named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Campaign for Wounded Soldiers
Provides urgent financial assistance to IDF soldiers severely wounded in combat, such as those injured during the October 7th attacks and subsequent war, covering medical, travel, and living expenses.
LEGO Rehabilitation Program
Supplies LEGO sets to hospitalized soldiers to aid in hand strength, coordination, visual-motor skills, and cognitive recovery during rehabilitation.
Therapeutic Golf Retreat
Sponsors rehabilitative golf retreats for severely wounded soldiers to support physical and emotional recovery through sport and relaxation techniques.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 2 activities
- Provides financial assistance to severely wounded IDF veteransOffers individualized financial aid to severely wounded Israeli Defense Forces veterans for medical and psychological treatment, education and training, small construction projects, advocacy, and general financial needs, addressing gaps in government services.
- Provides information and advocacy services to wounded soldiers and their familiesOffers comprehensive information portals and in-person support through Soldier Advocates in Israel, covering medical, legal, insurance, transportation, tax, family, education, and discount rights, including hospital admission procedures and legal recognition as a wounded soldier.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Raises funds for community and family support programsConducts fundraising to provide soccer balls for children of wounded soldiers in Israel, supporting family well-being and community engagement.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Supports medical and rehabilitative care for wounded IDF soldiersFacilitates access to complex reconstructive surgeries in the United States and provides specialized rehabilitation support, including LEGO-based therapy to improve hand strength, coordination, visual-motor skills, and cognitive recovery for hospitalized soldiers.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports private fundraising initiatives for wounded IDF veteransProvides information, materials, and staff presentations to individuals and businesses hosting private fundraisers, and engages volunteers through host committee roles to support event operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$155K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash$172K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves25.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA MADDOX | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 0 | $2K |
board members · 6
- ALON HOSHMAND — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- ELI BENSON — CHAIRMAN
- MATTHEW SALLOWAY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FIELDSTONE — DIRECTOR
- OMRI BEZALEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Beit Halochem Partner — Provides rehabilitation and support services for wounded soldiers in multiple cities.
- Caesarea Golf Course Partner — Hosts therapeutic golf retreats for wounded IDF soldiers sponsored by the foundation.
- Clalit Health Services - Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital Partner — Provides rehabilitation services for wounded soldiers in Raanana.
- Facebook Partner — Encourages supporters to promote the organization through Facebook by liking and sharing its page.
- IDF Partner — Supports wounded soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces.
- Israel Defense Forces Government — Provides financial assistance to veterans of the Israel Defense Forces.
- Israel Ministry of Defense Government — Government entity that covers surgery costs and travel for the wounded soldier and one caregiver.
- Israeli Defense Forces Government — Supports injured soldiers from the Israeli Defense Forces.
- Jewish United Fund (JUF) Partner — Collaborates with JUF's Women's Board on fundraising initiatives to support wounded IDF soldiers.
- Laura Cowan Partner — Israeli Judaica artist who purchases and distributes LEGO sets to wounded soldiers in hospitals on behalf of Dror for the Wounded Foundation.
- Ministry of Defense (Israel) Government — Source for official recognition and disability percentage determination for wounded soldiers.
- Ministry of Defense (MOD) Government — Provides financial assistance above and beyond that offered by the Ministry of Defense.
- Ministry of Defense (MOD) Government — Provides supplemental financial assistance to wounded veterans beyond what is offered by the Ministry of Defense.
- Noam Partner — Individual leading a mitzvah project to raise funds for soccer balls for children of wounded soldiers in Israel.
- Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Partner — Provides rehabilitation services for wounded soldiers.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuity of Care Through Long-Term Commitmentmethodology: never_leave_behindBy committing to never leave wounded soldiers or their families behind, the organization ensures continuous, end-to-end support throughout recovery and reintegration, because sustained engagement prevents drop-off in care and builds trust essential for holistic healing.
- Direct Financial Assistance as Critical Gap-Fillingmethodology: direct_financial_assistanceBy providing direct financial aid, the organization addresses urgent and unmet needs of severely wounded veterans that are not covered by government programs, because timely monetary support stabilizes families, enables access to care, and removes barriers to recovery.
- Individualized, Family-Inclusive Support Modelmethodology: individualized_needs_assessmentBy conducting in-person, individualized needs assessments and involving families in recovery, the organization ensures comprehensive support tailored to each veteran’s unique medical, psychological, and financial circumstances, because personalized and family-integrated interventions lead to more effective and sustainable rehabilitation outcomes.
- Mental and Spiritual Resilience as Foundation for Recoverymethodology: inner_warriorBy emphasizing the 'inner warrior' concept, the organization fosters mental and spiritual strength as a prerequisite for physical rehabilitation, because psychological resilience enhances motivation, treatment adherence, and long-term recovery outcomes.
- Therapeutic Engagement Through Structured Activitiesmethodology: recreational_therapyBy using structured play, sports, and recreational activities such as LEGO-building, golf, and art, the organization supports physical, cognitive, and emotional healing in wounded soldiers and their children, because experiential and non-clinical engagement fosters trauma processing, skill development, and psychological resilience more effectively than traditional support alone.