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THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 200366717 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · fallenheroesfund.org
revenue
$6.9M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$17.8M
employees
6
volunteers
10
program ratio
29%
mission · from form 990

THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND SUPPORTS THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund supports U.S. military personnel injured in service, with a focus on those suffering traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and other severe injuries. The organization has built and supports 12 advanced treatment centers at military bases nationwide, including the National Intrepid Center of Excellence and ten Intrepid Spirit Centers. It provides ongoing funding for patient care, research, equipment upgrades, and clinical staff development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10K
    OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:IN NOVEMBER 2023, A $10,000 SUPPORT GRANT WAS GIVEN TO A BRITISH NON-PROFIT, WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED, WHICH TREATS AND ASSISTS BRITISH MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES IN THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUPPORTING BRITISH SERVICE MEMBERS, WHO WERE INCLUDED IN THE FUND'S ORIGINAL PROGRAM OF PROVIDING GRANTS TO FAMILIES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAD BEEN KILLED WHILE SERVING IN UNIFORM.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Center for the Intrepid (CFI)
$55 million rehabilitation center for service members with amputations, limb trauma, and severe burns, located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio
Intrepid Spirit Centers
Network of ten outpatient clinics at military bases providing comprehensive care for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress, enabling over 90% of patients to remain on active duty
National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)
$60 million flagship center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center providing advanced diagnosis and treatment for TBI and PTS
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 4 activities
    • Constructing and operating Intrepid Spirit Centers
      Constructs and operates specialized treatment centers at military bases nationwide to provide advanced care for service members with traumatic brain injury, psychological health conditions, and co-occurring diagnoses. As of the latest evidence, 12 centers have been built, including locations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Liberty, Fort Bliss, and Fort Carson.
    • Operating the National Intrepid Center of Excellence and Center for the Intrepid
      Operates major rehabilitation facilities including the $60 million National Intrepid Center of Excellence, opened in 2010, and the $55 million Center for the Intrepid, completed in 2007, which provide specialized treatment for traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, amputations, limb trauma, and severe burns.
    • Producing educational materials on traumatic brain injury and psychological health
      Creates and distributes educational resources focused on traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress to support awareness and patient care.
    • Providing specialized clinical treatments and therapies
      Delivers advanced treatment services at its care centers, including neurofeedback, physical therapy, art therapy (including mask making), and ZeroG 3D technology to support recovery from traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding support programs for injured British military personnel
      Funds a British nonprofit through grants (e.g., $10,000) to support rehabilitation and care for injured British military personnel.
    • Providing financial support to families of fallen service members
      Has provided nearly $20 million in financial assistance to families of U.S. and British military personnel who died in service, primarily during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2000 and 2005.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Operating nature-based therapy programs
      Runs the Intrepid Warrior Garden as a nature therapy program to support the rehabilitation and mental well-being of service members.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.95M
Contributions & grants$6.75M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$193K3%
Other revenue$74
expenses
Total expenses$1.13M
Program expenses29%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$762K
Grants paid out$118K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.79M
Cash$6.70M
Investments$0
Liabilities$948K
Net assets$17.84M
Liquid reserves71.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID A WINTERS-SEE SCHEDULE O PRESIDENT 20 $147K
EDYTA PIATEK FINANCE OFFICER 40 $132K
LISA YACONIELLO-SEE SCHEDULE O VP/SECRETARY 10 $40K
board members · 10
  • ANTHONY SICHENZIO — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN D FINN — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL ASKEY — DIRECTOR
  • GENERAL RICHARD A CODY — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES W CARRIER — DIRECTOR
  • JASON RAINEY — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH PERELLA — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN L EDELMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD T SANTULLI — CHAIRMAN
  • WINSTON FISHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Blue Compass RV Partner — Corporate partner that raises funds for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund through sales campaigns.
  • Blue Compass RV Partner — Partner organization that donated $100,000 in support of IFHF’s programs.
  • Blue Compass RV Partner — Provided a $100,000 donation in support of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
  • Blue Compass RV Partner — Provided a $100,000 donation to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
  • CK Mondavi and Family Partner — Partner organization that recognized Marc Mondavi’s 45th harvest by giving back to veterans organizations including IFHF.
  • Cusson Automotive Partner — Long-term supporter of IFHF through the NAPA Auto Parts “Get Back and Give Back” program, contributing close to $45,000 over 14 years.
  • Cusson Automotive Partner — Supports the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund through fundraising and donations in South Windsor, CT.
  • Department of Defense Government — Source of TBI diagnosis data and context for military health initiatives
  • Evans Army Community Hospital Government — Collaborates with IFHF on the construction of a new Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Carson.
  • Fort Cavazos Government — Hosts an Intrepid Spirit Center and conducts annual open house events in partnership with IFHF.
  • Fort Liberty Partner — Hosts the Intrepid Spirit Center providing treatment for service members with traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions.
  • Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Government — Organization operates with a small staff and coordinates external fundraising efforts.
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord Partner — Hosts the Intrepid Spirit Center providing care for service members with TBI and psychological health conditions.
  • Motor Home Specialist Partner — Flagship dealer of Blue Compass RV and participant in fundraising campaigns supporting the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
  • Motor Home Specialist Partner — Partner organization that raised $100,000 to support IFHF.
  • National Intrepid Center of Excellence Network — Satellite Intrepid Spirit Centers serve as extensions of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE).
  • RV Retailer, LLC Partner — Partner organization that launched a campaign to support IFHF.
  • WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED Partner — Receives support grants from The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund to assist injured British military personnel.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Grantmaking to Strengthen Military and Veteran Support Ecosystem
    methodology: grantmaking_to_support_military_families_and_wounded_service_members
    By providing grants to organizations that serve wounded service members and military families, the organization amplifies impact beyond direct care because strategic funding strengthens the broader ecosystem of support, particularly for families of fallen heroes.
  • Integrated TBI and PTSD Care
    methodology: integrated_tbi_ptsd_care
    By providing comprehensive, integrated clinical care for traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, including PTSD, through dedicated Intrepid Spirit Centers, the organization improves recovery outcomes for military personnel because coordinated, multidisciplinary treatment addresses both physical and mental health needs simultaneously.
  • Specialized Rehabilitation with Multimodal Therapies
    methodology: multimodal_rehabilitation
    By combining advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, art-based therapy, and nutritional interventions within specialized centers, the organization enhances functional and psychological recovery in service members because multimodal, holistic rehabilitation supports both physical reintegration and mental health resilience.