named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
ROGER New York
Free online resource hub connecting veterans and families to verified programs and services in New York, modeled after ROGER.vet in New Jersey
Squad 21
Hosts active-duty service members, veterans, and their families at hockey games and postgame events; launched in 2016 and has served over 2,300 individuals
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 2 activities
- Funding nonprofit organizations that serve veterans and their familiesProvides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver services to veterans and their families, including employment programs and community support initiatives. The foundation has awarded over $330,000 in grants to veteran-focused charities.
- Launching ROGER New York, an online resource hub for veteransLaunched ROGER New York, a free digital platform that connects veterans and their families to verified local programs and services across New York State.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Delivering direct support services to veterans and their families on Long IslandProvides hands-on services and essential resources to veterans and their families on Long Island, including housing assistance, food support, mental health counseling, and community programs, in partnership with local organizations.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events to support veteran programsOrganizes community events such as Oktoberfest and brewery gatherings to raise funds for the foundation and partner programs, including veteran employment initiatives.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Operating Squad 21 program providing free New York Islanders game tickets to service members and veteransRuns the Squad 21 program, which offers free tickets to New York Islanders home games for active-duty service members and veterans to promote community and social connection. Since 2016, the program has hosted over 2,300 individuals through this initiative.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$28K
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Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +23.4%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Backpacks for Life Partner — Collaborating with Backpacks for Life to expand ROGER New York, building on their existing model from New Jersey.
- Backpacks for Life Partner — Collaborating with Backpacks for Life, ROGER's founders, to replicate the ROGER platform for veterans in New York.
- New York Islanders Network — Kyle Palmieri is a player for the New York Islanders, and the Foundation is associated with his role in the NHL team.
- New York Islanders Network — Kyle Palmieri is an Alternate Captain for the New York Islanders, and the team supports his foundation through participation in events and naming him as their King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee.
- New York Islanders Partner — Collaborates to provide free tickets to games for veterans and service members through the Squad 21 program.
- New York Islanders Partner — Collaborates with the New York Islanders to provide free access to home games for active and veteran service members.
- Professional Athletes Partner — Collaborates with professional athletes to support fundraising efforts for veteran-focused charities.
- ROGER (roger.vet) Partner — Collaborating to bring the ROGER online resource hub to veterans in New York to improve access to benefits and services.
- Viscardi Center Partner — Collaborated with the Viscardi Center Veteran’s Employment Program through the Kyle Palmieri Foundation’s Oktoberfest event, directing proceeds to support their work.
- ashlee@kylepalmierifoundation.com Partner — Contact point for sponsorship inquiries and engagement with the foundation.
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.
- Action-Based Support Over Symbolic Gratitudemethodology: action-over-wordsBy prioritizing tangible resources, tools, and opportunities over symbolic gestures, we deliver more meaningful impact to military service members and their families, because material and practical support addresses real needs more effectively than recognition alone.
- Celebrity-Partnered Fundraising for Veteran Causesmethodology: celebrity-partnership-fundraisingBy leveraging the visibility and influence of professional athletes, we generate greater public awareness and donations for veteran-focused charitable causes, because celebrity association amplifies reach and donor engagement.
- Centralized Access to Veteran Servicesmethodology: centralized-accessBy consolidating fragmented government and nonprofit services into a single, verified digital platform (e.g., ROGER.vet), we improve access to essential resources, because usability and real-time information reduce barriers to care and support.
- Comprehensive Veteran and Family Supportmethodology: comprehensive_supportBy providing integrated support across basic needs, mental health, and community engagement, we improve overall well-being and restore dignity for veterans and their families, because holistic services address the interconnected challenges of post-military life.
- Veteran Social Connection Through Shared Experiencemethodology: veteran_social_connectionBy fostering social connection among veterans through shared cultural experiences—particularly hockey—we improve mental health and reintegration outcomes, because meaningful peer relationships reduce isolation and build trust in support systems.