Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

What Marine Reconnaissance Foundation does

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. It supports Marine Reconnaissance Marines (MOS 0321), Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARCs), and their immediate families through three core program categories: Deliberate/Recurring Programs (Wounded Teammate and Gold Star Family retreats, Recon Owned Business Grants, annual Recon Challenge support, volunteer events), Emergency/Emergent Support (medical and emergency travel aid, financial assistance for non-covered expenses, natural disaster response), and Heritage and Legacy Preservation (Recon Mentor Program, Unit Historical Program Initiatives, Legacy Projects). Additional offerings include the MRF Athletics Program sponsoring competitive athletes and the MRF Gear merchandise store.

The organization operates an all-volunteer, 100% military veteran team of approximately 10 with no paid staff, drawing leadership from active-duty and retired senior Reconnaissance Marines including the President (a current MARFORPAC Deputy AC/S G3) and a board including retired Colonels, Master Gunnery Sergeants, and senior NCOs from reconnaissance and special operations backgrounds. It holds the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence (held by fewer than 0.5% of U.S. charities) and is listed on Charity Navigator.

Revenue is generated through individual donations (preset tiers of $50-$1,000 plus custom amounts, with one-time, monthly, and annual cadences accepted via website, check, wire, PayPal, and Venmo), merchandise sales via the Brother Recon LLC-operated MRF Gear storefront, and event-based fundraising (Warrior Classic golf tournament in Texas, Gulph Mills Golf in Pennsylvania, Hudson Farm Sporting Clays in New Jersey, Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Omni Fort Worth, and Marine Corps Marathon participation in Washington DC). Distribution is national with program delivery concentrated in San Diego, Lanikai Oahu, and Destin Florida.

Name

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

Legal name

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

Website

https://reconfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting active-duty and veteran Marine Reconnaissance Marines, Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen, and their families through emergency financial aid, recurring retreats, business grants, and heritage preservation programs nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Veteran Family Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Military family support
• Nonprofit charitable foundation
• Reconnaissance community programs
• Veteran assistance services
• Gold star family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ewa Beach

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. Donations: MRF generates revenue primarily through charitable donations including one-time, monthly, and annual gift options with preset amounts ($50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000) or custom amounts. Donations can be made via the website, mail (check), wire transfer, PayPal, and Venmo.
2. MRF Gear Merchandise Sales: The foundation sells branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts), accessories (hats, stickers, coins), and commemorative items through a third-party storefront (brotherrecon.com).
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through event registrations, sponsorships, and ticket sales for events such as golf tournaments, sporting clays, and the Warrior Classic + Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation that supports active duty, veteran, and retired Marine Reconnaissance Marines, Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARC), and their families through three core programs: Deliberate/Recurring Programs (retreats, business grants, volunteer events), Emergency/Emergent Support (medical and financial crisis assistance), and Heritage & Legacy Preservation (mentorship and historical programs). The foundation also runs the MRF Gear merchandise store and the MRF Athletics Program, funded primarily by charitable donations via its website, events, and a third-party storefront.

Product overview

Marine Reconnaissance Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization supporting Marine Reconnaissance Marines, Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARC), and their families. The organization's offerings consist of three core program categories: (1) Deliberate/Recurring Programs providing ongoing support through annual retreats, business grants, and volunteer events; (2) Emergency/Emergent Support delivering immediate crisis assistance for medical, financial, and disaster-related needs; and (3) Heritage and Legacy Preservation documenting community history through mentorship and historical programs. Additional offerings include an MRF Gear merchandise store selling branded apparel, and an Athletics Program supporting competitive sports participation. The organization also provides a comprehensive donation platform enabling financial contributions via multiple payment methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deliberate/Recurring Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided $22,853 in financial support to one family for funeral arrangements and related expenses

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brother Recon LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrother Recon LLC, owned by MRF Board Member Chris May, serves as the storefront for MRF Gear merchandise sales, handling fulfillment of branded apparel and accessories.
• Gulph Mills Golf ClubminorOthersVenue partner hosting the annual Gulph Mills Golf Club event on October 20, 2025 in King of Prussia, PA.
• Cowboy Golf ClubminorOthersVenue partner for the Warrior Classic golf tournament on November 14, 2025 at 1600 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051.
• Hudson Farm ClubminorOthersVenue partner for the 4th Annual MRF Sporting Clay event on November 3, 2025 in Andover, New Jersey. The club provides annual donations to local community charities including MRF.
• Omni Hotel Fort WorthminorOthersHotel partner for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 15, 2025 at 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMRF welcomes corporate sponsorships to support the mission and assist service members and families. Contact for partnership opportunities via [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Semper Fi Fund: Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial support and lifelong assistance to critically wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 service members. Like MRF, it is a nonprofit foundation offering dedicated support to a specific military community with emergency assistance and long-term programs.
• Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves military personnel disabled in service and families of military personnel killed in service through grants and program funding. Highly comparable mission around wounded warrior and Gold Star family support.
• Navy SEAL Foundation: Navy SEAL Foundation supports Naval Special Warfare personnel and their families through similar programs—emergency financial assistance, Gold Star family support, heritage preservation, and community events. Highly comparable niche military-community nonprofit model.
• Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation: Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation provides educational scholarships to children of Marines and federal law enforcement personnel, with special focus on Gold Star families. Similar Marine Corps-focused nonprofit with grants and family support programs.

Broad incumbents

• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): TAPS provides comprehensive support services to families grieving the loss of a military loved one, including peer support, crisis care, and community resources. Comparable in Gold Star family focus though broader in military scope.
• USO: USO provides programs and services to active-duty military and their families worldwide, including entertainment, transition support, and family programs. Substantially larger organization with broader military community reach.
• Marine Corps League: Marine Corps League is a veterans organization for Marines and FMF Corpsmen providing camaraderie, support, and advocacy. Broader in scope than MRF but similarly focused on Marine Corps community and veteran support.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is a large-scale veteran support nonprofit serving post-9/11 wounded veterans with programs for mental health, career transition, and physical wellness. Much broader in scope but competes for similar donor dollars and beneficiary attention.

Emerging players

• Travis Manion Foundation: Travis Manion Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen service members through character development programs and community service. Comparable in mission around veteran/family support and legacy preservation though broader than Recon-specific.

Regional players

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides need-based scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Comparably scoped to the Marine Corps community with similar grantmaking model, though focused on education rather than broad family support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeinstagram.com/recon_foundation_athletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-recon-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinereconfoundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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