irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $182KEvents hosted by the Institute each year during the commemoration of D-Day are a core component of its mission. Celebrating the remaining veterans as part of the 80th D-Day Anniversary afforded the Institute the opportunity to stengthen bonds with key partners who are similarly aligned with our goals. These include multinational government representatives, distinguished universities, corporations, donors, senior U.S. military officers and military academies.
- #2 $46KThe Institute continues compiling and editing the Terrain Walk films, with episodes focused on individual battlefield walks conducted by retired Col. Keith Nightingale. The storytelling portrays each unique skirmish, battle objective or strategic circumstance as told to Col. Nightingale by the soldiers who experienced them first-hand.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
D-Day Commemoration Events
Annual events during D-Day anniversaries that honor veterans and engage international partners, military leaders, and academic institutions in historical reflection and educational programming.
Eighth Air Force Monument Project
Initiative to design a monument honoring the Eighth Air Force and its role in the Battle of Normandy and subsequent operations, supporting the Institute’s educational mission.
Terrain Walks Film Series
Documentary project featuring battlefield walks in Normandy led by retired Col. Keith Nightingale, combining first-hand veteran accounts with archival footage to create immersive historical storytelling for educational audiences.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Develop design concept for Eighth Air Force monumentSponsored the creation of a design concept for a monument recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of the Eighth Air Force during World War II.
- Host commemorative events for D-Day veteransOrganizes and hosts events during the 80th D-Day Anniversary to honor veterans and promote public understanding of World War II history.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce Terrain Walk educational filmsProduces and edits immersive educational films featuring battlefield walks led by retired Col. Keith Nightingale, incorporating first-hand soldier accounts and enhanced multimedia elements to advance historical understanding.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$770K
Contributions & grants$768K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$590K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$426K
Cash$424K
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$377K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +188.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DAVID CHAPMAN — Director
- DOROTHEA de La HOUSSAYE — President
- DWIGHT WASHABAUGH — Director
- PATRICK CAMPION — Treasurer
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Col. Keith Nightingale Partner — Collaborates on the Terrain Walk films by leading battlefield walks and sharing first-hand soldier accounts.
strategies · 2
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.
- Commemorative Education Engagement 50 orgsmethodology: commemorative-education-engagementBy hosting D-Day commemorative events, the organization honors veterans and strengthens partnerships with aligned institutions, which in turn amplifies public engagement with historical education. The ritual significance of the commemoration serves as a focal point for sustained educational programming and institutional collaboration.shared approach: Honor Through Commemoration →
- Oral History Immersive Educationmethodology: oral-history-immersive-educationThrough guided battlefield walks featuring first-hand veteran narratives, the organization creates immersive learning experiences that convey authentic historical understanding, leveraging personal testimony to deepen emotional and cognitive engagement with history.