named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Adam and Bruno Memorial Statue
A bronze statue honoring Sergeant Adam Cann and his military working dog Bruno, located at the Guardians of Freedom Memorial near New York State Thruway Exit 30 in Herkimer, NY.
Herkimer and Oneida Counties Wall of Honor
A permanent memorial wall recognizing deceased veterans, first responders, and K-9 heroes from Herkimer and Oneida Counties, with space for public nominations.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Create and preserve permanent memorials for veterans, first responders, and service animalsDesigns, constructs, and maintains permanent memorial installations, including statues and a Wall of Honor, to honor deceased veterans, first responders, and service animals. The organization has completed a monument park in Herkimer, New York, and is developing a Wall of Honor for Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
- Ensure memorial park accessibility for persons with disabilitiesMaintains an outdoor memorial park with accessible parking, paved pathways, seating, and accommodations for mobility needs during public events, ensuring inclusive access for all visitors.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide benefits advocacy and entitlement assistance to veterans and military familiesOffers direct support to military personnel, veterans, and their dependents by providing information and advocacy services related to claims for compensation, pensions, education benefits, health care, and other veteran-specific services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$99K
Cash—
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Net assets$99K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Frank Moracco — Director
- Jim Kramas — Director
- Robert Drumm — Director
- Steve Lewoski — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Herkimer County Veterans Service Agency Partner — Partner agency providing veteran entitlement information and advocacy services.
- Herkimer NEXT Partner — Partner organization focused on the success and growth of Herkimer County.
- John Brezinski Partner — Chairman and Herkimer County Legislator who proposed using the image of Sgt. Adam Cann and Bruno for the monument.
- John Brezinski Partner — Legislator who sponsored and supported the creation of a memorial statue honoring Adam and his military working dog.
- NYE Automotive Group Partner — Local partner supporting community initiatives.
- Young Fine Art Studio Partner — Collaborates with Lena Toritch and Richard Young to create large-scale monuments.
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.
- Joint Human and K9 Memorializationmethodology: joint-human-k9-honorBy honoring both human service members and their K9 partners together, the organization recognizes the integrated nature of their service and sacrifice, reinforcing the bond that enhances mission effectiveness and deepens public understanding of shared duty.
- Permanent Memorialization as Legacy Preservationmethodology: memorializationBy creating permanent physical memorials and public ceremonies, the organization ensures lasting recognition of sacrifice, which sustains public memory and fosters national gratitude toward veterans, first responders, and service animals.