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WARFIGHTER SCUBA
Prescott Valley, AZ · EIN 815098164 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · warfighterscuba.org
revenue
$196K
expenses
$191K
net assets
$11K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO TEACH SCUBA TO DISABLED VETERANS

profile · synthesized from sources

Warfighter Scuba provides therapeutic scuba diving programs for combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families from NATO countries, focusing on those with PTSD, amputations, or paralysis. The organization offers fully funded dive certification, lodging, meals, and airfare to help participants manage trauma and reduce suicide risk. Programs are conducted primarily in Central and Southeastern Florida, including the Florida Keys.

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 · 1 group

what they do

  • Veteran Adaptive Scuba Certification 7 activities
    • Comprehensive Veteran Travel and Lodging Support
      Provides 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
      Organizes 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
      Provides 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
      Maintains 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
      Maintains medical staff on site throughout all scuba training sessions and dives to ensure a safe environment for wounded veterans participating in the program.
    • Scuba Certification and Therapy for Wounded Veterans
      Provides custom ISO regulated scuba certification and unlimited dives for veterans from NATO countries who have received a Purple Heart or foreign equivalent and suffer from combat wounds such as PTSD, amputations, or paralysis. This includes roundtrip airfare, hotel lodging, and meals, with medical staff on site for safety.
    • Wounded Veteran Scuba Certification Program
      Provides 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.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$196K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
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