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Operation Warrior Shield
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 811268470 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$35K
expenses
$63K
net assets
$91K
employees
0
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

OWS provides support programs for service members, veterans, first responders their families to help heal their hidden wounds to reduce the epidemic of suicide through meditation, wellness programs companion dogs

profile · synthesized from sources

Operation Warrior Shield provides wellness and meditation programs for veterans, service members, first responders, and their families to address PTSD and reduce suicide risk. The organization operates primarily in New York City, offering training events and social support in partnership with city agencies and nonprofits. Programs focus on healing "hidden wounds" through meditation, technical training, and peer support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10K
    OWS held oneWellness event which was attended by veterans and first responders. These sessions help OWS towards its mission to heal the hidden wounds of those dealing with PTSD. We also provide Veterans and first responders throughout the year with technical training and social support for career and personal needs
  2. #2 $24K
    Training and other programs includes donations to organizations supporting veterans and first responders as well as expenditures funded by a NYC grant for an intiative to support healing from PTSD for Veterans and first responders.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Healing the Hidden Wounds Initiative
Program funded by NYC grants to support recovery from PTSD among veterans and first responders through training and peer support
Meditation Training Seminars
Educational seminars teaching meditation techniques to manage stress and PTSD, delivered to NYPD officers, FDNY personnel, and veterans
Wellness Events
Regular wellness sessions for veterans and first responders focused on meditation and stress reduction, often in partnership with city agencies and the David Lynch Foundation
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Conducting suicide prevention and recovery educational seminars
      Conducted three educational seminars, including virtual sessions, to raise awareness about suicide prevention and connect at-risk communities with recovery services.
    • Organizing wellness events for veterans and first responders
      Held multiple wellness events for veterans and first responders focused on building confidence and supporting healing from PTSD. Evidence indicates four such events were conducted.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding PTSD healing initiatives and supporting veteran-serving organizations
      Awarded grants to support PTSD healing initiatives, including through a NYC grant, and provided donations to organizations serving veterans and first responders aligned with its mission.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing educational seminars in meditation for stress management
      Conducted educational seminars training 50 veterans and 72 NYPD officers in meditation techniques to manage stress and support mental wellness.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$35K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$120K
Cash$120K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$91K
Liquid reserves22.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -80.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Bethann Carbonne Chief Strategy Officer 30 $22K
board members · 9
  • Andrea Corbine — Board Member
  • Anthony Rodriguez — Board member
  • Catherine Syslo — Treasurer
  • Cynthia Everett — Board Member
  • Dennis Herrera — Board member
  • John Walsh — Board member
  • Lt Col ret Patrick Kernan — Secretary
  • Mychal Watts — Board Member
  • Steven Gordon — Board Member
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn Borough Hall Partner — Participated in wellness events for veterans and first responders
  • David Lynch Foundation Partner — Partnered to deliver educational seminars teaching meditation to veterans and first responders
  • Mayor's Office of Mental Health Partner — Participated in wellness events aimed at healing psychological trauma among first responders and veterans
  • NYC Department of Veterans Services Partner — Partnered in delivering wellness events and providing support to veterans
  • NYPD Health Wellness Department Partner — Collaborated on training programs in transcendental meditation and hosted OWS as keynote speaker at the NYPD Wellness Summit
  • Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Attended and participated in wellness events for veterans and first responders
strategies · 2

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.

  • Confidence-Building Through Structured Wellness Events
    methodology: confidence-building wellness events
    By engaging individuals with PTSD in structured wellness events, we promote healing because restored self-efficacy and routine participation counteract trauma-related isolation and helplessness.
  • Meditation-Based Trauma Healing
    methodology: meditation-based wellness
    By integrating meditation and wellness programs with companion animals, we reduce psychological trauma and suicide risk among service members and veterans because mindfulness and emotional support jointly regulate stress responses and build resilience.