Semper Fi Flo Foundation

What Semper Fi Flo Foundation does

Semper Fi Flo Foundation is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports military personnel, veterans, and their families through three core programmatic areas: Military Care Packages shipped worldwide to deployed service members, Military Family Support through holiday adoption and emergency assistance, and Adopted Veterans Home delivery of goods and comfort items to Minnesota Veterans Homes. The organization was founded by Molly Ambrose in 2016 as a grassroots effort following her son's enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps and was formally incorporated as a tax-exempt nonprofit in 2020 under EIN 83-4523407.

Name

Semper Fi Flo Foundation

Legal name

Semper Fi Flo Foundation

Website

https://semperfiflo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Semper Fi Flo Foundation is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that ships care packages to deployed military worldwide, adopts military families in hardship, and delivers holiday goods to seven-plus Minnesota Veterans Homes, funded primarily through MN-resident donations and local event fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Veterans Support Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Military care packages
• Veteran family support
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Deployed military outreach
• Veterans home support

Headquarters

HQ city

Chanhassen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations primarily from Minnesota residents due to current MN nonprofit registration. Donations are processed through PayPal. The organization also encourages employers to match nonprofit donations.
2. Event Fundraising: Semper Fi Flo generates revenue through fundraising events such as the annual Swings for Service golf challenge, which includes sponsorships, driving range time slots, and silent auction donations. The organization partners with corporate sponsors at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver) for these events.
3. In-Kind Donations: The organization receives in-kind donations through Amazon Wish Lists for care package contents, as well as direct donations of goods, services, and auction items from corporate partners and community members.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Semper Fi Flo Foundation is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that ships care packages containing amenities, snacks, toiletries, and handwritten cards to deployed U.S. military personnel at duty stations worldwide. The organization also adopts military families in need for holiday and emergency assistance, and delivers goods and comfort items to retired veterans residing in Minnesota Veterans Homes. All services are provided free of charge to military personnel, veterans, and their families through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support.

Product overview

Semper Fi Flo Foundation is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support services to military personnel, veterans, and their families. The organization operates three core programmatic areas: Military Care Packages (shipping essential amenities and personal notes to deployed service members worldwide), Military Family Support (adopting families in need during holidays and times of emergency), and Adopted Veterans Home (providing goods and essential comforts to Minnesota Veterans Homes during the holiday season). The organization also maintains a Friends of Flo volunteer program for flexible, on-call support and provides military resources through partnerships with external organizations. The organization does not offer a software product or platform; rather, it delivers direct charitable services to its beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military Care Packages Care packages containing amenities, snacks, toiletries, and handwritten cards shipped to deployed U.S. military personnel (Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors) at duty stations worldwide to maintain connection with home communities.
• Military Family Support Program Holiday adoption sponsorship and emergency assistance for military families facing financial or emotional hardship, providing gifts, meals, and essential support coordinated through Local Veterans Service Officers.
• Adopted Veterans Home Program Annual holiday outreach delivering goods and essential comforts to retired veterans residing in Minnesota Veterans Homes, currently partnering with seven homes including Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Luverne, Hastings, Silver Bay, Preston, Montevideo, and Bemidji.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,500 care packages shipped worldwide since founding, with 1,019 shipped in 2025 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Bunny BestiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBunny Besties is a fellow 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Twin Cities community. For the past three years, Semper Fi Flo has sponsored monthly Bunny Besties visits to the Minneapolis Veterans Home, bringing therapy rabbits directly to veterans. This partnership aligns with Semper Fi Flo's mission of providing impactful interactions to support emotional wellness. The visits offer emotional support, stress relief, and enhanced social engagement for veterans.
• Hazelden Betty Ford (Hazelton Recovery Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Hazelden Betty Ford's Hazelton Recovery Center, Semper Fi Flo prepared 500 snack and toiletry bags as part of their care package mission. Volunteers and board members participated in preparing these bags for deployed military personnel.
• Minnesota WildflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMinnesota Wild, in partnership with Innovative Office Solutions, sponsors the Minnesota Wild Charity of the Month Program. Semper Fi Flo was honored as the November 2024 Charity of the Month during the NHL season. This partnership provides visibility, community recognition, and marketing exposure for the foundation.
• St. Paul SaintscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe St. Paul Saints partnered with Semper Fi Flo for Military Appreciation Day, providing an opportunity to share the organization's mission with St. Paul Saints fans. The partnership included sponsorship of the event and community engagement for military appreciation.
• Logger's Trail Golf CoursecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLogger's Trail Golf Course in Stillwater, MN hosts Semper Fi Flo's annual Swings for Service golf challenge fundraiser. Voted top 25 Golf Courses in Minnesota in 2025, the venue provides the setting for the organization's flagship annual fundraising event.
• Innovative Office SolutionsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Office Solutions co-sponsors the Minnesota Wild Charity of the Month Program alongside the Minnesota Wild, selecting Semper Fi Flo as the November 2024 Charity of the Month. This partnership provides recognition and visibility for the foundation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SemperFiFlo111
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/semper-fi-flo-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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