named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Battle Within PTSD Monument
Permanent memorial located in the Monuments Garden at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, dedicated to veterans affected by PTSD
Battle Within PTSD Research Initiative
Partnership with the Masonic Medical Research Institute to fund neurocognitive research into PTSD at the molecular and genetic level, aiming to raise $250,000 to launch a new research program
Memorial Day Service and Remembrance
Annual non-denominational memorial service at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park to honor veterans lost to PTSD, featuring wreath layings and a field of 7,300 flags representing lives lost in the past year
Veteran Campout for PTSD Awareness
Annual 44-hour camping marathon hosted by a disabled Navy veteran to raise awareness and funds for homeless and PTSD-affected veterans
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Addresses veteran suicide through awareness and advocacyRecognizes and raises awareness about veteran suicide, highlighting that approximately 20 veterans die by suicide each day, as part of its mission-focused programming and public outreach.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Establishes and maintains memorials honoring veterans lost to PTSDEstablished the Battle Within Memorial at Naval Park’s Heroes Walk, including a formal cornerstone laying on May 27, 2019. Annually installs 7,300 small American flags along Heroes’ Walk to honor individuals lost to PTSD since the prior Memorial Day, and conducts a formal memorial service and wreath-laying at multiple veteran memorials including the PTSD, Vietnam, Iraq-Afghanistan, Korean, African American Veterans, and other designated memorials.
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Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds neurocognitive disorder research through grantsProvides financial support to research institutions, including a $25,000 grant to the Masonic Medical Research Institute to support the expansion of neurocognitive disorder research.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts a 44-hour outdoor camping marathon for veteransHosts a 44-hour outdoor camping event annually to raise awareness and funds for veterans experiencing PTSD and homelessness. The event includes educational components and community engagement activities centered on veteran support.
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Produces educational materials on resilience for veteransAuthored and published the book "Rerouting: Resilience Tools and Tactics," which provides practical strategies and tools for building personal resilience and navigating adversity, particularly tailored for veterans and those affected by trauma.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$23K
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Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
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Net assets$51K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -56.5%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Partner — Co-hosts a Memorial Day service honoring military veterans and those lost to PTSD.
- Harmonie Lodge No. 699 O.M. Partner — Founding Masonic lodge that inspired the creation of The Battle Within Foundation following the loss of Brother Peter Schank.
- Harmonie Lodge No. 699 O.M. Partner — Masonic lodge whose members formed the core response to veteran suicide following the death of Brother Captain Peter Schank.
- Living Stone Masonic Lodge No. 255 Partner — Sponsor of the 11th Annual Campout for Veterans.
- Masonic Medical Research Institute Partner — Collaborating with The Battle Within Foundation to advance PTSD research at the molecular and genetic level.
- Villa Maria College Partner — Duncan Kirkwood serves as Director of the Center for Resiliency at Villa Maria College.
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.
- Network-Based Resource Mobilization 30 orgsmethodology: network-based_fundraising_for_researchBy leveraging established networks in the veteran services community and partner fundraising expertise, we accelerate funding for PTSD research, because trusted relationships increase donor engagement and resource flow.shared approach: Collaborative Network Model →
- Symptom Mitigation through Resilience Training 11 orgsmethodology: resilience_trainingBy providing resilience training and personal development education, we help individuals build psychological and emotional skills to manage trauma and adversity, because skill-building enhances coping mechanisms and long-term recovery.shared approach: Neurobiologically-Informed Resilience Building →
- De-stigmatization through Public Awarenessmethodology: de-stigmatization_through_awarenessBy raising public awareness about psychological trauma and invisible wounds, we reduce stigma and shift societal perceptions, because collective understanding fosters acceptance and encourages veterans to seek support.