named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Travel Programs
Two-day programs in Washington, DC and international locations that educate civilian leaders on national security issues, military operations, and U.S. alliances through briefings with experts and diplomats
Military Base Improvements
Donation of recreational facilities including gymnasiums, basketball courts, and exercise equipment to U.S. and allied military bases to improve quality of life for service members and families
Submariner Education Support
Annual financial support for college tuition for children of U.S. submariners through partnership with the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
Support for Ukrainian Forces
Provision of warm weather clothing and other support to American volunteers fighting with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donbas region
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
- Distribution of care packages and essential supplies to deployed personnelDistributes care packages, personal correspondence, and moral support to deployed U.S. military units, including sponsorship of 34 soldiers during a 9-month deployment in Afghanistan. Also provides essential items such as winter clothing to American volunteers serving with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding college tuition for children of U.S. submarinersAwards annual financial support to cover college tuition for children of U.S. submariners pursuing higher education.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Grant funding for humanitarian and educational projects in UkraineProvides grant funding for humanitarian aid and education in Ukraine, including support for a school in Zhytomyr for children with special needs and financial contributions to Kind Deeds for prostheses, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services for Ukrainians injured in the war.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Hosting morale-boosting events for service membersOrganizes large-scale social events for U.S. military personnel, such as a Bonfire BBQ hosted for over 400 service members at Joint Task Force Guantanamo in Cuba, aimed at boosting morale and showing civilian support.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public outreach and media dissemination of program insightsShares findings and observations from its national security education programs with the broader public through media and news outlets to increase civilian awareness of military and geopolitical challenges.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Construction and donation of recreational facilities for military personnelFunds and donates recreational infrastructure—including basketball courts, gymnasiums, and outdoor gym pavilions—to improve quality of life for U.S. and allied service members at military bases in Estonia, California, Louisiana, and New York. Projects include a basketball court at Tapa Military Base (Estonia), a gym pavilion at Lincoln Military Housing (CA), and Airmen Attics at Barksdale Air Force Base (LA), serving hundreds of service members, trainers, and families.
- Educational travel programs for civilians on national security issuesOperates educational travel programs that provide civilians with firsthand insight into the lives and challenges of U.S. service members, their families, and allied personnel, including focused programming on geopolitical conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions involving Iran, China, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula. These programs include expert briefings, panel discussions, and diplomatic engagements to enhance public understanding of national security affairs affecting U.S. interests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$263K
Contributions & grants$143K54%
Program service revenue$99K37%
Investment income$22K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$165K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$73K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$628K
Cash$71K
Investments$557K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$628K
Liquid reserves45.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BRETT ZACHARY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID J KAPLAN — PRES/SECY, DIRECTOR
- MITCHELL KAPLAN — VP/TREAS, DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Armed Forces of Ukraine Partner — Provided winter clothing to American volunteers fighting on behalf of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donbas.
- Army Navy Club Partner — Provides venue and accommodations for KPSF program participants in Washington, DC.
- Council of Foreign Relations Partner — Hosts roundtable discussions and events with KPSF, including military fellows programs.
- Covington and Burling Partner — Co-hosted a roundtable event with the Council of Foreign Relations and KPSF.
- Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Partner — Partnership to provide scholarships for children of US Submariners pursuing higher education.
- Embassy of Estonia to the United States Partner — Sends Ambassador Kristjan Prikk to provide assessment on Russia's war in Ukraine and NATO security.
- Embassy of Lithuania to the United States Partner — Sends Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis to provide assessment on Russia's war in Ukraine and NATO security.
- Estonian Defence Forces Partner — Collaborated with the Estonian Defence Forces during a visit to the Tapa military base.
- Estonian Defence Forces Partner — Joint recipient of new basketball courts with U.S. service members in Tapa, Estonia.
- Estonian Society of Wounded Warriors Partner — Co-donated a basketball court to the Tapa Military Base in Estonia with KPSF.
- Kind Deeds Partner — Financially supported by KPSF to provide prostheses and rehabilitation for Ukrainians injured in the war.
- Naval Submarine Base, New London Partner — KPSF visited the base in New London, CT, indicating operational or supportive engagement.
- Rytis Paulauskas Government — Lithuanian Ambassador to the United Nations who hosted KPSF visits and roundtable discussions at the UN.
- The Institute for the Study of War Partner — Hosts KPSF program participants for expert briefings on global conflicts.
- United States Coast Guard Partner — Recipient of a new basketball court at the New York Sector on Staten Island, NY.
- United States Marine Corps Partner — Recipient of donated gymnasium at family housing complex in Coleville, CA.
- United States Military Academy, West Point Partner — KPSF conducted a visit to West Point, NY, indicating engagement with the institution.
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Partner — KPSF visited the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed, indicating engagement with military medical services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Ambassador Model for Advocacy and Awarenessmethodology: ambassador-modelBy engaging participants in immersive programs, the foundation cultivates informed citizen ambassadors who advocate for military understanding and sacrifices, because personal experience transforms participants into credible, motivated messengers within their communities.
- Educational Immersion for Civilian-Military Understandingmethodology: educational_immersionBy immersing civilian leaders in firsthand experiences with service members and their families through educational travel, the foundation builds deeper understanding of military life and national security, because direct personal exposure fosters empathy and informed advocacy more effectively than abstract learning.
- Expert-Engaged Geopolitical Educationmethodology: expert-diplomatic-engagementBy connecting participants with experts and foreign diplomats, the foundation enhances understanding of geopolitical conflicts and international security, because access to frontline analysis deepens strategic perspective and contextualizes military engagement.