America’s Brave Beginnings • 501(c)(3)

Transparency & Accountability

America’s Brave Beginnings is committed to transparency, responsible stewardship, and long-term impact for U.S. veterans and their families. We believe supporters deserve clear information about our mission, governance, and how funds are used.

Questions about our organization, partnerships, or fundraising? Please contact us and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Nonprofit Status

America’s Brave Beginnings is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

If you need documentation for a donation receipt or verification for a sponsor partnership, please contact us.

Mission Focus

ABB exists to support U.S. veterans and their families through community-based programs, partnerships, and outreach designed to help create stability, opportunity, and long-term support after service.

We post major updates about events and fundraising on our Fundraising & Events page.

How Funds Are Used

Funds raised by America’s Brave Beginnings support our mission and help build sustainable veteran-focused initiatives. This may include:

  • Program development and launch costs
  • Community outreach and veteran engagement
  • Event costs and event infrastructure
  • Technology, administrative tools, and operating expenses required to run programs responsibly
  • Partnership development and sponsor coordination

We do not represent that every dollar goes to a single activity. Funds are directed toward the overall mission and responsible operations.

Fundraising Transparency

ABB participates in fundraising through events, sponsor partnerships, and mission-based merchandise sales (such as the ABB hot sauce fundraiser). We aim to describe fundraising clearly and avoid misleading statements.

  • Donations are charitable contributions (tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law).
  • Merchandise purchases are product sales and generally are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
  • Raffles / giveaways (if conducted) will follow applicable state and local requirements.

Governance

ABB operates with formal governance and internal oversight. We maintain bylaws and a board structure to support responsible decision-making.

If you are a sponsor or partner and need verification documents for compliance, please contact us.

Annual Filings

America’s Brave Beginnings completes required annual compliance filings, including IRS nonprofit filings when applicable.

If you need a copy of a recent confirmation or filing record for sponsorship or grant review purposes, please contact us.

Questions or Concerns

Transparency matters. If you have questions about ABB fundraising, partnerships, or how funds are used, reach out and we will respond.