Donate to help our veterans
Your gift pays for Rally Point meals, free suicide-prevention training, Sustained Valor shirts, Christmas for veterans in assisted living, and wreaths on veterans' graves.
Quick answer
Donate online through our secure giving page. Rocky Top Veterans Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3): no one is paid, and about 96% of 2025 spending ($67,885 of $70,753) went to veteran programs, according to our IRS Form 990-EZ.
Where the money goes
| Total revenue | $95,402, more than double 2024 |
|---|---|
| Spent on veteran programs | $67,885 of $70,753 (about 96%) |
| Salaries paid | $0. Every officer and volunteer serves for free, every year since 2020. |
| Veteran socials and events | $20,908 |
| Wreaths Across America | $13,923 |
| Assisted-living visits and Christmas gifts | $6,603 |
| Vet Talk, partner sponsorships and Sustained Valor shirts | $26,451 |
Source: Form 990-EZ filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (opens in a new tab).
“I basically got tired of not seeing a difference being made in my own community… That got me motivated to start our own organization to where we could see the change being made as it happens and have a front row seat on how the money is spent while actually engaging the veterans in our area.”
Other ways to give
- Attend or sponsor a fundraiser, like the Bourbon & Bowties Gala.
- Volunteer at a Rally Point, Wreaths Across America or a picnic.
- Host a Rally Point at your business.
- Share our events in the Facebook Group (opens in a new tab).
Rocky Top Veterans Foundation, Friendsville, Tennessee. Formerly Rocky Top Bourbon Charity.
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Questions people ask
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Rocky Top Veterans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and the IRS lists contributions to it as deductible. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Check with your tax adviser.
Why does the giving page say Rocky Top Bourbon Charity?
That was our original name. We filed as Rocky Top Veterans Foundation starting in 2023, but the giving page's web address still uses the old name. It's the same organization.
Can I mail a check?
Call us for the right mailing address.
Where can I see your finances?
Our IRS Form 990-EZ returns are public on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (opens in a new tab).