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Advancing The Line for Veterans & Families
Our Impact | ATLVets — Three Years. 25,000+ Veterans Served.
Our Impact

Three Years.
25,000+
Veterans Served.

ATLVets was founded in June 2023 with one mission — give veterans the development system the military forgot to build for after service. The line is advancing.

Founded June 2023 · Atlanta, GA · EIN 92-0351235 · 501(c)(3)
25K+
Veterans & Families Served
200+
Events Hosted
12
States of Presence
3
Years Since Founded
89¢
Of Every Dollar to Programs
500+
Podcast Episodes
Growth Trajectory

From Zero to
Movement.

9,000 veterans served in year one. 16,000 in year two. That's not growth — that's acceleration. Most veteran nonprofits take a decade to reach these numbers. ATLVets did it in two years because the community needed it and the mission was clear.

2023
Founded & Launched
ATLVets Inc. established — June 2023
Leadership Institute programs launched
VetOPS cohorts begin
VETLANTA community formed
Speaker Series launched
Mercedes-Benz Stadium partnership
Patriot Growth Capital partnership
Michael J. Coles endorsement
2024
Scale Year
AMP manufacturing program launched
Warrior Alliance — Veteran of the Year
General David Petraeus Speaker Series
Jack Carr book release event
Tip of the Spear Gala — Dallas, TX
9K+ served
2025
Acceleration
Operation TALLAWAH — Jamaica
Ukrainian Cultural Forces support
Atlanta Pat Tillman Run hosted
GA Military Veteran Hall of Fame
National expansion — 12 states
16K+ served
Financial Transparency

Where Your
Dollar Goes.

Accountability is not optional. 89 cents of every dollar contributed to ATLVets goes directly to veteran programs. We believe donors deserve to know exactly how their investment is deployed — and we're proud of these numbers.

EIN 92-0351235 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Support the Mission →
89¢
Of every dollar to programs Industry benchmark is 75%. ATLVets operates at 89% — 14 points above standard. Your contribution goes where it's needed.
Programs 89%
Leadership development, events, community, AMP, VetOPS, and all six programs
Operations 8%
Staff, technology, administration, and infrastructure that makes programs possible
Fundraising 3%
Donor development and stewardship to sustain the mission long-term
2025 Year in Review

The Mission
in Motion.

Everything ATLVets accomplished in 2025 — captured in one film. Events, programs, missions, community, and the veterans who made it all possible. This is what advancing the line looks like.

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2024 Recognition
Veteran of the Year
Warrior Alliance · Zack A. Knight, MBA · Founder, ATLVets Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia · 2024
Veteran Voices

Hear It From
Those We Serve.

The most honest measure of impact is not a stat — it's a veteran's story in their own words. Here are three.

Veteran Family · Entrepreneurship Support
Lexi
Veteran family member on how ATLVets supported her entrepreneurship journey and gave her a community that understood her mission.
Endorsement · Entrepreneurship
Michael J. Coles
Founder of Caribou Coffee and legendary entrepreneur on Zack Knight's book and the ATLVets mission to transform veteran leadership.
Leadership & Speaking

ATLVets in
The Room.

From four-star generals to Navy SEAL bestselling authors — ATLVets brings extraordinary leaders into the veteran community and takes its founder into the world's most important rooms.

ATLVets Speaker Series
General David Petraeus
Four-star general, former CIA Director, and one of the most decorated military leaders of the modern era — in conversation with ATLVets.
ATLVets Speaker Series
Jack Carr — Book Release
Navy SEAL sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author. ATLVets hosted his book release event — bringing elite military storytelling into the veteran community.
Keynote — Nashville, TN
Zack Knight — "Discover Your Voice"
ATLVets founder Zack A. Knight on stage in Nashville sharing his journey from military service to building a national veteran leadership movement.
Missions & Community

Service Beyond
Borders.

ATLVets shows up wherever veterans need a mission — from the Georgia State Capitol to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Here's the work on the ground.

International Mission · Jamaica
Operation TALLAWAH
Veterans rebuilding schools in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. Their service, given again — in Jamaica, for children who needed them most.
Community Event · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Pat Tillman Run
ATLVets hosts the Atlanta Pat Tillman Run — honoring one of the most selfless acts of service in modern American military history.
Gala · Dallas, TX
Tip of the Spear Gala
ATLVets brought to Dallas for the first annual Tip of the Spear landmine removal gala — supporting global veteran humanitarian efforts.
State Capitol · Atlanta, GA
GA Military Veteran Hall of Fame
ATLVets supports the Georgia Military Veteran Hall of Fame unveiling ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.
International Support · Atlanta, GA
Ukrainian Cultural Forces
ATLVets supports the Ukrainian Warfighter Band and Cultural Forces during their Atlanta visit — solidarity across allied veteran communities.
Community Support · Ministry Pillar
Hero Agriculture
ATLVets supporting Hero Ag — a veteran-founded agricultural organization bringing the discipline and mission focus of military service to American farming.
2025 Gala · Natson Hotel Group

ATLVets
Thanksgiving Gala

The 2025 ATLVets Thanksgiving Gala recognized extraordinary veterans and partners advancing the mission.

Ben Buzek
Placed in first Patriot Growth Capital acquisition as veteran owner-operator
Crystal Schaberg
Joined ATLVets Board of Directors — Community Impact Chair
Ryan Hendricks
Recognized for global efforts with Tip of the Spear landmine removal
Sam Patel · Natson Hotel Group
Recognized for outstanding contributions and partnership with ATLVets
Erik Williams
ATLVets supported Erik in launching his own veteran organization
National & International Reach

Veterans Served
Across Borders.

ATLVets serves veterans across 12 U.S. states — with active international missions supporting veterans in Jamaica and Ukraine. Founded in Atlanta. Advancing the line worldwide.

Active State (12)
State Capital
International Mission
12
U.S. States
2
International Missions
25K+
Veterans Served
Major Contributors

Those Who Invest
in the Mission.

ATLVets programs are funded by organizations that understand the return on investing in veteran leadership. These are the major contributors who make the mission possible at scale.

Financial Services
Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs' commitment to veteran economic empowerment aligns directly with the ATLVets mission. Their investment supports leadership development programming that accelerates veteran career and business outcomes at scale.

Financial Services
Truist

Truist's dedication to community investment and veteran financial wellness makes them a natural partner for ATLVets. Their support funds the Money Management pillar programming that helps veterans build lasting financial independence after service.

Professional Services
CLA

CliftonLarsonAllen brings both financial expertise and mission alignment to the ATLVets partnership. CLA's investment supports the operational infrastructure and accountability frameworks that allow 89 cents of every dollar to reach veteran programs directly.

Federal Recognition
U.S. Congress

Congressional funding in support of veteran entrepreneurship and workforce development — a federal recognition that ATLVets' model of earned leadership programming produces measurable economic outcomes for veterans transitioning into business ownership and civilian careers.

Interested in a corporate partnership or major gift conversation? ATLVets offers tailored partnership packages for organizations committed to veteran leadership development.
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ATLVets Media Partner

Every Frame
Captured.

Every video you've watched on this page was produced by Nate Sampson and the team at Social Pro Video — ATLVets' Head of Marketing Pillar and Director of Media Relations. Nate brings the same operational precision to storytelling that ATLVets brings to veteran development. If you need production quality that matches your mission, he's your call.

The Tactical Leader

500+ Episodes.
One Mission.

Hosted by ATLVets founder Zack A. Knight — The Tactical Leader is one of the longest-running veteran leadership podcasts in the country. Over 500 episodes of tactical insight, leadership development, and mission-focused conversation for veterans navigating what comes after service.

Listen on Apple Podcasts →
500+
Episodes Published Making The Tactical Leader one of the most prolific veteran leadership podcasts in the country
Hosted by
Zack A. Knight, MBA
Founder of ATLVets, author, keynote speaker, and veteran leader. The Tactical Leader brings the same no-filter honesty to audio that ATLVets brings to every program.
zackaknight.com →
Advance the Line

The Mission
Needs You.

Three years. 25,000+ veterans served. 89 cents of every dollar to programs. The line is advancing — and it advances faster with you in it.

ATLVets Inc. · EIN 92-0351235 · 501(c)(3) · Founded June 2023 · Atlanta, GA
25K+
Veterans & Families Served
89¢
Of Every Dollar to Programs
200+
Events Hosted
12
States of Presence
3
Years Since Founded

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