Women Veterans Giving

What Women Veterans Giving does

Women Veterans Giving, Inc. is a privately held 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by Melissa Washington and headquartered in Sacramento, California. It operates as the dedicated nonprofit fundraising and program-delivery arm of Women Veterans Alliance, with the founder serving as President of Women Veterans Giving and CEO & Founder of the parent alliance. The organization's stated mission is to narrow the gap between civilian and military relations by providing financial support, professional development, and recognition to women veterans. Tax ID 82-3266262.

The organization runs a portfolio of programs targeted at women veterans and military-connected women. The flagship is the Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA), an annual grant of up to $5,000 for a woman veteran to start or expand her business, which has distributed over $35,000 across 11 recipients since 2020. Additional programs include Causemetics for Heroes (an in-kind beauty-product gifting program now in its second year in partnership with Thrive Causemetics, serving veterans, spouses, caregivers, and VA employees), Professional Development services (clothing/styling for 638 women, hair/makeup for 285, manicures and IV therapy for 40, and conference scholarships for 20), Engage Greater Sacramento (regional community engagement), and the forthcoming Founders Program (planned for 2026 launch). Since inception, the organization reports having supported over 1,000 women veterans through these services.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: individual donations (one-time, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual contributions via a website-based donation platform) and a structured three-tier corporate sponsorship program (Title Sponsor at $5,000/year, Platinum at $1,000/year, and Silver at $500/year, with logo placement, recognition, and speaking opportunities). The website is powered by Wild Apricot membership software handling member management, event registration, and donation processing, with OAuth SSO via Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Distribution is primarily national through the Women Veterans Alliance partnership network, supported by digital content marketing, email newsletters, and earned media coverage in Digital Journal and U.S. Veterans Magazine. Leadership comprises Melissa Washington (President & Founder, Navy Veteran and former LinkedIn executive), Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht (Vice President & MWSBA Committee Chair, Marine Corps combat aviator and DoD consultant), and Lisa Montes (Treasurer, President of All Events+ Management Group).

Name

Women Veterans Giving

Legal name

Women Veterans Giving, Inc.

Website

https://womenveteransgiving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Veterans Giving is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that provides grants, professional development, and recognition programs to women veterans, operating as the fundraising arm of Women Veterans Alliance from Sacramento, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran nonprofit services
• Small business grants
• Women veteran support
• Professional development programs
• Community giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Receives donations from individual supporters through one-time, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual donation options. Monthly donors provide recurring revenue support.
2. Sponsorship Fees: Corporate sponsorships at three tiers: Title Sponsor ($5,000/year), Platinum Sponsor ($1,000/year), and Silver Sponsor ($500/year). Includes benefits such as logo placement, recognition, and speaking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Women Veterans Giving is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers grant funding and professional development services to women veterans in the United States. Its flagship offering is the Melissa Washington Small Business Award, which provides up to $5,000 in grant money annually to a woman veteran to start or expand her business. Complementary programs include the Causemetics for Heroes product-gifting initiative with Thrive Causemetics, Professional Development services covering conference scholarships, clothing/styling, hair/makeup, and regional community engagement via Engage Greater Sacramento.

Product overview

Women Veterans Giving operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on empowering women veterans through financial support and professional development. The core offering is the Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA), which provides grants of up to $5,000 for women veterans starting or expanding businesses. Supporting programs include Causemetics for Heroes (beauty product donations in partnership with Thrive Causemetics), Professional Development services (clothing, styling, hair/makeup, conference scholarships), and regional engagement through Engage Greater Sacramento. A Founders Program is planned for 2026 launch. The organization is partnered with Women Veterans Alliance and has supported over 1,000 women veterans since 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA): A program offering up to $5,000 in grant money each year for a woman veteran to start or expand her business.
• Causemetics for Heroes
• Founders Program
• Professional Development

Products and services

• Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA) An annual grant program offering up to $5,000 to women veterans to start or expand their businesses, providing financial support, coaching, and access to business development resources. Since launch, more than $35,000 in awards has been distributed across 11 recipients.
• Causemetics for Heroes A program now in its second year that celebrates and supports military-connected women (veterans, spouses, caregivers, and VA employees) through the gift of high-quality, cruelty-free Thrive Causemetics beauty products, in partnership with Thrive Causemetics.
• Professional Development Comprehensive professional development services for women veterans including conference scholarships, clothing and styling services, hair and makeup services, manicures, IV therapy, and unconference scholarships. Over 1,000 women veterans have been supported since 2018.
• Engage Greater Sacramento A regional community engagement initiative focused on connecting women veterans in the Greater Sacramento area through local programs and events.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Women Veterans AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen Veterans Alliance is the parent organization and strategic partner of Women Veterans Giving. WVG is described as 'the nonprofit partner of Women Veterans Alliance.' The partnership enables cross-promotion of programs, shared membership base, and coordinated outreach to women veterans across the nation. Melissa Washington serves as President of both organizations.
• Thrive CausemeticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Causemetics for Heroes' program now in its second year. Thrive Causemetics provides high-quality, cruelty-free beauty products that are gifted to military-connected women (veterans, spouses, caregivers, and VA employees) as a token of appreciation for their service. The partnership celebrates and supports military-connected women through the gift of Thrive Causemetics products, promoting confidence, self-care, and well-being.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women Veterans Alliance: The parent organization of Women Veterans Giving, founded by the same leader (Melissa Washington) and sharing an overlapping women-veteran mission and member base. Directly comparable as a community and resource platform for women veterans nationally.
• The Mission Continues: A nonprofit focused on veteran reintegration through community service, leadership development, and veteran-led impact programs. Comparable in its emphasis on post-service reintegration, professional development, and community-driven programming for veterans.
• Final Salute Inc: A nonprofit providing housing and support services specifically to women veterans and their children. Comparable in its women-veteran-specific mission focus and reliance on donations, sponsorships, and volunteer networks to deliver direct services.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): A nonprofit connecting veterans with corporate mentors and career development resources. Comparable in its focus on veteran reintegration through professional development, mentorship, and corporate partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• DAV (Disabled American Veterans): A large nonprofit providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and employment support to disabled veterans. Comparable as a veteran-services nonprofit operating at national scale with structured programs, sponsorship models, and donor-driven revenue.
• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest veteran-serving nonprofits in the U.S., providing physical and mental health programs, career counseling, and long-term support to wounded veterans. Comparable as a major donor-dependent nonprofit serving post-service veteran needs including small-business and employment support.
• Center for Women Veterans (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): The federal government office within the VA advocating for women veterans' services, benefits, and recognition. While government-operated, it operates in the same women-veteran advocacy space and serves as a national reference point for women-veteran-serving programs.

Emerging players

• Student Veterans of America: A nonprofit supporting military-affiliated students in higher education with scholarships, professional development, and networking. Comparable in its veteran-focused professional development and scholarship grant model, particularly the conference scholarship and small grant components.
• Team Rubicon: A veteran-led disaster response nonprofit that combines veteran volunteerism with disaster recovery. Comparable as a veteran-led nonprofit using community engagement and a clear programmatic brand to attract donors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.

Others

• SBA Office of Veterans Business Development: A federal government program providing resource partnerships, training, and access to capital for veteran-owned businesses. Comparable as a funding and capacity-building ecosystem serving women veteran entrepreneurs through grants, training, and business development resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womenveteransgiving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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