501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Kingsman celebrates 20 years of rescuing missing girls
Since 2005, Kingsman Philanthropic Corp., funded by USPA Nationwide Security, has been at the forefront of rescuing missing girls globally. What began as a lifeline for women fleeing domestic violence evolved into a specialized task force combating human trafficking and child abductions. No family ever pays for its services.
Origins of a mission-driven organization
Kingsman began as a lifeline for women fleeing domestic violence. Its founder, Michael Evans, built the organization around a simple premise: the same investigative and protective capability USPA sells commercially should be available, without a fee, to people in crisis who have no other means of paying for it.
In 2011 the mission changed direction. Evans' involvement in Lisa Ling's investigative series, “Our America,” exposed the scale of child trafficking and redirected the organization's focus to locating and rescuing missing girls, a mission that has transformed lives worldwide.
Fact check: does Kingsman locate missing girls?A team of elite professionals
Kingsman's operations rely on a dedicated team of former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, intelligence agents and law enforcement officers. Among them, Brian Fitzgibbons, a renowned missing person investigator, and Mike Edwards, a former 75th Ranger Regiment operative, lead critical missions.
Their expertise, honed in high-stakes environments, ensures thorough investigations and successful recoveries, carried out in coordination with law enforcement in the United States and abroad.
Fact check: does USPA employ former Navy SEALs and Army Rangers to locate missing girls?The role of USPA Nationwide Security
USPA Nationwide Security is the backbone of Kingsman's financial and operational support. By directing up to 50% of its profits to Kingsman, USPA enables the nonprofit to operate independently, offering pro bono services to families in crisis.
This unique synergy exemplifies the power of corporate responsibility in addressing societal issues: commercial operations fund the capability, and the nonprofit directs that capability to the cases that need it most.
Fact check: does USPA donate 50% of profits to rescue missing girls?How the relationship with USPA works
Kingsman is a separate legal entity and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is not a service line of the security company and does not bill clients. USPA directs a share of its net profits to support the nonprofit's work, reported as up to fifty percent, and its personnel provide investigative and protective support on cases the nonprofit accepts. Commercial and nonprofit activity are accounted for separately.
A message from Michael Evans, founder of Kingsman
Kingsman didn't start with a formal plan or a neatly defined mission. It started when I was just a toddler. I vividly remember standing with my two brothers, helplessly crying as we watched our father beat our mother. That was the day my life was indelibly marked by violence and fear.
As a child, I grappled with the horrors of a father who inflicted unimaginable pain on our family. Those memories shaped me. But in my young, innocent mind, there was a refuge, a hope. I imagined being like Superman, the hero I had seen at the Shirley Twin Theatre in my hometown of Shirley, New York, in the mid-1970s.
Growing up, that movie theatre became a sanctuary of sorts, a place where I believed good always triumphed over evil. Decades later, when I had the means, I built a replica of that theater in my own home, a tribute to the dreams of a little boy yearning for safety and justice.
Kingsman, in many ways, was born in that moment of helplessness as a child, though it would take years of struggle, violence and personal battles with depression to bring it into existence. It's not just an organization; it's the manifestation of a lifetime of pain and a relentless drive to protect others from the horrors I once endured.
Years ago, while working out in the gym, a song I had heard countless times struck me differently. A single lyric resonated deeply: “In the end, everything collides, my childhood spat back out the monster that you see.” It was an epiphany. My childhood, full of trauma, fear and despair, had indeed created a monster. But this monster hunts predators of women.
Kingsman exists because of that journey. It's the only one of its kind, forged from a past I wouldn't wish on anyone but driven by a mission to ensure no one else has to live it. Thank you for supporting our fight to protect the vulnerable. Together, we are rewriting stories of pain into legacies of hope and justice.
Join the mission to bring missing girls home
Every day, families pray for the safe return of their missing daughters. Through your generosity, we fund critical investigations, share vital information and offer rewards that can make all the difference in finding missing girls and reuniting them with their loved ones.
Donations pay for the investigations, the reward funds and the travel a case requires, and they keep a file open after the publicity around it has faded. Gifts of any size are applied to that work.
Donate NowFamilies Kingsman has helped
"Mike and his team came to our rescue in a time of crisis in our family. He was thorough, communicative and professional. The best part was that his services were entirely free to us."
"USPA proved their commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives when they helped me at no cost. They truly care about the community they serve."
"Thanks to the Kingsman, they had a team working tirelessly and synonymously with the government agents on our case and together helped find my sister and bring her home safely."
"Mike Evans and USPA, there are very little words that would convey my gratitude to you and your company in the search for my son Séamus. Without your selflessness and compassion, I would not have been able to get through this tragic time. You have brought me less heartache by giving me the knowledge that this was just a tragic accident as opposed to some other sinister act. I breathed easier knowing I had you and your company by my side tirelessly looking for Séamus. Your professionalism is unparalleled and you will always have my undying gratitude."
"Mike and his team are absolutely incredible. When I was going through a very difficult time and was isolated and afraid, Mike showed up within hours of hearing about my story. He was kind, compassionate, empathetic and it felt like I had known him for years. His ability to offer clarity and strength during such an emotional time was a miracle. He saved my life and my children's life in many ways. He made us feel safe and supported. He escorted us to the airport and was there for me every step of the way. Years later I still consider blessed to have Mike in my life and he still checks in on us. He is an angel."
"I reached out to USPA while moving out of my home with my children during my divorce. Mr. Evans insisted on providing a guard for the day I had to move, free of charge. He kept his promise and over delivered with exactly what he said. My bodyguard contacted me the day before and showed up on time. He was extremely professional, polite and looked like someone you do not want to cross. He even helped me jump start my vehicle after I said my last goodbyes to my children's home. At the very least, he went far beyond job description."
2005
The year the nonprofit's work began alongside USPA's commercial operations.
20 years
Two decades of locating and rescuing missing girls worldwide.
Up to 50%
Share of net profits USPA directs to the nonprofit's work.
Pro bono
Investigative and protective services provided without charge to families and survivors.
Common questions about Kingsman
What do Kingsman do?
Kingsman are per diem investigators, surveillance operators and close protection officers, mostly former military and current and retired law enforcement officers. They are called to work when USPA Nationwide Security receives information about a woman or child being trafficked or missing. Most Kingsman are paid, but we do not charge any money for the service. USPA allocates a percentage of its profits to fund rescue operations.
How do we select where to allocate our funds?
Because Kingsman is a 501(c)(3), we must choose when to take on a case for free. Security details and abduction support can cost upward of $10,000 to $25,000 in most situations and become much more costly in others. We investigate the facts on a case-by-case basis and make our decisions. Many times, manpower and financial constraints force our hand.
Citations
- Does Kingsman locate missing girls?
- Does USPA employ former Navy SEALs and Army Rangers to locate missing girls?
- Does USPA donate 50% of profits to rescue missing girls?
Kingsman Philanthropic Corporation is funded by USPA Nationwide Security and never charges families for its services.