named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Guardian Program
Trains and deploys guardians who accompany veterans during flights and ground activities to ensure safety and support, funded by guardian participation fees
Honor Flight Trip
Organizes and executes all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. for veterans to visit war memorials, with priority given to World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era veterans, especially those who are elderly or terminally ill
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Honor Flight Missions for Veterans 2 activities
- Organizing and operating Honor Flight missions for veteransOrganizes and operates free flights to Washington, D.C. for American veterans, primarily from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War era, to visit their memorials. The organization has completed multiple missions since its first trip in August 2014, serving over 800 veterans.
- Providing guardian and physical support during Honor Flight missionsAssigns guardians to accompany veterans on all trips to ensure safety and provides physical assistance during airport transit, flights, bus transportation, and memorial visits. This support is integral to the day-of-travel operations for veterans participating in Honor Flight missions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total assets$116K
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Net assets$116K
4 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- CHRISTOPHER SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY HOLLISTER — VETERAN ADVISORY BOARD MEM
- GREGORY LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
- LEO SPEEDY GONZALEZ — VETERAN ADVISORY BOARD MEM
- LUIGI RESCINITI — VETERAN ADVISORY BOARD MEM
- NORMAN STITZEL — BOARD MEMBER
- PATTI JO CATERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL BATTISTI — BOARD MEMBER
- RALPH TRENCHARD — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACI TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- American Legion Post 1645 Partner — Collaborates with Twin Tiers Honor Flight in supporting missions and events.
- Honor Flight Network Network — Member organization of the national Honor Flight Network, operating under its umbrella to transport veterans to Washington, D.C. memorials.
- Honor Flight Network Network — Member organization of the national Honor Flight Network.
- Honor Flight Network Network — Member organization within the national Honor Flight Network.
- RFX Technologies Partner — Digital marketing and IT support company that designed and developed the organization's website.
strategies · 4
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.
- End-to-End Volunteer and Guardian Supportmethodology: end-to-end_volunteer_supportBy providing volunteer guardians who offer one-on-one physical and logistical support during the flight, the organization ensures a safe, dignified, and emotionally supported experience, because personal accompaniment enhances both safety and the sense of honor.
- Honor Through Memorial Visitsmethodology: honoring-through-memorial-visitsBy organizing free flights to Washington, D.C., the organization honors veterans' service and sacrifices, because visiting memorials provides meaningful recognition and emotional closure.
- Inclusive Eligibility for All Veteransmethodology: inclusive_eligibilityBy welcoming all veterans regardless of combat service, the organization affirms that all military service is equally worthy of honor, because inclusion reinforces dignity and recognition across the full spectrum of service roles.
- Prioritization of Senior and Terminally Ill Veteransmethodology: prioritization-of-senior-and-terminally-ill-veteransBy prioritizing senior and terminally ill veterans for honor flights, the organization ensures those with limited time are honored first, because timely recognition is most impactful for veterans nearing the end of life.