About Spirit of America
We unite the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives.
Our Mission
Spirit of America is a nonprofit founded in 2003 to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We start by working with US troops and diplomats to identify places where America’s help is needed most. We deliver assistance with flexibility and speed through US troops and our global network of partners.
Together, we have protected citizen soldiers defending their freedom in Ukraine. We have empowered Taiwanese volunteers to strengthen their democracy. We have brought hope to communities impacted by terrorism and conflict in Syria, Iraq, Armenia, and Mozambique.
And it all happens with support from citizens like you.
“Spirit of America's unique capability is figuring out what needs to be done and doing it. It has truly saved lives. It has been worth its weight in gold to us.”
Hon. James N. Mattis
Former Secretary of Defense
U.S. Marine Corps, Retired
“Spirit of America is a whole of nation approach to service that strengthens our national security.”
Michèle Flournoy
Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy
“Spirit of America represents a new capability — not just another nonprofit.”
General Joseph F. Dunford Jr.
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Marine Corps, Retired
United We Can
Stand for What America Stands For
Spirit of America is not neutral. We take America’s side. Through our assistance, we help the U.S. and its friends across the world defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. See examples of our work in action.
Support U.S. Troops and Diplomats
Spirit of America’s unprecedented partnership with the U.S. military is unique. We are recognized by Congress and have an agreement with the Department of Defense that allows U.S. troops to collaborate with us to build goodwill and deliver assistance at scale. We fill the gaps between what government can do and what is needed.
Act with Flexibility and Speed
Because Spirit of America is 100% privately funded, we can invest in innovative ideas and rapidly deliver results that address America’s toughest challenges in ways that government can’t.
