Charitable Giving

33
VA programs and initiatives supported in 2025
140+
unique nonprofits supported in 2025
3,100+
hours volunteered in 2025

Delivering superior products, service, and support while giving back since 1992

First Nation Group is driven by the power of purpose – it’s central to our success and fuels our mission to make significant impact on the Veterans and active-duty military we support and the underserved in communities where we live and work. Our Serving. Veterans. First.™ mission is steadfast. Our community outreach and giving spirit is integrated at every level of our business and led by the heart of our company – our employees, their families, and friends of First Nation Group. We empower our employees to make decisions that ultimately improve their communities, serve their neighbors, and selflessly give their time to others in need.

These employee-driven allocations include:

In addition to our corporate charitable giving initiatives, in 2024, First Nation Group launched the The First Nation Group Foundation to expand our mission and impact. Visit firstnationgroupfoundation.org to learn more!

Our ultimate goal is to promote service and inspire others through a variety of giving channels: financial support, in-kind donations, volunteerism, mentorship programs, and other mission-related activities. #TOGETHERSTRONG, we hope to spark positive change creating healthier, more vibrant communities.

One of the best things about working for First Nation Group is that giving back is a core part of our culture. Being encouraged to volunteer at events that serve both the Veteran community and our local neighborhoods is incredible. I’ve seen firsthand the difference we make in people’s lives – helping others makes us better people, and having the chance to do that through my employer is something I’m forever grateful for.
Kim Brachle
Contract Administrator I  
Volunteering allows me to share what I’ve been given and connect meaningfully with others. It is incredibly rewarding to see the smile of someone you’ve helped. Knowing that giving back is part of the fabric of First Nation Group, where I have the opportunity to serve Veterans and the underserved, is so gratifying. It doesn’t get better than that. We truly are #TOGETHERSTRONG!
Brian Hanson
Accounting Manager

National Giving

Tackling the most complex needs….nationwide. 

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As a company that specializes in serving the VA and DoD, we actively align our National Giving commitments with those of our customers, focusing on Veteran and military causes nationwide. These unique partnerships enable us to maximize our impact addressing critical need, high-impact programs and services related to Veterans homelessness, suicide prevention, adaptive sports and recreation therapy, mental health programs, women’s health and wellness retreats, housing and transportation, and more.

First Nation Group is proud to partner with Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and military nonprofits, working alongside our partners to tackle complex health and social issues, so that we can continue to give back together.

Local Challenge

Giving from the heart…at home.

Our Local Challenge teams focus on the needs at home, creating partnerships to sustain critical programs and services for their communities to thrive. This employee-driven funding provides a powerful platform for employees to serve with their skills and give with their hands and hearts alongside their colleagues, families and friends, while strengthening the neighborhoods where they live and work – Ann Arbor, MI, Denver, CO, Fort Myers, FL, and Niceville, FL.

A Bed 4 Me, Crossroads Center, Destin Harvest, Fisher House, Guardian ad Litem, Mental Health Association, One Hopeful Place, Opportunity Place, Sharing & Caring Niceville, Special Olympics Florida, The Honor Foundation, Westonwood Ranch, Wreaths Across America Niceville, FL
Blue Star Families, Honor Flight, Community Cooperative, Fish With A Hero, Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Hearts & Homes, The McGregor Clinic, PVA, Shy Wolf Sanctuary Ft. Myers, FL
ARISE Detroit, Chandler Park Conservancy, Dominican Literacy Center, Habitat for Humanity, Food Gatherers, Foundation for Pops, Jackets for Jobs, Michigan Flight Museum, Reimagine Life Foundation Ann Arbor, MI
Adaptive Adventures, Autism Society Boulder County, Denver Rescue Mission, Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation, Food Bank of the Rockies, Food for Thought Denver, Mattersville, Fisher House, Stillwater Ranch, University of Colorado Foundation, Veterans Exploration Therapy Denver, CO
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Thanks to First Nation Group’s generous support of the VA’s CDCE, our Veterans are empowered to rediscover their potential and enhance their well-being. This funding supports Veterans at the facility level while opening the door to VA programs, where they can build new skills, regain confidence, and form meaningful connections. These experiences promote physical health, mental resilience, and a strong sense of community that supports Veterans as they transition back to civilian life.
SCI/D Therapist, St. Louis VA Medical Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Development and Civic Engagement – CDCE

Working hand-in-hand to “serve those who have served.”

Our Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) support is driven by a passionate, innovative, and dedicated regional teams working one-on-one with local CDCE programs in medical facilities nationwide to identify opportunities to better serve Veterans, their families, and caregivers. This funding is designated to benefit Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) programs and initiatives to enhance the Veterans VA experience and provide financial support to those in greatest need.

Employee Match

Advancing our mission through our greatest asset…our employees.

We believe in our employees and the causes they support. First Nation Group’s Employee Match program generously matches contributions 10:1 (up to $4,000 per employee) to eligible nonprofits allowing employees to multiply their support and expand our giving reach. Contributions are not restricted to a specific cause offering our employees the freedom to continue growing our giving footprint to areas most near and dear to them.

+ – Employee nonprofits supported in 2025

  • Air Commando Association
  • AllenForce
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Heart Association
  • Angel Wings International
  • Big Waters Land Trust
  • Cadillac & LaSalle Museum & Research Center
  • Camp Sancta Maria
  • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington
  • Chivas F.C. Academy
  • Compassions Call Inc
  • Concussion & CTE Foundation
  • Crossfire Ranch
  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
  • Doctors Without Borders
  • Douglas County Veterans Monument
  • East Carolina University Educational Foundation
  • Evergreen Special Adventure Club
  • Food Bank of the Rockies
  • Fore Her
  • FSU Foundation Men’s Rugby Club
  • Fundacion Luchemos Por La Vida
  • GirlUp GVL
  • Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue
  • Guatemalan Educational Outreach
  • Guiding Harbor
  • Healing Paws for Warriors
  • Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
  • Home Base
  • House of Hounds Rescue
  • Illinois Basketball Club Foundation
  • Irwin First United Methodist Church
  • Journey Church
  • La Hermosa Templo
  • Little Smiles of Florida
  • Liza Jackson Preparatory School
  • Long Lake Association
  • Manchester Young Guns
  • Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
  • Mattersville
  • Mental Health Association
  • Michigan Firehouse Museum
  • Milan Children’s Preschool
  • Navy SEAL Foundation
  • Niceville Baseball Club
  • North Carolina Community Foundation
  • Northwest Florida State College Foundation
  • Orange High School Boosters
  • Paul R. Wharton Sr. High School Athletic Booster Club
  • Pinewoods Elementary School
  • Pioneer Orchestra Parents Society
  • Pleasant Green United Methodist Church
  • Reimagine Life Foundation
  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Samaritan’s Purse
  • Shelter House
  • SOCKS Animal Shelter
  • Vincent de Paul CARES
  • Stevenson University
  • Stillwater Ranch
  • Stop Soldier Suicide
  • Syracuse Youth Lacrosse
  • TennGreen Land Conservancy
  • The Knights of Columbus
  • The NASCAR Foundation
  • The V Foundation
  • Triangle Land Conservancy
  • Tunnel to Towers
  • USO
  • Weber School Foundation
  • Westonwood Ranch
  • Winter Ranch Animal Sanctuary
  • Word of Life Open Bible Church
  • World Central Kitchen
  • YouthZone

“A director at my local Catholic Charities food bank recently reached out to share his heartfelt thanks for First Nation Group’s donation. Through our Employee Match Program, a personal contribution was turned into thousands of dollars in support for their operation. The donation came at exactly the right time, as demand in our area has been far outpacing capacity. Thank you for making this kind of impact possible.”

– Joe McDade, Deputy General Counsel