Spirit of America’s vision is that whenever our country sends its men and women to serve abroad, the American people will be by their side as partners in their missions and will help them demonstrate through action who Americans are and what we stand for. All America’s strengths and capabilities, our goodwill, and generosity, our can-do spirit and power of inspiration: this is what we bring to bear exactly at the point of need when it is needed. Our belief is that together, we are America at its best.

Only Spirit of America offers a direct way to impact the success of US troops and diplomats engaged on the front lines for Americans who want to strengthen our security and standing in the world. We are recognized by Congress and approved by the Department of Defense to work alongside deployed US troops and provide private assistance to meet the local needs they identify.

Spirit of America has a unique partnership with the US military. No other private nonprofit can work alongside US troops in the world’s toughest places. We go where other organizations can’t and we only do what no one else will do.

Spirit of America promotes patriotism without politics. We are expressly not neutral, meaning that we take the side of deployed American troops and diplomats. Our job is to support them with all the resources our nation has to offer, to make them safer and more successful, to improve global security and stability, and to advance our nation’s interests and ideals. We are not a political or partisan organization. We take no stance on policy or politics. Rather, we believe that once America sends personnel overseas, our nation should support them in every way it can.

We fill critical gaps that cannot be planned for or addressed before they appear in the heat of conflict. Government cannot anticipate everything that might happen in a conflict zone. Spirit of America steps in to provide help that increases our troops’ security by building local relationships.

America was founded on citizen service: ordinary Americans doing their part. Each effort we make together to build trust, make a child happy, a village secure, or a region stable brings our troops closer to peace and closer to home. We help private action create public good: security and stability that contributes to a safer, peaceful world.

Following the attacks of 9/11, Spirit of America’s founder was inspired by a simple idea: private citizens can support the missions of our troops by doing the things government can’t. Spirit of America is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported solely by private donations from Americans in all 50 states, including foundations, citizens, and corporations. We do not receive, and we would not accept, government funding.

100% of every dollar donated to a specific project goes to the program expenses of implementing the project and providing the assistance. For restricted donations, Spirit of America’s fundraising, management, and general expenses are funded separately. Restricted donations in excess of a project’s need will be offered a refund.

Spirit of America is proud to be rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator, demonstrating our commitment to both accountability and transparency, and reflecting our strong financial health. We have also received a Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

We rely on the informed judgment of our troops, officers, and diplomats in the field, who reach out when they encounter challenges that cannot be addressed quickly through traditional channels.

Spirit of America projects create trusted relationships between troops, diplomats, and the local communities in which they work. We build security and save American and local lives.

When US personnel see any need that our government can’t meet, we bring private-sector speed and flexibility to solve the problem, sometimes in surprising ways: from ceremonial swords used to seal peace agreements with tribal leaders, to winter boots and landmine detectors for our military partners and civilians, to dirt bikes for veterinarians and even a gift of musical instruments to a village stripped of its music by Islamic extremists.

Spirit of America’s field team has worked in more than 110 countries across the globe, on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. We deploy regional field managers to coordinate with deployed forces where US troops and diplomats are engaged on the front lines. This ongoing presence allows Spirit of America to respond rapidly when crises erupt as well as to make long-term investments in stability through economic, educational, healthcare, and public service projects.

No. Spirit of America is a completely private 501(c)(3) organization that receives no funding from the government.

Yes. Spirit of America is proud to receive a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The rating demonstrates our strong financial health and commitment to both accountability and transparency. We also were awarded a Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency and met the stringent requirements to be included in the Combined Federal Campaign.