The Security Foundation (TSF), a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2011, provides funding and organizational support for public-private security partnerships that connect government agencies with private-sector organizations to address domestic and international security challenges.

The foundation supports activities associated with the Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), the FBI- and Department of Homeland Security-linked Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), and the Security Coalition for Engagement and Advancement (SCEA). These initiatives reflect the broader role of public-private collaboration in sharing security information, strengthening organizational preparedness and addressing threats that cross traditional jurisdictional and sector boundaries.

TSF supports security-focused events, professional forums and annual dinners, along with educational resources such as webinars, career guides and security skills blueprints. The organization also provides grants, scholarships and professional development opportunities intended to strengthen the capabilities of security professionals and advance the broader security community.

According to the foundation, its mission is to strengthen public-private collaboration to protect U.S. citizens and interests at home and abroad. Private-sector donations and sponsorships from companies and individuals support its work exclusively.

Executive Director Peggy O’Neill leads the foundation’s efforts to secure private-sector support for security programs and professional initiatives. That funding model places TSF within a broader ecosystem of nonprofit organizations that help sustain collaboration between government and industry, particularly where shared security objectives require resources, engagement and expertise from both sectors.

Companies interested in supporting the foundation’s programs, educational initiatives and annual fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C., can contact TSF at [email protected].