What Virginia Veterans Services Foundation does

The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is a 501(c)(1) nonprofit foundation headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, that channels private donations and grants into Virginia veterans programs that are not fully covered by state or federal appropriations. It operates as a supplemental funding vehicle in formal partnership with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), leveraging DVS's infrastructure of 33 benefit offices and 4 care centers to deliver services across the Commonwealth.

The Foundation's programmatic surface spans benefits assistance, four care centers, the V3 Program, cemetery support, a Homeless Fund, a Benefits Program, and a Laptop Program delivered with Tech for Troops. Reported programmatic outputs for the FY26 reporting window include 38 funded credentials/certifications, 305 laptops distributed, 118 families served through the Homeless Fund, 460 families supported through health services, and over $10,000 in therapy services delivered in two months. The Foundation coordinates an ecosystem of delivery and advocacy partners, including SSVF, VA HUD-VASH, V3 Program, Tech for Troops, Union Mission, and Knights of Columbus.

The Foundation's business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating: it raises funds from individuals, community events (notably the Dave Marchant Memorial tournament with the Knights of Columbus), corporate contributors (a five-star tier including Smithfield Foods Foundation, Altria, Sentara Healthcare, DAV, and PGA Tour Charities), and grants. A 2020 gift of $100,000 from the Smithfield Foods Foundation anchors the Homeless Fund. The Foundation also runs the "Mission to Hire: Virginia 100" statewide veterans employment campaign and a veterans writing workshop reported as a potential national model, signaling gradual expansion of both programmatic and geographic scope. Governance is provided by a board that was recently expanded with the addition of trustees Amanda Brownfield and Benjamin Haas, supported by a staff of 1–10.

Name

Virginia Veterans Services Foundation

Legal name

Virginia Veterans Services Foundation

Website

https://virginiaveteransservicesfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is a 501(c)(1) nonprofit that channels private donations into supplemental funding for Virginia veterans programs — including benefits assistance, care centers, homelessness, education, and a laptop initiative — in partnership with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services Nonprofit Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Veteran services funding
• Nonprofit foundation support
• Veteran benefits advocacy
• Homeless veteran assistance
• Veteran family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is funded entirely through voluntary contributions from community and civic organizations, businesses and corporations, grants, and caring individuals. Each dollar raised stays in Virginia. The Foundation provides supplemental funding for designated Veteran programs and services when state and federal funds are not available.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation provides supplemental funding for designated Virginia veteran programs and services when state and federal funds are not available. It channels donations into five program areas (Virginia Veteran & Family Support, Veterans Care Centers, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employment program, Veterans Benefits Program, and Virginia Veterans Cemeteries) plus supplementary assistance such as the VVFS Homeless Fund and a Laptop Program for student veterans. Every dollar raised stays in Virginia and supports veterans, National Guard members, Reserves, and their families.

Product overview

The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation operates as a supplemental funding organization rather than a technology product company. Its core service portfolio consists of five primary programs: (1) Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS) Program providing behavioral health and support services coordination, (2) Veterans Care Centers offering long-term nursing care across four facilities, (3) Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program facilitating veteran employment through employer partnerships, (4) Veterans Benefits Program delivering free benefits advocacy through 33 offices, and (5) Virginia Veterans Cemeteries providing burial services. The Foundation also operates two supplementary assistance programs—the VVFS Homeless Fund providing emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, and transportation, and a Laptop Program distributing technology to student veterans. All funding flows through the Veterans Services Fund, a tax-deductible donation vehicle that supplements state and federal programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS) Program Coordinates behavioral health, rehabilitative and support services for Virginia veterans, National Guard members, Reserves, and their families, including homeless and justice-involved individuals; provides assessment, treatment, and services to promote quality of life.
• Veterans Care Centers Four state-run care centers (Sitter & Barfoot in Richmond, Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Jones & Cabacoy in Virginia Beach, and Puller in Warrenton) providing quality short-term and long-term nursing and domiciliary care for Virginia veterans.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program Comprehensive employer education program helping veterans connect with employers through recruitment, hiring, training, and retention strategies to maximize workforce productivity.
• Veterans Benefits Program Advocacy program connecting veterans, surviving spouses, and siblings to federal, state, and local benefits through a network of 33 benefit services offices across Virginia; all benefits are provided free of charge.
• Virginia Veterans Cemeteries State veterans cemeteries providing dignified burial and memorial services for Virginia veterans and their families.
• VVFS Homeless Fund Emergency financial assistance fund supporting veteran families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with rental, security deposit, utility, and transportation assistance.
• Laptop Program Provides laptops to student veterans and military families to support educational advancement and career development.
• Veterans Services Fund (Donate) Tax-deductible donation fund supporting critical veteran programs not covered by state or federal funds; donations are placed in the Veterans Services Fund and do not revert to the Commonwealth's General Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• 118 veteran families supported through the VVFS Homeless Fund in FY26
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation works in close partnership with DVS to support veteran programs and services. DVS operates the care centers, benefit offices, and provides programmatic oversight of services funded by VSF.
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with SSVF programs to provide rapid rehousing assistance and prevent homelessness for veterans and their families.
• VA HUD-VASH ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with VA's Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing program to provide housing vouchers and supportive services for homeless veterans.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation supports the V3 program which helps employers recruit, hire, train, and retain veterans in Virginia.
• Union Mission (Norfolk)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency housing partner providing shelter for homeless veterans while VSF assists with transition to permanent housing.
• Knights of Columbus Assembly 3349supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes and sponsors the Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Tournament, an annual fundraising event benefiting Virginia Veteran and Family Support.
• Tech for TroopssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the laptop program providing technology to student veterans and military families to support education.
• King George High School DECAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent organization that organized a 5K community run, donating proceeds to the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit serving military families through financial assistance, housing, and critical support programs. Operates a similar model of supplemental funding for emergency needs (housing, utilities, food) targeting veteran and military families, paralleling VVSF's Homeless Fund.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: National nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders, and their families through programs in housing, wellness, and entertainment. Similar grantmaking and direct-service structure serving the veteran community and dependent families.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that unites veterans with emergency response and community service missions. Comparable in serving the veteran population through supplemental services and community engagement, with a focus on transition and reintegration.
• Homes For Our Troops: Nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Comparable as a mission-focused nonprofit that supplements federal support for veterans through housing-related programs and depends on a similar donor base.
• Travis Mills Foundation: Nonprofit that supports recalibrated veterans and their families through a retreat-based wellness program. Comparable as a similarly structured nonprofit foundation that delivers supplemental programs (wellness, recreation, family support) for veterans and their families beyond what VA provides.
• Fisher House Foundation: National nonprofit providing free temporary housing to military and veteran families near medical facilities. Comparable as a similarly structured charitable foundation that funds supplemental services for veterans and military families beyond what government programs provide.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit providing programs and services to wounded veterans and their families. Directly comparable to VVSF in serving veterans across behavioral health, employment, and wellness, but operates at a vastly larger scale with national reach and a national donor base.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans and their families through benefits advocacy, employment, and transportation services. Highly comparable: DAV is also a current five-star donor to VVSF, and its Virginia chapter (DAV Department of Virginia) supports the same beneficiary population.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): National veterans service organization providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable to VVSF in its mission focus on veterans and dependents, particularly around benefits navigation and access to services.
• American Legion: Largest wartime veterans service organization in the U.S., providing benefits advocacy, youth programs, and community support. Comparable in its support of benefits advocacy, employment, and community programs for veterans, though at a vastly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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