named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
USA Warrior Stories Video Archive
Produces and maintains a collection of video interviews and documentaries featuring veterans from all branches and generations, shared online to educate the public and preserve military history.
Veterans Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walkathon
Annual event raising awareness about veteran mental health and suicide prevention, combining community engagement with storytelling.
WWII Veteran Commemoration Series
Monthly video features highlighting WWII veterans in honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 3 activities
- Conducts and promotes interviews with WWII and other veteransConducts interviews with veterans, including multiple generations such as Robert W. Jones and Lisha Jones, and highlights a WWII veteran each month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII through website features, newsletters, and social media.
- Hosts air shows and public tributes featuring military participantsOrganizes large-scale public events such as the Vero Beach Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to honor military service and engage the public in veteran recognition.
- Organizes public commemorative events for veteransHosts events such as Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Sag Harbor, NY, honors fallen local veterans by name, conducts Medal of Honor 5K Run/Walk and Tribute Dinner events, and organizes the Flight of Honor ceremony specifically for female veterans.
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Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 2 activities
- Produces and screens documentary films featuring veteransProduces and screens short documentary films highlighting the personal stories of veterans, including Angelique Williams, Ed German, and Martin Sylvester, to promote public awareness and connection.
- Records, archives, and shares veteran storiesRecords, archives, and shares video stories of veterans online to foster connections among veterans and increase public understanding of their sacrifices. Offers recording guidance, loans equipment, and provides editing support to produce polished mini-biographies with integrated photographs and cleaned audio.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$167K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$159K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +25.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hindra | Editor | 15 | $27K |
| Nick Krauss | Marketing | 15 | $24K |
board members · 4
- Arnold Yeschin — Board Member
- Greg Schmizzi — Board Member
- Peter Aranow — Board Member
- Peter Honorkamp — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Battle Monuments Commission Partner — Collaborates with the American Battle Monuments Commission through veteran storytelling.
- Apple Partner — Partnership through availability of the USA Warrior Stories app on Apple's App Store.
- Ed Sheeran Partner — Performed at an intimate show that partially benefited USA Warrior Stories.
- Google Partner — Partnership through availability of the USA Warrior Stories app on Google Play Store.
- Honor Flight Long Island Partner — Collaborated with Honor Flight Long Island, whose president delivered the keynote at a Memorial Day ceremony.
- Jennifer Witz Government — CEO of SiriusXM and supporter of USA Warrior Stories.
- National Navy UDT/SEAL Museum Partner — Collaborates with USA WARRIOR STORIES through shared veteran storytelling initiatives and leadership involvement.
- Scott Greenstein Government — President of SiriusXM and supporter of USA Warrior Stories.
- SiriusXM Partner — Supported USA Warrior Stories through an event featuring Ed Sheeran.
- Soldier Ride Partner — Collaborates on content related to the Soldier Ride experience, featured in shared video stories.
- Soldier Ride Partner — Collaborates with or references Soldier Ride in the context of veteran storytelling initiatives.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Co-hosted an event honoring three generations of local veterans by sharing their stories.
- Stephen Talkhouse Partner — Hosted an event featuring Ed Sheeran that partially benefited USA Warrior Stories.
- VFW Post 5350 Partner — Hosted an interview with veterans Robert W. Jones and Lisha Jones.
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.
- Experience-Based Categorization to Enhance Story Discovery and Resonancemethodology: experience-based-categorizationBy organizing veteran stories using metadata such as military branch, deployment history, and personal experience, we increase the relevance and emotional impact of storytelling, because shared lived experiences deepen connection and identification among viewers.
- Multi-Generational Military Narratives to Highlight Enduring Service Legaciesmethodology: multi-generational_storytellingBy documenting and sharing family histories of military service across generations, we reinforce cultural continuity and deepen public appreciation for service, because intergenerational stories illustrate sacrifice as a sustained commitment rather than isolated events.
- Professional Story Production to Amplify Emotional Impactmethodology: story-archiving-and-productionBy enhancing raw veteran narratives with professional editing, integrated media, and cleaned audio, we increase accessibility and emotional resonance, because high-quality production lowers barriers to engagement and strengthens narrative credibility.
- Thematic and Commemorative Storytelling for Public Awarenessmethodology: commemorative_storytellingBy aligning veteran story dissemination with commemorative themes and historical observances (e.g., Black History Month, WWII legacy features), we increase public engagement and remembrance, because temporal and cultural relevance amplifies the reach and impact of personal narratives.
- Veteran Storytelling for Connection and Legacy Preservationmethodology: veteran_storytellingBy recording and sharing veterans' personal stories through professionally produced video and audio formats, we foster peer connections among veterans and promote public understanding of military service, because narrative sharing strengthens community bonds and makes invisible sacrifices visible.