named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Direct Family Aid Program
Provides financial assistance ranging from $200 to tens of thousands of dollars for needs such as school supplies, medical equipment, home repairs, and mortgage payments for families of wounded or fallen service members.
Grassroots Partnership Network
Collaborates with aligned nonprofits to identify and support military families in crisis, extending aid through a coordinated network of veteran-serving organizations.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Distributing humanitarian supplies to children in conflict zonesShipped over $140,000 in school supplies, $50,000 in medical supplies, and $20,000 in vitamins to children in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2007 and 2012; also distributed backpacks, uniforms, balls, equipment, clothes, toys, and vitamins through targeted donation drives and partnerships, including student-led and community initiatives.
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Pediatric Surgical Interventions 1 activity
- Funding life-saving surgeries for childrenFinanced more than 50 life-saving surgeries for children, primarily in connection with humanitarian efforts in conflict-affected regions.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Partnering with organizations to identify and support children in needCollaborates with various nonprofits and community groups, such as Soccer Moms from Fair Haven, New Jersey, and Eagle Scout projects, to locate and assist children in need through material and logistical support.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing financial assistance to military and veteran families in crisisProvides direct financial aid to approximately 75 military and veteran families annually, averaging $2,000 per family, for urgent needs such as housing, utilities, car repairs, and uncovered medical expenses, often delivered within 24 hours.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$301K
Contributions & grants$255K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$259K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 19
- CHRIS HOGAN — DIRECTOR
- DOUG WEAVER — DIRECTOR
- EDDIE KOLLER III — DIRECTOR
- GARY STRAUSS — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI BROWNING PEARSON — DIRECTOR
- HUNTER FINNEGAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- KATE EVERETT-THORP — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN MCGURN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN WASSONG — DIRECTOR
- MARK NAPLES — DIRECTOR
- MATT WASSERLAUF — DIRECTOR
- MOLLY MCARDLE — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BREMER — DIRECTOR
- PETER NAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- RICHY GLASBERG — DIRECTOR
- ROB ELDER — DIRECTOR
- SARAH BAEHR — DIRECTOR
- TAMARA ALESI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 109
Who they work with
- 1st Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army Partner — Received thank you letter from the organization in March 2010
- 36th Special Troops Battalion Partner — Received thank you letter from the organization in November 2009
- 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, US Air Force Partner — Received thank you letter from the organization in July 2011
- ABC Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- AOL Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Accu Weather Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- AdMarketplace Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Adobe Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Afghan Orphan Project Partner — Non-profit partner added within the past year to support distribution efforts in Afghanistan.
- Alan Chapell and his band “Something Heavy” Partner — Performed benefit concerts in NYC to raise funds for the Tom Deierlein Foundation.
- Archer Advisers Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Ardsley Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual TDF Golf Outing.
- Believe Entertainment Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Boulder Crest Foundation Partner — Partner organization in efforts to locate children in need.
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Received thank you letter from the organization in June 2009
- Break Media Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Brightroll Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Burst Media Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- CBS Digital Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- CNET Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- CNN Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Carat Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Casale Media Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Centro Partner — Fundraising event host at Gold level
- Children in Need International Partner — Received thank you letter from the organization in January 2008
- Code of Support Partner — Partner organization in efforts to locate children in need.
- Code of Support Partner — Partner organization providing one-on-one assistance to service members, veterans, and their families with complex needs.
- Collective Partner — Fundraising event host at Platinum level
- DMG World Media Partner — Fundraising event host at Platinum level
- Department of the Army Government — Received thank you letter from the organization in March 2009
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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.
- Full-Cost Reimbursement for Donationsmethodology: full_cost_reimbursementBy covering all costs associated with donation drives—including materials and shipping—the foundation removes financial barriers for volunteers and partners, because eliminating out-of-pocket expenses increases participation and scalability of grassroots efforts.
- Gap-Filling Rapid Responsemethodology: rapid_response_gap_fillingBy providing rapid, low-bureaucracy financial assistance, the foundation addresses urgent needs unmet by government programs or other charities, because speed and flexibility allow it to intervene effectively in crises affecting military and veteran families.
- Network-Based Service Deliverymethodology: network_based_deliveryBy delivering aid through a network of partner nonprofits, the foundation leverages existing infrastructure and trusted relationships to identify and serve children of wounded warriors and fallen heroes, because shared mission alignment increases reach and reduces duplication of effort.
- No-Condition Donation Policymethodology: no_condition_donationBy accepting all donated goods regardless of condition, the foundation ensures accessibility for recipients who have limited resources and often live in institutional settings, because relaxing condition standards increases the volume and usability of aid for vulnerable populations.
- Volunteer-Operated Modelmethodology: volunteer_operatedBy operating as a 100% volunteer-run organization, the foundation minimizes administrative overhead and maximizes the proportion of resources directed to beneficiaries, because lower operational costs enable greater aid distribution efficiency.