gifts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers direct aid to Navy SEAL veterans and their families through three programs: Emergency Assistance (immediate financial aid for hardship), PTS/TBI Support (post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury recovery resources), and Community Outreach branded as Frogman Down (family, survivor, and Gold Star family engagement). The organization is operated entirely by volunteers and channels the overwhelming majority of donations to program services rather than overhead.

Product overview

Navy SEALs Fund is a Veterans-helping-Veterans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified charitable mission rather than a commercial product platform. The organization operates three interconnected core programs: Emergency Assistance (Quick Reaction Funding) provides rapid financial support within hours for SEALs facing injury, loss of life, or unexpected circumstances; the PTS/TBI Support Program funds alternative treatment options for Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury; and the Navy SEAL Community Outreach Program, anchored by the annual Frogman Down Memorial Toast, builds brotherhood and community bonds. An online assistance request platform enables direct engagement with those seeking support. All positions are volunteer-run with 99%+ of donations going directly to mission programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Assistance Program Provides immediate financial aid to Navy SEAL veterans and their families experiencing hardship, covering urgent needs such as housing, medical expenses, and basic living costs during crisis.
• PTS/TBI Support Program Delivers resources, treatment access, and recovery support for Navy SEAL veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), addressing the clinical and ongoing recovery needs of the community.
• Frogman Down Community Outreach Community outreach program offering long-term family and survivor support for Gold Star families and the broader Navy SEAL community through events, gatherings, and ongoing engagement that sustains the brotherhood beyond the battlefield.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ of all donations go directly to support the mission
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Navy UDT/SEAL MuseumcoreOthersPartner organization dedicated to caring for NSW Community joining in Frogman Down memorial events. The museum preserves the history of UDT/SEAL operations.
• America's Mighty WarriorscoreOthersFounded by Debbie Lee after her son Marc was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Provides support for troops, the fallen and their families including respite retreats and HBOT funding.
• Silent Warrior FoundationcoreOthersPartner organization caring for NSW Community, supporting silent warriors and their families.
• The Mission WithincoreOthersDedicated to creating a better world where heroes and families find purpose, healing, and growth through community. Provides Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT & Psilocybin treatment for PTSD and TBI to special operations veterans.
• Carry The LoadminorOthersPartner organization supporting NSW Community through memorial events and awareness campaigns.
• VETS - Veterans Exploring Treatment SolutionscoreOthersProvides resources, research, and advocacy for veterans with mTBI and post-traumatic stress. Offers grants for foundational healing, coaching, and alternative treatment modalities.
• BoneFrog Legacy GroupminorOthersPartner organization supporting Frogman Down and NSW Community programs.
• Warrior Dog FoundationminorOthersProvides warrior K9 support and contributes video/imaging content for Frogman Down events.
• 31 HeroesminorOthersPartner organization supporting NSW Community through various programs.
• Beyond The TeamsminorOthersPartner organization supporting NSW veterans transitioning out of military service.
• American Addiction CenterminorOthersPartner supporting veteran addiction treatment and recovery programs.
• Warrior HealthminorOthersPartner organization focused on warrior health and wellness programs.
• Warriors Rest (Extreme SEAL Adventures)minorOthersSupports memorial events with contributions from founder Don Shipley and provides extreme SEAL adventure experiences.
• SOCOM CARE COALITIONcoreOthersOfficial SOCOM program making promises to special operations personnel for lifetime care and family support.
• Sons of the FlagminorOthersRevolutionizes burn care and quality of life for veterans, first responders and families through research, education, and direct support.
• Mighty Oaks FoundationminorOthersProvides intensive peer-based discipleship programs for military personnel at locations nationwide.
• Travis Manion FoundationminorOthersEmpowers veterans and families of the fallen with customized opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Operation 300minorOthersHosts adventure camps for children who have lost fathers due to military service, in honor of SOC Aaron Vaughn.
• Gold Star Teen AdventuresminorOthersProvides summer adventure opportunities for Gold Star Youth from special operations families.
• Special Operators Transition FoundationminorOthersProvides coaching and connections for senior NCOs, Warrant Officers and Officers from special operations units transitioning to civilian careers.
• Marcus Institute for Brain HealthminorOthersClinical care and research institute at University of Colorado for TBI and psychological health conditions.
• Desert Hope Treatment CenterminorOthersProvides Salute to Recovery program dedicated to military veterans with substance use disorders and PTSD.
• Michael Strange FoundationminorOthersIn honor of CTR1 Michael Strange, provides unconditional support and services to families of recently fallen service members.
• SEAL Future FoundationminorOthersPartner organization caring for NSW Community.
• Veterans Wellness Center of Hampton RoadsminorOthersPartner organization providing wellness support for veterans in the Hampton Roads area.
• Hunting For HealingminorOthersPartner organization supporting NSW Community through hunting and outdoor therapy programs.
• StifelminorOthersWealth management and investment banking firm listed as a partner.
• Bone Frog Gun ClubminorOthersOwned by Bill Kent, Navy SEAL. Partner organization supporting the fund.
• Warrior WhiskeyminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Icey-TekminorOthersCEO Patrick Mudge serves on the Advisory Board. Partner organization.
• 7X ProjectminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• RipshearsminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Hensel PhelpsminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Warrior WeekminorOthersFounded by Sam Falsafi. Provides warrior programs and events.
• Feriozzi CoffeeminorOthersPartner organization providing coffee products.
• Awningtec USAminorOthersOwned by Mansen & Deborah Way, race-car builder. Partner organization.
• Bomber PatchesminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Office AllyminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Boca GroveminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Project WarpathminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• ForgedminorOthersOwned by Michael Sauers, Navy SEAL. Partner organization.
• Schad CommodityminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Trident GroupminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Artist With A SoulminorOthersPartner organization, possibly founded by Kimberly Freisenbruch.
• Mil-TacminorOthersPartner organization supporting the fund.
• Spartan Seven AdventureminorOthersPartner organization supporting adventure programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• America's Mighty Warriors: Founded by Debbie Lee after the death of her son Marc Lee (Navy SEAL). Provides support for troops, Gold Star families, and veteran recovery programs. Explicitly listed as a Core partner of the Navy SEALs Fund, with closely aligned mission and beneficiary population.
• SEAL Future Foundation: Nonprofit organization supporting Navy SEALs and their families with transition, education, and emergency assistance. Directly comparable as a SEAL-community-focused 501(c)(3) operating in the same beneficiary population with overlapping program areas.
• Warrior Dog Foundation: Provides warrior K9 support and is a partner of the Navy SEALs Fund contributing to Frogman Down events. Comparable as a SEAL-affiliated nonprofit operating within the same community and donor ecosystem.
• Silent Warrior Foundation: Nonprofit caring for the Navy Special Warfare (NSW) community, supporting silent warriors and their families. Directly comparable beneficiary focus on SEALs and immediate dependents, with overlapping PTS/injury support programs.
• VETS - Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions: Provides resources, research, and advocacy for veterans with mTBI and PTSD, including grants for alternative treatment modalities. Closely aligned with the Navy SEALs Fund's PTS/TBI Support Program in both beneficiary and treatment philosophy.
• Special Operators Transition Foundation: Provides coaching and career transition support for senior NCOs, Warrant Officers, and Officers from special operations units. Comparable mission focus on the transition challenges that the Navy SEALs Fund's Emergency Assistance program also addresses.

Others

• Carry The Load: Memorial-focused nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders, and their families through awareness campaigns and events. Comparable in memorial event programming (Frogman Down partnership) but operates at much broader beneficiary scope.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Empowers veterans and families of the fallen with character-based development and community programs. Comparable as a SEAL-affiliated nonprofit partner with overlapping Gold Star family and veteran transition programming.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. veteran-serving nonprofit, providing programs for injured post-9/11 veterans across physical, mental, and economic wellness. Comparable in PTS/TBI focus but operates at vastly greater scale across all branches rather than specializing in SEALs.

Emerging players

• Mighty Oaks Foundation: Provides intensive peer-based discipleship and mental health programs for military personnel. Comparable as a partner of the Navy SEALs Fund with overlapping faith-based PTS support programming for the same beneficiary community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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