THE MISSION BEHIND THE CAN
Most charities give back less than you think.
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The average nonprofit sends only 60 to 75 cents of every $1 to the actual cause after covering overhead, marketing, and inflated executive salaries with some giving as little as 50 cents on the dollar
(CharityWatch, Charity Navigator).
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At Spec Ops Water, we give $0.25 per can and that’s 10x more than the standard 1% giveback rate of most brands.
No fluff. No red tape. Just real impact.
We want you to know exactly where your support goes.
Below, you’ll find the nonprofit we are proud to contribute to and how they use proceeds to make a real impact.
Special Operations Charity Network
IMPACT EVENTS
Every can fuels vetted Veteran & First Responders partners
Donation
$0.25 per can
Fixed contribution from every can sold
Recent Donations
$1,840.25
Donated since
August 11, 2025
Events
Completed
WZA, Boots & Appreciation Day
Wodapalooza HB + Boots on Main + Military Appreciation Day
Event
Completed
Darley Range Day
By invite only. Featuring DoD, USMC, DHS, FBI, and other Federal Agencies.
Fredricksburg, VA November 6th, 2025
Promo
Completed
5.11 Tactical
Black Friday in-store Activation Table and Raffle
Costa Mesa, CA
November 28-29th, 2025
Event
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
Completed
December 6, 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada
Event
Completed
5.11 Tactical
Toys for Tots store Activation Commerce, CA
December 10th, 2026
Event
Completed
GBRS Shot Show
Pre-Party
Jan 19th, 2026
Leatherneck Bar
Sponsored by Brond Health powered by Spec Ops Water
Event
Range Rush 2026
Feb 7, 2026
Alpine, CA
by US Overwatch
Completed
Coming up
Title Sponsorship!
MO Fall Shooting Classic
put on by Central Ozark Practical Shooters (COPS)
​Oct 2-4, 2026
Coming up
18th Annual US Vets Stand Down Event
Mar 4, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Coming up
Grid Iron Defense Symposium
Mar 13, 2026
Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Where the Money Goes
Donations are routed to vetted nonprofits serving Veterans and First Responders. We publish receipts and stories each quarter so supporters can see the impact in real lives.
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Quarterly impact posts with donation receipts
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Stories from the community we serve
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Transparency on every dollar
In Support: We Were Devils Docuseries
Spec Ops Water is proud to support the We Were Devils docuseries. A veteran-led film honoring the Marines of 3/5 and shining a light on the realities of post-service struggle, brotherhood, and healing. Our contribution helps bring these stories to life and advance the mission of preventing veteran suicide.
WHAT SOCN DOES
How SOCN supports Special Operations Forces, veterans, and first responders through recovery, resilience, and real-world programs.
Special Operations Charity Network (SOCN) was founded in 2015 by members of the Special Operations Forces community to support the unseen costs of service. What began as a mission to help SOF warriors has grown into a trusted support network for active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders.
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With over 70,000 in the SOF community, 2 million across conventional forces, and nearly 18 million U.S. veterans, the need is real. SOCN exists to help mend minds, bodies, and spirits—providing practical, real-world support that helps warriors heal, recover, and move forward.
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Find Your Tribe, launched in 2019, delivers programs that build connection, resilience, and mental clarity. These programs help participants stay grounded in the present, break cycles of stress, relearn healthy coping mechanisms, and restore long-term well-being.
