named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Bunkers Buddies
Engages students from K-12 schools across the U.S. in hands-on projects including donation drives, fundraising, packing equipment, and creating letters and artwork for military personnel
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 2 activities
- Engages students in service projects supporting military personnelOrganizes student participation in fundraising, donation drives, packing golf equipment, and creating letters, drawings, and cards for military shipments. Partners with schools across all 50 states to involve youth in meaningful service activities.
- Recognizes and supports student service participantsProvides college recommendations, supports service-hour completion for students, and awards the Dick Nelson Commitment to Service Award and Scholarship to outstanding youth participants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distributes golf equipment to military personnel and veteransCollects and ships new and used golf balls and golf clubs to active duty, reserve, and veteran military personnel overseas and within the United States. Shipped over 15.9 million golf balls and 1.6 million golf clubs to 99 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$120K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$186K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$42K
balance sheet
Total assets$275K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$275K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.4%
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Joe Hanna Government — President of Bunkers in Baghdad, point of contact for starting new chapters.
- Williamsville Central School District Partner — Partnered with Bunkers in Baghdad to coordinate and package the inaugural shipment of golf balls, including student-written holiday cards.
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.
- Community-Driven Donation Networkmethodology: community_driven_donation_networkBy sourcing donated golf balls and clubs from the public, the organization scales its impact through broad civic participation, operating on the belief that community ownership increases both supply and engagement with military support efforts.
- Recreation-Based Supportmethodology: recreation_based_supportBy distributing sporting goods and organizing recreational events, the organization improves well-being and morale among military members and veterans, based on the belief that recreation is a critical component of mental and emotional health.
- Youth-Engaged Service Learningmethodology: student_engaged_service_learningBy involving students in hands-on donation activities and letter writing, the organization fosters civic responsibility and emotional connection to service members, based on the belief that youth participation strengthens both community values and troop morale.