Texas Veterans Outdoors

What Texas Veterans Outdoors does

Texas Veterans Outdoors (TVO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, that operates a community-based veterans outreach program serving Texas-based honorably discharged veterans and their civilian supporters. The organization delivers its programming through three event categories: Community Involvement (food bank work, neighborhood enhancement, parks cleanup, hospital visitation, mentorship), Veteran Outreach (camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, holiday parades, BBQ competitions, motorcycle runs), and Entertainment/Family Events (theme parks, concerts, sporting events, museum tours, range days, Hunter's Ed/CHL courses). Membership is gated through a military verification process (DD-214, CAC Card, Retired ID, or VA documentation) which unlocks veteran-only events, celebrity events, drawings, giveaways, and sponsor discounts; members also earn loyalty points that feed into a lottery system for high-demand activities. The organization is 100% Veteran Owned and is led by President Joe Williams, Vice President Ray Amador (US Army), and South Regional Director Tony Gooch (US Navy).

The organization has no proprietary technology platform and operates on standard web-based membership management and booking systems. Its product surface spans free membership tiers (Public and Veteran), a premium $101/month Founding Supporter subscription, a discounted DFW Airport shuttle and parking service priced at $30 per 23-hour booking (with a portion of proceeds donated to the nonprofit), a Hunting & Fishing Leaderboard, the @TVO Campfire podcast series, and a monthly newsletter. The underlying operating model is community-led and event-driven, with no software-as-a-service product, no API, no mobile applications, and no disclosed data assets.

Revenue is generated through a diversified but small-scale nonprofit mix: (1) tax-deductible donations via PayPal; (2) the $101/month Founding Supporter recurring subscription; (3) a share of proceeds from the DFW Airport shuttle booking service; and (4) corporate giving programs including AmazonSmile (0.5% of eligible purchases), Kroger Community Rewards (NPO# WC074), and Lockheed Martin Aero Club quarterly donations. Marketing is executed primarily through Facebook, Twitter, the podcast, a monthly newsletter, and in-person community event presence. The organization is certified by VeteranOwnedBusiness.com (ID 29267) and holds both 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status and Congressional Approved Nonprofit designation.

Name

Texas Veterans Outdoors

Legal name

Texas Veterans Outdoors

Website

https://texasveteransoutdoors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Veterans Outdoors is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes outdoor recreation, community service, and social events for verified veterans and their supporters, with a premium $101/month Founding Supporter membership and a DFW Airport shuttle partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations through PayPal. Organization is a Federal Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Membership Fees - Founding Supporter: Premium membership tier at $101/month providing exclusive benefits including early event access, celebrity/public official events, quarterly staff functions, polo shirts, and priority event access.
3. Airport Shuttle Services: Heavily discounted airport shuttle and parking services at DFW Airport for $30 per 23-hour booking. A portion of proceeds is donated to the nonprofit organization.
4. Corporate Donation Programs: Receives donations through corporate programs including Lockheed Martin Aero Club (quarterly donations), AmazonSmile (0.5% of eligible purchases), and Kroger Community Rewards (NPO# WC074).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texas Veterans Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes outdoor recreation, community service, and social events for verified Texas veterans and their supporters. It runs tiered memberships (free Public and Veteran levels plus a $101/month Founding Supporter tier), hosts events spanning camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, concerts, and community service, and operates a discounted airport shuttle and parking service at DFW Airport.

Product overview

Texas Veterans Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a single unified platform offering veterans outreach programs. The organization provides tiered membership (Public and Veteran levels) with a premium Founding Supporter subscription, plus various event programs including Community Involvement, Veteran Outreach, and Entertainment/Family Events. Additional offerings include an Airport Shuttle & Parking service, Hunting & Fishing Leaderboard, @TVO Campfire podcast, and Monthly Newsletter. The portfolio centers on creating a positive social atmosphere for Texas veterans through educational outdoor experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Membership

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

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VeteranOwnedBusiness.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTVO is listed on VeteranOwnedBusiness.com (business ID 29267) with VOB badge certification, providing credibility verification and directory listing for the organization.
• DFW Airport (FDW Airport Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DFW Airport for shuttle and parking services. TVO offers heavily discounted airport services to Veterans with a portion of proceeds donated to the nonprofit.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that organizes service activities and outdoor operations for veterans, including disaster response and community service projects. Closely comparable in veteran-driven, community-service-led model with outdoor and event-based engagement.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America: Veteran service nonprofit offering outdoor recreation, sports, and community events for veterans with disabilities and their families. Directly comparable in serving veterans through outdoor recreation events and community programming.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit providing adaptive sports and outdoor recreation opportunities, with veteran-focused programming including events and outings. Comparable as a nonprofit delivering outdoor recreation events to a defined veteran/military community.
• Team RWB (Team Red, White & Blue): National veteran-focused nonprofit that builds community through physical and social activities including outdoor recreation, fitness events, and local chapters. Directly comparable to Texas Veterans Outdoors in mission (veteran community building) and offering (outdoor and social events), though operating at national scale.
• The Mission Continues: Nonprofit that deploys veterans on community service projects and leadership development programs, with strong outdoor and team-based event programming. Comparable as a veteran-focused nonprofit combining service, fellowship, and outdoor activities.

Emerging players

• Outdoor Afro: Nonprofit organization connecting a defined community (Black outdoor enthusiasts) through outdoor recreation events, hiking, camping, and nature experiences. Comparable in community-led nonprofit outdoor recreation model with event-driven programming.
• Leave No Trace: Nonprofit focused on outdoor ethics education and recreation event programming. Comparable as a nonprofit hosting outdoor recreation events and educational programming around outdoor experiences, though oriented around conservation messaging.
• Student Veterans of America: Nonprofit building community for veterans in higher education through chapter events, outdoor activities, and social programming. Comparable in veteran community-building model and event-driven engagement, though focused on student veterans.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large, nationally recognized veteran service nonprofit offering programs across physical health, mental wellness, and community engagement including outdoor and recreational events. Operates at much larger scale but overlaps on veteran outdoor and community programming.
• Sierra Club: Established outdoor recreation and conservation organization offering hiking, camping, and outdoor event programming to a national membership base. Comparable on outdoor recreation event offerings but serves the general public rather than veterans specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TxVetOutdoors
• Facebookfacebook.com/TexasVeteransOutdoors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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