The Honor Foundation - 2023 Impact Report

To serve others with honor, for life, so their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.

“The Honor Foundation is phenomenal. After 12 years as a SEAL and a rapid transition, I started on day one lacking confidence in my marketability, resume, interview process, career interest, and personal strengths.

THF improved all of those segments tremendously. This is what military to civilian transition SHOULD look like. I can’t say enough about the value the THF team provides for transitioning SOF. Thank you for everything.”

– Matt Hurley, U.S. Navy SEAL, Virginia Beach

Dear THF Supporters,

First, I want to thank YOU for your incredible support and commitment to The Honor Foundation (THF) and, more importantly, to those whom we serve - the men and women of the U.S. Special Operations (SOF) community! The patriotism, generosity, and collaborative spirit of our supporters allows us to serve the community in an incredibly impactful way.

2023 was another year of growth for THF, as we opened two new campuses near Fort Campbell (Middle Tennessee) and Joint Base Lewis McChord near Tacoma, WA. While we’ve grown tremendously over the past five years to support more members of the SOF enterprise, we’ve NEVER sacrificed the quality of our programs for quantity - and we never will!

In 2023, we also conducted our first few overseas transition seminars for those Special Operators stationed in Europe. This year, we’ll continue that and add seminars in Hawaii. We also added a hugely popular “Transition is a Team Sport” workshop for spouses and significant others. Knowing that transition affects the whole family, we saw the need and devised a creative solution to help the key decision makers in the family unit.

As we look to the year ahead, we have more work to do, more places to provide our programs, and more warriors to serve. Thanks to your support in 2023, we are building on the strength and success of our program to positively impact the lives of those who serve at the pinnacle of our military. Enjoy the 2023 Impact Report.

With honor and respect,

Matt Stevens CEO, The Honor Foundation

THF | PROGRAM SUMMARY

· 1,089 Individuals and Families served

- 701 served through our full 3-month program

- 388 served through seminars and 1v1 support

- 97.3% fulfilled: THF Fellows placed into top career opportunities and education programs

· Opened 2 New Campuses

- Fort Campbell, TN

- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

· 19 Cohorts

· 585 Executive Coaches and Mentors

· 938 Employer Partners

· 408 THF Fellows hired in 2023

The Honor Foundation was a game changer for me and my family. I came into the program convinced I knew exactly what I was going to do in the exact field and to be honest, I was not that excited about it. The instructors, coaches, and coursework from THF allowed me to view myself through a different lens and provide clarity on what I have to offer a company. THF enabled me to see the best version of myself and demonstrate how to sell these qualities in an interview. I am excited about my next chapter and know I will find the utmost fulfillment where I land.

– John Harrison, U.S. Army 160th SOAR Pilot, Fort Campbell

MAP OF IMPACT: GLOBAL REACH

Serving U.S. Special Operators around the world, representing all branches of the military.

= Countries with THF participants

TOTAL THF GRADUATES

THF FELLOW GRADUATES BY YEAR

33% Average annual increase over the last three years

“The Honor Foundation provided me with a new outlook on life outside of the military. I felt stressed and lost during my transition. THF has helped me learn more about myself and my interests. ...I have a new set of goals that drive me to go out and accomplish them, giving me that similar motivated feeling to when I joined the military.

I cannot say thank you enough!”

– Lukas Michels, U.S. Navy SWCC, Virginia Beach

“THF has been a tremendous source of information during my transition from the military. The program helps service members determine “what I want to do when I grow up.” Every section of the course builds off the previous one to help provide an ultimate and impressive product: a military retiree with the utmost preparation for a new beginning after service. I want to give a special thank you to all the staff at THF for their work and dedication. Thank you!”

– Govanda Sawyack, U.S. Army Ranger, THFv

DIVERSITY OF ALUMNI

THF Alumni by Branch of Service through 2023

• 49% Navy

• 25% Army

• 19% Marine Corps

• 7% Air Force

THF ALUMNI PLACEMENT POST MILITARY SERVICE

Finding their next mission…

• 68% Employed full time

• 10% Self-employed

• 2% Employed part time

• 9% Continuing Education

• 7% Sabbatical

• 2% Paid Internship

• 1% Seeking employment

• 1% Non-reporting

EXAMPLES 2023 FULFILLMENT

Employers

PLACEMENT RESULTS

97.3 % fulfilled: THF Fellows placed into top career opportunities and education programs

408 THF Fellows hired in 2023

EXAMPLES OF 2023 FULFILLMENT

Academic Institutions

“Special operations personnel offer tremendous value to small businesses, as they have deep experience working with ambiguous challenges and can be trusted to lead with integrity in those times when no playbook exists. That’s an especially valuable trait for a company like Fueltrax, working with emerging technology and a primarily international client base. We are proud of our support to The Honor Foundation, and it is the least we can do to give back to these warriors who have allowed us to exercise our freedoms and build our company under the umbrella of protection that they have provided us all.”

– Anthony George, CEO of Fueltrax

THF TRANSITION READINESS ASSESSMENT

100% of participants showed improvement in their Transition Readiness.

95% describe THF programming as having a significant or life changing impact on their transition.

“THF has been life changing. It has helped me reshape my perspective on transitioning out of the military. The program provides a panel of experts with real world experience to provide mentorship and answer questions. The experience was a true joy and I am greatly appreciative for this opportunity.”

– Issac Ro, U.S. Army Green Beret, THFv

I can successfully negotiate my first civilian job offer.

This improvement reflects 12 weeks of education in THF Honor Institute. We continue to work with the Alumni post graduation in a 1:1 capacity until successful fulfillment in their next career is achieved.

I can effectively translate my skills and military experience for a civilian job interview.

I know how to prepare for an interview for my civilian dream job.

I have a sense of clarity post military career.

I have a network to connect with for my preferred job search.

THF program is 100% free of charge to active duty Special Operations Forces.

TRANSITION IS A TEAM SPORT WORKSHOP

In 2023, The Honor Foundation launched its first program dedicated to the spouses and significant others of our Fellows. This virtual, three-session workshop focuses on personal development and leveraging strengths to better communicate as a couple, therefore maximizing the transition experience as a team.

144 participants in 2023

“As my husband transitioned from 31 years as a Navy SWCC, The Honor Foundation was an incredible program to help him find his true “WHY” and provided the tools to give him the confidence to pursue his next career path. It gave him invaluable resources that are available to him indefinitely and provided a great source of comfort to our family knowing that we all were better prepared for civilian life because of the skills and connections made through THF.”

– Stephanie Snyder, U.S. Navy SWCC Spouse

“The most valuable part of the workshop was realizing that the information not only helps support my husband through transition but also gives me information that I can use personally. ”

– SOF Spouse 2023

“THF helped me understand how I can support my husband and what pointed questions to ask so that I can be a bigger part of the transition journey with him and help guide what our future looks like.”

– SOF Spouse 2023

“Workshop was great for making this a family-oriented transition. Gave us tips on how to support our spouse through this transition, what to expect in the next phase of life and encourages us to fully participate in the process.”

– SOF Spouse 2023

“This entire workshop was so valuable. I am grateful to be doing this as a team with my significant other and for THF to help guide us through the transition process with key talking points.”

– SOF Spouse 2023

YOUR SUPPORT CREATES IMPACT

2023 was monumental for the growth of the THF mission across the globe. THF’s mission impact is being amplified by every new graduate from our programs. Thank you to our Tribes of supporters: nonprofit and corporate partners, donors, and teammates for helping us serve and make a transformational impact!

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe

GovX

Tito’s

The Impact of YOUR ENGAGEMENT

The Honor Foundation Night Out with the Norfolk Admirals

THF Austin Benefit Dinner

THF + ONIT Home 2023 Golf Tournament

THF Salute to SOF Gala | Presented by Surefox | Presented by Surefox Swim For SOF

by SkyFi

Tennessee Campus Launch

THF New York Benefit Dinner

THF Dallas Networking Event | Presented by Surefox

The Impact of NSF Engagement Cont’d

THF Houston Benefit Dinner | Presented by H. Malcolm Stewart

THF Nashville Benefit Dinner

Custom artwork by Joe Everson to benefit The Honor Foundation

Quote from Harvard Business Review article:

“No business needs to be convinced that character counts, yet they frequently struggle to hire for it. In the words of the SEAL Ethos, “I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.”

– Harvard Business Review, November 2020

Rotary Club presentation, Ybor City, FL

FOUNDING PARTNER OUR FOUNDATION PARTNERS

“The Navy SEAL Foundation is proud to be the Founding Partner of The Honor Foundation. The Honor Foundation provides a critical program that guides Special Operations veterans through the detailed steps of their transition post military.”

– Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation

Johnson Family

CORPORATE PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

THF LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 2023

The Honor Foundation Leadership Circle is our highest level of personal giving.

These members have committed to supporting THF’s mission on an annual basis in a meaningful and significant way.

Leadership Circle members are supporters who volunteer their time, believe in and learn from the unique culture and leadership lessons of the Special Operations community, and leverage their networks to benefit the individuals and families we serve.

Eric & Lizzie Bommer

The Bondick Family

Roy & Emily Burns

The Carroll Family

Steve & Mara Frederickson

Brian & Jennifer Fetterolf

The Kendall Family

Nick Khera

William McKee Jr &

Margaret Reynolds

The Miller Family

Brett Paschke & Family

H. Malcolm Stewart

Matt & Sharla Wilson

The Van Gorp Family

The Skinner Family

Richard Wells

Tom & Kristen Roberts