Children of Fallen Heroes 501(c)(3)
It’s so much more than a lesson — it’s an enriching retreat of fun and learning that they’ll remember the rest of their lives!
Mission
Mission Statement Children of Fallen Heroes provides retreats, education, and special programs to children and families of fallen military and first responders designed to create an escape from grief, helping them to survive and thrive in spite of their loss. Vision Statement Children of Fallen Heroes seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation of the sacrifice of fallen military and first responder heroes as well as the sacrifice and needs of their loved ones, through an increasing range of healing educational and recreational activities.
Notes from the nonprofit
We do our best to provide charitable acts of kindness with a spiritual mindset and purpose in life. For all the heroes that sacrifice for our families it is our duty to give back to them, because we believe the children our our future.
Ruling year
2016
President
Kenneth Wasley
Main address
598 Ocean Blvd West
Holden Beach, NC 28462 USA
EIN
81-0800340
NTEE code
Youth Development Programs (O50)
Human Service Organizations (P20)
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Equine Retreat for Heroes
Equestrian Retreat and Education Program
Horses are animals that have captured the hearts of children and adults for generations, and for anyone who loves horses, there is nothing more heavenly than spending it in the company of these mighty yet gentle animals. Even if you've never had any experience of horseback riding, a Children of Fallen Heroes Equine Retreat will be sure to make a rider out of you. They'll take you patiently through the very beginning steps all the way through advanced galloping rides. It's perfect for all ages.
NC Coastal Fishing for Heroes
We provide great NC Coastal Fishing Day Camps for surf, pier, and offshore fishing for mahi-mahi, triggerfish, bass, sharks, jacks, tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, grouper, flounder, trout, drum, sheepshead, spots, croaker, and whiting.
STEM Flight for Heroes Classes
Thank you for your interest in our organization and our incredibly important mission. In supporting the “Children of Fallen Heroes” we have found that our vision, purpose, and every minute detail is critical in the healing process for our children. Surviving and thriving the loss of their “Hero” mother or father is our “no-fail mission” and we walk with them and their families until that mission is complete.
All children get fired up about math and physics when they see it come to life in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel. STEM educators guide students through an immersive, hands-on experience that consists of:
• An interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications led by STEM Educator.
• Lab activity and immersive experiments (based on grade level).
• Physics demonstrations in the wind tunnel.
• One-on-one flying with a certified world-class iFLY flight instructor.
Animal & Wildlife Rescue Retreat Class
Animal & Wildlife
Rescue Retreat Class
Retreat classes teach animal rehabilitation is the treatment and care of injured, diseased, or orphaned indigenous wildlife, and the subsequent return of healthy viable animals to appropriate habitats in the wild. The animal program included animal rescue, adoption, foster, and training for invisible wounds for those in need.
The program is designed to take children of the fallen, and engage them in the Animal and Wildlife Rescue.
We support the educational programs that provide support for First Responders and Military and their families.
Photography Retreats
Photography Classes support programs for First Responders and Military Heroes including their families.
Here is a quick overview:
• A camera lens collects and focuses the light.
• The film is made up of light-sensitive materials.
• When the materials in the sensors are hit with light from the lens, it captures the shape and details based on how much light is coming off the objects.
• Lenses can help alter a photograph’s composition, and zoom lenses help with how close or far away the object of the photo appears.
There is so much that goes into photography and so much that goes into this popular art form.
Fun educational activities for all with a camera.
Golf Day Camp
We have partnered with the U.S. Kids Golf Academy in Pinehurst, NC. It is the benchmark for junior golf development worldwide and a leader in bringing new players into the game. Utilizing a holistic approach that provides properly fit equipment for every player to use, games-based learning that emphasizes fun and friendships, and a Player Pathway development program that provides clear goals while rewarding achievement, our Academy is the epicenter of training coaches, developing young players, and creating lifelong family experiences.
Where we work
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people accessing aids or adaptations as a percentage of the number of people receiving a service from the Occupational Therapy service
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Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of media partnerships developed
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Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
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We provide immediate needs and support for
surviving spouse(s) and the child(ren) of fallen heroes.
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About Us
Children of Fallen Heroes, a not for profit organization, was founded in 2015 to provide awareness, support and immediate needs for surviving spouses and child(ren) whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice while serving as a First Responder or Military service member in the United States.
Voted Top Rated Great Nonprofit of the Year 2017 and 2016
What We Do
Children of Fallen Heroes provides support through these 5 core programs:
• Sponsor programs that help discover wellness so they can find the most healthy version of
themselves.
• Veteran and Community programs to assist in the recovery by providing support, encouragement and mentorship.
• Scholarships for surviving spouses and child(ren) of fallen heroes.
• Events that create awareness and help raise funds to support our mission.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Through our nonprofit efforts, we are highlighting outstanding American citizens, communities, and businesses that are supporting the families of our nation's Fire, Police, First Responder and Military service men and women. We are asking Americans to get involved in any way they can.
• Fundraising Events
• Skydiving Angels Parachute Demonstrations
• Online community and corporation fundraising social media platforms
• Media, Print and Online Platforms
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are capable of achieving our goals and adapting to the changes that are needed to make this nonprofit a success.
Our team has worked with adaptive surfing and tandem skydiving programs for combat injured veterans and their families. This resulted in raising over 7.4 million dollars for other nonprofits in 2015 for military families.
Our advisors included:
• Doug Stanley
CEO/EP Ridgeline Entertainment LLC; Eight Time Primetime Emmy Nominee, Two-time Primetime Emmy Winner, "Deadliest Catch"
• Cheryl Stearns
She is an aviator and the most successful competitive skydiver in the world. Here accomplishments include:
United States Parachute Association Museum's Hall of Fame Inductee. (2010) A total of 30 world records in parachuting. At one time held four different world records simultaneously: a feat no other parachutist, man or woman, has matched. Retired from the US Army Reserves as Master Sergeant.
• Greg Windmiller
Since 1996, Windmiller has been teaching skydiving and coaching canopy control. He developed his unique teaching style and techniques and began coaching professionally in 2007 as a weekend side job. He has worked with numerous Special Operations Units while assigned to the Golden Knights as part of his duties to give back to the war fighters and increase operational success. Greg Windmiller retired in 2016 with 26 years of distinguished service to our country.
• Michael Elliot
Army Veteran has served his country 26 years. He enlisted into the Army in 1986 and has served in Germany; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Benning, GA; and Fort Bragg, NC. He has two Combat Tours in the Persian Gulf War, Desert Shield Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Mike has actually held the life of one of the most important men the United States in his hands on three occasions; Former president George H. W Bush has done three tandem parachute jumps with Mike one celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Presidential Library, second time celebrating his 85th Birthday and again on his 90th Birthday.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished developing great relationships with the Fire, Police, EMT and Military Departments. Including an outpouring of support for our cause.
In less than a year we have a robust website with information and a team of world class advisors. Building the foundation has been the key and our focus was on developing successful programs starting in 2017.
2017 our Skydiving Angels have performed for events that had an outreach over over 1 million views.
Tandem skydiving the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient & Korean War POW SSG(Ret.) Hiroshi Miyamura aka Hershey.
Hosted and event for the Festival D'Avion for the 100th Anniversary of Fort Bragg, NC presented by Pinehurst Resort and Golf Club, NC.
Our goal is to build a retreat in Moore County, NC. See our website for more information.
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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