What Veterans Support Foundation does

Veterans Support Foundation (VSF) is a Michigan-based 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1991 by and for veterans, headquartered at 901 Wilshire Drive, Suite 255, Troy, MI. The organization operates a portfolio of direct service programs for U.S. veterans and their families, anchored by a transitional living program for formerly homeless veterans in West Haven, Connecticut, delivered in partnership with the Connecticut Veterans Administration Healthcare System and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VSF also operates the Elm Street House, a six-bedroom permanent residence in West Haven providing round-the-clock supervision for service-disabled veterans unable to live independently, and runs the WWII Veterans Memorial Trips program that brings WWII veterans to Washington, DC.

The organization's business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating. Funding sources include individual donations, corporate sponsors, and grants from charitable foundations, with three named institutional donors: the Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation, New Alliance Foundation, and People's United Community Foundation. VSF previously operated a discretionary grants program awarding funding to nonprofit organizations supporting veteran-related projects across all 50 U.S. states, with cumulative grants distributed exceeding $30M, but this program has been suspended since 2020 due to COVID-19 to redirect resources to core services. The organization reports measurable program outcomes, including an 82% job placement success rate and a 78% program completion rate for veterans in its housing programs.

VSF is governed by a small leadership team (President Kathy Poynton, Vice-President & Secretary Michelle Causby, Treasurer David Brazda, Advisor John Miterko) and a Board of Directors reorganized in 2025 to comprise veterans of Vietnam, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf Wars. The organization has 1-10 employees and provides no technology product or platform; service delivery is human-led through physical housing facilities, direct assistance, and grant disbursements. Reported audiences include veterans of all services, conflicts, and eras, with thousands of veterans served across the organization's 30+ year operating history.

Name

Veterans Support Foundation

Legal name

VSF Foundation

Website

https://www.vsf-usa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterans Support Foundation is a Michigan-based nonprofit founded in 1991 that provides transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and veteran assistance programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, primarily serving homeless and service-disabled veterans.

Ownership category

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Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Homeless veteran housing
• Veteran charitable grants
• Transitional veteran housing
• Nonprofit veteran organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: VSF receives donations from individual supporters who contribute to fund veteran housing, grant programs, and support services.
2. Foundation Grants: VSF receives funding from charitable foundations including Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation, New Alliance Foundation, and People's United Community Foundation to support veteran programs.
3. VSF Grant Program: VSF previously provided discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations supporting veteran-related projects throughout the United States. The grant program has been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 to focus resources on core programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Veterans Support Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates direct service programs for U.S. veterans and their families. Its core offerings include transitional housing for formerly homeless veterans in West Haven, Connecticut; a permanent six-bedroom residence (Elm Street House) for service-disabled veterans requiring round-the-clock supervision; discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations supporting veteran-related projects (currently suspended due to COVID-19); WWII Veterans Memorial Trips to Washington DC; and camp programs for wounded service members and children of deployed service members.

Product overview

Veterans Support Foundation (VSF) operates as a non-profit charitable organization providing a portfolio of direct service programs for veterans. The core offerings include the Elm Street House permanent residence for disabled veterans in West Haven, CT, a transitional living program for formerly homeless veterans, a discretionary grants program for veteran-related projects (currently paused), WWII memorial trips to Washington DC, and camp programs for wounded service members and their families. VSF does not offer a unified technology product or platform; it delivers human services through physical housing, direct assistance, and grant funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeless Veteran Transitional Living Program Transitional living program for formerly homeless veterans enrolled in the Connecticut Veterans Administration Healthcare System, providing shelter, transportation, and support for health, educational, vocational, and independent living goals.
• Elm Street House Six-bedroom permanent residence in West Haven, Connecticut for veterans whose disabilities prevent them from living fully independent lives, offering round-the-clock supervision and assistance.
• Veterans Grants Program Discretionary grant program providing funding for veteran-related projects throughout the United States, with priority given to matching fund projects. Supports scientific, charitable, and educational purposes. Currently suspended due to COVID-19.
• WWII Veterans Memorial Trips Program bringing WWII veterans to Washington, DC to view military memorials, enabling veterans to visit sites recognizing their service.
• Veterans Camp Programs Program helping wounded service members, their families, and children of deployed service members attend camp, supporting family wellness during and after deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% job placement success rate for veterans in housing program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSF operates transitional living and permanent housing programs for veterans in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans enrolled in the Connecticut VA Healthcare System participate in VSF's housing programs. The partnership includes VA reduced length of stay protocols from 90 to 30 days for transitional housing, and VA provides vouchers for permanent homes for program graduates.
• Connecticut Veterans Administration Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSF offers a transitional living program for formerly homeless veterans who are enrolled in the Connecticut VA Healthcare System. These veterans reside in VSF's transitional homes while undergoing treatment and working on rehabilitation goals including health, education, vocation, and independent living.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large veteran-focused nonprofit providing direct services, transition support, and grants to veterans and families. Directly comparable mission (serving post-9/11 and all-era veterans) and donor-funded nonprofit model.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Veteran-led nonprofit providing benefits claims assistance, transition support, and direct services to disabled veterans. Directly comparable in VA benefits advocacy and veteran support services.
• U.S. VETS (United States Veterans Initiative): Nation's largest nonprofit provider of housing and comprehensive services for homeless and at-risk veterans. Closely comparable in transitional and permanent housing models and outcome reporting.
• National Veterans Foundation: Smaller nonprofit providing veteran crisis support, benefits assistance, and community resource navigation. Directly comparable in VA benefits claims help and direct veteran services at a smaller scale.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Veteran-led nonprofit advocating for and serving post-9/11 veterans through policy, community, and direct services. Comparable in veteran-led governance and mission focus on a specific cohort.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Veteran-focused nonprofit providing financial assistance and direct support to wounded, ill, and injured service members and families. Comparable in providing grants and direct aid to veterans and their families.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: Established national nonprofit with dedicated veteran-support programs including housing, case management, and benefits navigation. Comparable in direct veteran services but operates at much larger scale across many populations.
• The Salvation Army: Major nonprofit operating veteran-specific housing, rehabilitation, and family support programs. Comparable in operating residential veteran facilities and serving homeless and at-risk veteran populations.

Emerging players

• Fisher House Foundation: Nonprofit providing free housing for families of hospitalized veterans and service members near military medical centers. Comparable in veteran-family housing services and VA partnership model, though more specialized.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit deploying veterans in disaster response and community service. Comparable in veteran-led governance, national footprint, and mission-driven service model, though focused on disaster operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/veteranssupportfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterans-support-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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