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PATRIOT HILLS OF NEW YORK INC
Schenectady, NY · EIN 263979199 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE F60 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · patriothills.org
revenue
$20K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$100K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Our Mission is to take care of our Veterans, Military and their families. By providing assistance with transition, reintegration and therapeutic resources for our Hometown Heroes. Johnstown Generals - With Common values of honor courage and commitment; the Johnstown Generals provide an outlet to active duty and military veterans through hockey and fellowship for mental and physical health while being committed to community outreach and awareness of military and veteran issues.

profile · synthesized from sources

Patriot Hills of New York Inc. supports veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families by providing transition assistance, reintegration resources, and mental health support. The organization focuses on therapeutic programming and community-based services, with an emphasis on fellowship and morale-building activities. It operates primarily in New York and is associated with the Johnstown Generals hockey team, which promotes physical and mental wellness among veterans.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Johnstown Generals
Hockey team and fellowship program for active-duty service members and veterans that promotes mental and physical health through sports and community engagement
Mental Health Counseling and Referral
Provides access to mental health professionals and referrals for veterans and military personnel dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and related conditions
Transition and Reintegration Support
Grassroots initiative providing resources and assistance to National Guard, Reserve, and active-duty members transitioning to civilian life
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 3 activities
    • Delivering direct material and practical support to veterans
      Provides tangible aid such as distributing beanie hats for warmth and performing vehicle repairs to restore functionality, ensuring veterans can meet basic needs and maintain independence.
    • Facilitating access to mental health care and educational resources
      Connects veterans and their families with mental health services and distributes educational materials on conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Also facilitates enrollment in a 14-week no-cost talking therapy program for PTSD at Columbia University/NYSPI.
    • Providing transition, reintegration, and therapeutic services for veterans and families
      Offers direct support including transition, reintegration, and therapeutic resources to veterans, military personnel, and their families through a range of programs focused on mental health, trauma recovery, and long-term wellness. Services are delivered via partnerships with institutions like Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute and include access to no-cost talking therapy for PTSD.
  • Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
    • Capacity building through student internships and training partnerships
      Partners with academic institutions such as Russell Sage College to host student interns in nursing and psychology, providing them with training and hosting mental health awareness workshops to build professional capacity in veteran care.
  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Developing specialized therapeutic and wellness programs
      In development of a pilot equestrian therapy program tailored for women veterans experiencing trauma or stress, and planning a state-of-the-art recreational and wellness center designed as a replicable model for regional expansion to support veteran well-being.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting community engagement and awareness events
      Organizes Community Days featuring military participation, including National Guard units and aviation demonstrations, to promote public awareness, veteran visibility, and community integration. These events have been held since 2008 and included high-profile activities such as Blackhawk helicopter landings.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Operating a service request and resource portal for veterans
      Maintains a website-based service request system that connects veterans and their families with available resources, support services, and recreational opportunities. Functions as a central access point for morale, welfare, and reintegration assistance.
  • Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
    • Providing safe spaces for veteran reconnection and support
      Operates as a safe haven where veterans and their families can reconnect with one another and access needed services, fostering community and emotional stability during reintegration.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Commemorating veteran suicide awareness
      Dedicated a seating section and jersey to honor the statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day, serving as a public memorial and awareness initiative.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$40K198%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$100
Grants paid out$200
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$100K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jeannine Mannarino CEO of Patriot Hills of NY/.org 40 $100
board members · 1
  • Don Leinfelder — Executive director
relationships · 37

Who they work with

  • 4imprint.com One by One Funder — Awarded a grant to support volunteer uniform standardization for outreach and events.
  • 518 EXPOS Partner — Invited Patriot Hills of New York to be the charity of choice at their Bridal Expo on January 8, 2023.
  • ADG Communications Partner — Assisted with the development of Patriot Hills of New York's previous website.
  • All Veteran's Hockey Team Partner — Partner organization that dedicated a seating section and jersey to honor veteran suicides.
  • Billy Hahner Partner — Master Mechanic and Executive Assistant to the President for PHFL who performed vehicle repairs for veterans.
  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Partner — Collaborates to connect veterans with a no-cost PTSD treatment research program.
  • Department of New York, American Military Retirees Association Partner — Listed as a special supporter and advocate for Patriot Hills of New York.
  • Division of Veteran Services Partner — Collaborated with Patriot Hills to host "Wrap Yourself in Wellness" event.
  • Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Network — Nationally endorsed the mission of Patriot Hills of New York on August 12, 2009, with participation from 245 members.
  • Enlisted Association of the New York National Guard Partner — Collaborated with civilians and members of this organization to incubate and develop the grassroots effort that became Patriot Hills of New York.
  • Gettysburg Flag Partner — Partnered with Patriot Hills of New York to dedicate a flagpole to the organization's mission.
  • Home Depot Partner — Supported Patriot Hills' community event and received acknowledgment for collaboration.
  • Home Depot Foundation Partner — Provided resources to support Patriot Hills of New York's special events and work.
  • Johnstown Generals Partner — Provides an outlet for active-duty and military veterans through hockey and fellowship to support mental and physical health.
  • Kairos Center Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Rachel Magnall from Kairos Center to co-host wellness event for veterans.
  • Kathy Trode Partner — Assisting in the provision of beanie hats for distribution to veterans and their families.
  • Long Shadow Farm Partner — Partnered with Patriot Hills and Division of Veteran Services to host wellness event for veterans.
  • Military Association of the New York Partner — Collaborated with civilians and members of this organization to incubate and develop the grassroots effort that became Patriot Hills of New York.
  • Military Child Education Coalition Partner — Partner organization focused on ensuring educational opportunities for military children affected by mobility and family separation.
  • National Institute of Mental Health Government — Funds the PTSD treatment research program that Patriot Hills helps connect veterans to.
  • National Veteran Business Development Council Network — Member of the National Veteran Business Development Council Task Force.
  • National Veteran Business Development Council Partner — Recognized as a special supporter and advocate for Patriot Hills of New York.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Partner — Collaborates to produce materials for children and families coping with mental health challenges.
  • New York State Psychiatric Institute Partner — Partners with Patriot Hills to offer a no-cost PTSD treatment program for veterans.
  • Rotterdam Elks Partner — Co-hosted a community event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Russell Sage College Partner — Collaborated with student registered nurses from Russell Sage College in the 2023 internship program.
  • Russell Sage College Partner — Collaborates on research internship programs and hosted nursing student interns for mental health training.
  • Russell Sage College Partner — Partner institution providing graduate student interns in psychology.
  • Schwarz and Fang, PC Government — Assisted Patriot Hills of New York in establishing its 501(c)(3) status in 2008.
  • Sesame Workshop Partner — Partners with the New York State Office of Mental Health to produce children's materials for coping with emotional and psychological challenges.
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strategies · 4

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.

  • Early Intervention and Wellness Promotion
    methodology: early_intervention_and_wellness
    By empowering veterans with early access to wellness resources and preventive support, the organization improves long-term health outcomes and reduces healthcare costs because timely intervention mitigates the escalation of mental and physical health challenges.
  • Holistic Reintegration Model
    methodology: holistic_reintegration
    By delivering integrated services across transition, reintegration, and therapeutic resources in a customized facility and community-based retreat setting, the organization supports sustained veteran well-being because addressing multiple dimensions of reintegration simultaneously increases effectiveness and reduces systemic gaps.
  • Therapeutic Fellowship Through Sports
    methodology: therapeutic-fellowship-through-sports
    By engaging veterans and active-duty personnel in team-based sports grounded in shared military values, the organization fosters mental and physical health because structured, camaraderie-driven activities reduce isolation and promote wellness.
  • Veteran-Family Reconnection Through Recreation
    methodology: veteran-family-reconnection-through-recreation
    By using controlled recreational environments to bring veterans and their families together, the organization strengthens familial bonds during reintegration because shared, low-pressure experiences rebuild trust and emotional connection disrupted by service-related trauma.