What Veterans For Peace does

Veterans For Peace (VFP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1985. It operates as a membership-based peace advocacy network of more than 100 chapters across the United States and internationally, with members primarily being military veterans alongside non-veteran allies who oppose war and militarism. VFP's mission centers on educating the public about the economic, environmental, social, and human costs of war, supporting service members who question military actions, advocating for preservation of veterans' healthcare, and engaging in humanitarian projects. Customer segments include military veterans (primary), peace movement allies, active-duty service members, deported U.S. veterans, and Iraqi water-infrastructure beneficiaries.

VFP delivers its mission through a portfolio of national projects, including the Iraq Water Project (delivering more than 150 small UV and reverse-osmosis water purification units to hospitals, clinics, and schools in Iraq), the Korea Peace Campaign (advocating for a formal end to the Korean War), the Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign (supporting H.R. 3518), the Golden Rule Peace Boat Project (restoring a 1958 anti-nuclear vessel), the Deported Veterans Advocacy Project (operating a Tijuana service office for deported U.S. veterans), and counter-recruitment programs such as Truth in Recruiting. The organization publishes Peace & Planet News (online) and Peace In Our Times (quarterly print), and holds an annual convention — the 2026 edition is scheduled for August 6-9 at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Distribution is principally through self-serve website membership sign-up and a chapter-based field network, with marketing across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and email newsletter.

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream and small-dollar: annual and lifetime membership dues (lifetime priced at $1,000 with installment options), tax-deductible donations (including vehicle donations through a third-party partner, Careasy, and bequest giving), and merchandise sales through an online store (shopvfp.org). The underlying technology stack is a standard web content management system with email marketing capabilities and Zoom for weekly social hours and meetings; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or APIs are disclosed. Strategic activity as of early 2026 centers on coalition-building with labor organizations around the People Over Pentagon Act, advocacy regarding Gaza, Iran, and U.S. domestic policy, and ongoing expansion of national project footprints.

Name

Veterans For Peace

Legal name

Veterans For Peace

Website

https://veteransforpeace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterans For Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a membership-based network of 100+ chapters of military veterans and allies, delivering peace advocacy through national projects, publications, and humanitarian initiatives in the U.S. and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran advocacy services
• Peace movement organizing
• Nonprofit membership programs
• Humanitarian relief projects
• Counter-recruitment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Veterans For Peace generates revenue through membership dues. Lifetime membership is available for $1,000, with options to pay in one payment or installments. Regular annual membership fees are implied but specific amounts not publicly listed.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website. Vehicle donations are also accepted through a third-party partner (Careasy). Bequest giving is available for planned giving.
3. Merchandise Sales: VFP operates an online store (shopvfp.org) selling merchandise including publications like Peace In Our Times and other items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Veterans For Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization of military veterans that opposes war and militarism through education, advocacy, and humanitarian action. The organization sells annual and lifetime memberships, coordinates a network of 100+ chapters globally, runs national advocacy projects (Iraq Water Project, Korea Peace Campaign, Golden Rule Peace Boat Project, Vietnam Agent Orange Relief, Deported Veterans Advocacy Project), publishes Peace In Our Times and Peace & Planet News, and offers programs including Truth in Recruiting counter-recruitment and Service Member Support for conscientious resistance.

Product overview

Veterans For Peace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating as a membership-based peace advocacy network rather than a technology product company. The organization offers membership programs (annual and lifetime), coordinates over 100 chapters in the U.S. and worldwide, and delivers advocacy through national projects including the Golden Rule Peace Boat, Iraq Water Project, Korea Peace Campaign, Vietnam Agent Orange Relief Campaign, Vietnam Full Disclosure Campaign, and Deported Veterans Advocacy Project. Publications include Peace & Planet News (website) and Peace In Our Times (quarterly print publication). Additional programs encompass Truth in Recruiting counter-recruitment, Service Member Support/Conscientious Resistance resources, and Arlington Memorial displays. The organization hosts an annual convention for members and allies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 water purification units delivered to Iraq through Iraq Water Project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• About Face: Veterans Against the WarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization of post-9/11 veterans resisting endless war and militarism. Collaborates on campaigns and shares resources for military resistance.
• Courage to ResistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization informing and supporting GI resisters. Provides resources for service members seeking to resist military actions.
• GI Rights HotlinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree, confidential support hotline (877-447-4487) for service members, veterans, and families. Referenced as key resource for service member support.
• GI Rights HotlinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides accurate, helpful counseling and information on military discharges, AWOL and UA, and G.I. Rights.
• Military Law Task Force (National Lawyers Guild)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocates through law for servicemembers and veterans. Provides referrals to civilian attorneys including pro-bono consultations.
• Center on Conscience and WarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit advocating for rights of conscience, opposing military conscription, serving conscientious objectors. Free services for discharge or reassignment as CO.
• Military Families Speak OutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as affiliate organization, collaboration on anti-war messaging.
• National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for counter-recruitment work. Provides back-to-school kits and resources for school demilitarization organizing.
• Vietnam Veterans Against the WarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as affiliate organization with shared peace mission.
• World Beyond WarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as affiliate organization. Global movement for abolition of war.
• United National Antiwar CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as affiliate organization coordinating antiwar efforts.
• Life for Relief & DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic/American NGO headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Principal partner for Iraq Water Project's major water facility reconstruction. Has experienced security challenges including murder of project manager.
• Muslim Peacemaker TeamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Iraq Water Project for current water purification unit installations in Iraq.
• Iraqi and American Reconciliation ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed for Iraq Water Project collaboration.
• Unified U.S. Deported VeteranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVFP serves as fiscal sponsor. Located in Tijuana, Mexico. VFP Hector Barrios Chapter 182 assists deported veterans integrate into community and search for legal avenues to return home.
• Unified U.S. Deported Veterans/VFP Hector Barrios Chapter 182coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice in Tijuana 40 yards from Ped West Border Crossing. Provides support services including family contacts, housing, medical needs, substance abuse treatment, document assistance, VA benefits filing, and job bank.
• Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVFP adopted as national project. Coalition of U.S. veterans, Vietnamese Americans, and activists. Working on H.R. 3518 Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2021.
• Korea Peace NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVFP-KPC is a founding member of coalition of U.S. peace groups and humanitarian organizations working on Korea issues.
• Women Cross DMZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-convenor of national mobilization to end Korean War. Collaborates with VFP on advocacy and events.
• Peace Treaty NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Korea Peace Appeal coalition. Endorsed joint statement on suspending ROK-US combined military exercises.
• Veterans & Labor for Sensible Priorities (VL4SP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign endorsed by 113 labor organizations and 33 VFP chapters as of January 2026. Supports People Over Pentagon Act to redirect $100B from Pentagon to social programs.
• National Labor Network for CeasefirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncludes 10 national unions (AAUP, APWU, AFA-CWA, IBU, IUPAT, NEA, NNU, NWU, UAW, UE) representing majority of unionized workers in US.
• Golden Rule Peace BoatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestored 1958 peace boat. VFP National Project advancing opposition to nuclear weapons and war. Managed by Michelle Marsonette, VFP Golden Rule Project Manager.
• CodePinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeace organization collaborating on protests and advocacy actions (e.g., Irish Consulate visit regarding Shannon Airport actions).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• About Face: Veterans Against the War: Post-9/11 veteran-led anti-war organization explicitly listed as a VFP affiliate. Directly comparable mission of veterans resisting militarism and endless war, with overlapping campaigns and shared resources.
• World Beyond War: Global movement for the abolition of war listed as a VFP affiliate. Comparable in advocating for systemic demilitarization and education on the costs of war.
• National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY): Coalition partner with VFP on counter-recruitment and school demilitarization organizing. Directly comparable in countering military recruitment and youth militarization.
• Center on Conscience and War: Nonprofit advocating for conscientious objectors and opposing conscription, partnered with VFP. Directly comparable on conscientious objection and discharge support services.
• CodePink: Women-led anti-war/peace organization collaborating with VFP on protests and advocacy (e.g., Shannon Airport actions). Comparable in mission scope and grassroots mobilization tactics, though civilian-led.
• United National Antiwar Coalition: Listed VFP affiliate coordinating antiwar efforts across organizations. Comparable in coordinating broad-based antiwar coalitions and shared advocacy.
• Iraq Veterans Against the War (merged with About Face): Post-9/11 Iraq-era veteran anti-war group, now merged into About Face. Closely comparable veteran-led mission, demographic overlap, and shared counter-recruitment/thinblue-linebreak campaigns.
• Vietnam Veterans Against the War: Historic Vietnam-era veteran anti-war organization listed as a VFP affiliate. Closely comparable veteran-led anti-militarism mission and overlapping member demographic.
• Military Families Speak Out: Listed VFP affiliate organization of military families opposed to the wars. Directly comparable anti-war advocacy targeting overlapping but distinct (family) constituency.
• Courage to Resist: Organization supporting GI resisters and service members refusing deployment, listed as a VFP affiliate. Closely comparable in service-member conscientious objection support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VFPpeace
• YouTubeyoutube.com/VeteransForPeace
• Facebookfacebook.com/veteransforpeace
• Instagraminstagram.com/veteransforpeace
• TikToktiktok.com/@veterans4peace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterans-for-peace

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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