named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Therapeutic Dive Experience
Seven-day fully funded program including roundtrip airfare, lodging, meals, medical supervision, and unlimited scuba dives designed to reduce PTSD symptoms and prevent suicide among wounded veterans
Warfighter Scuba Certification
Custom ISO-regulated scuba certification program tailored for combat-wounded veterans, providing worldwide-recognized recreational scuba credentials adapted to individual physical needs and injuries
activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Comprehensive Veteran Travel and Lodging Support Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsProvides roundtrip airfare, hotel lodging for 5–7 nights, and three meals plus snacks daily for seven days to participating veterans, ensuring full logistical and nutritional support during the scuba certification program.
- Comprehensive veteran dive program logistics and support Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsOrganizes and covers roundtrip airfare, 5–7 nights of hotel lodging, and three meals plus snacks daily for seven days for participating veterans. Includes unlimited dives and full scuba certification as part of the program.
- Custom scuba certification for wounded veterans Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsProvides ISO-regulated scuba certification tailored for veterans with combat-related injuries such as PTSD, amputations, or paralysis, including those from NATO countries who have received a Purple Heart or equivalent. Certification is globally recognized for recreational scuba diving.
- On-Site Medical Safety Support Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsMaintains medical staff on site throughout all training sessions and dives to ensure a safe and responsive environment for wounded veterans participating in the scuba program.
- On-site medical safety during scuba training Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsMaintains medical staff on site throughout all scuba training sessions and dives to ensure a safe environment for wounded veterans participating in the program.
- Wounded Veteran Scuba Certification Program Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification & RetreatsProvides custom ISO-regulated scuba certification for wounded veterans from NATO countries who have received a Purple Heart or foreign equivalent and live with combat-related injuries such as PTSD, amputations, or paralysis. The program includes full scuba training, unlimited dives, and certification recognized globally for recreational scuba use.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Financial Stewardship and Fraud Prevention unique to this orgThe organization employs strict vetting processes to prevent fraudulent applications, ensuring that mission funds are used appropriately and effectively to support veterans and Gold Star families.
- Fraud prevention in mission fund allocation unique to this orgImplements rigorous application vetting processes to ensure that organizational funds are directed appropriately and protected from misuse, maintaining integrity in service delivery.
- Individualized scuba certification for wounded veterans unique to this orgTailors the scuba certification process to the specific physical and emotional needs of wounded veterans, enhancing morale and fostering a sense of accomplishment through skill development.
- Prevention of veteran suicide and family breakdown unique to this orgTargets the reduction of suicide and divorce among veterans and Gold Star families by addressing the psychological impacts of war trauma through structured, supportive interventions.
- Therapeutic Scuba Diving for Veterans therapeutic_recreation unique to this orgWARFIGHTER SCUBA uses scuba diving as a therapeutic environment to help veterans cope with combat wounds, depression, and suicidal thoughts by immersing them in unfamiliar and engaging environments. This approach is tailored to individual needs to boost morale and impart new skills.
- Therapeutic recreation through scuba diving therapeutic recreation unique to this orgUses scuba diving as a therapeutic intervention to help veterans process combat-related trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation by immersing them in an engaging, novel environment that promotes mental health and emotional regulation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$196K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$191K
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Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
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Net assets$11K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +292.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- NICHOLAS POWERS — DIRECTOR