SOF MISSIONS
Empowering Warriors to Find Purpose and be Resilient
SOF MISSIONS
EIN: 45-3565213
Mission
Empower warriors to find purpose and be resilient.
Ruling year
2012
President
Dr. F. Damon Friedman
Vice President
Mrs. Dayna Friedman
Main address
11928 Sheldon Rd.
Tampa, FL 33626 USA
EIN
45-3565213
Mental health care
Public health
Christianity
Human services
Population served
Adults
Military personnel
Veterans
NTEE code
Public Health Program (E70)
Mental Health Treatment (F30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We believe our very freedom exists thanks to the efforts and sacrifice of each man and woman who has served, or are currently serving our country through the military. No matter the branch- each play a significant role in the important task of protecting the United States of America. We have these brave heroes and their families to thank. More than 2.1 million U.S. troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since combat began in October of 2001, and the Department of Defense reports that an average of 22 veterans take their own life each day.
These servicemen often suffer silently; men and women have been trained to withstand the most difficult mental and physical circumstances of war. Yet what happens when they return home and no longer know how to survive as a civilian? How do they manage the terrors of the nightmare of war that they will inevitably face? SOF Missions exists to answer these questions.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Resiliency Program
SOF Missions develops and provides whole health care plans, addressing the areas of psychological, physical, spiritual, and social wellbeing towards resiliency.
Where we work
Awards
Lightning Community Hero Award 2021
Lightning Community Foundation
Affiliations & memberships
Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability 2022
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of list subscribers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of email subscribers that have opted in through our website and live events.
Total revenue earned to support advocacy efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Related Program
Resiliency Program
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Revenue to support SOF Missions programs. Does not include overhead expenses.
Number of customers reporting satisfaction with program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Facebook Reviews of SOF Missions- 4 or 5 star rating.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of program graduates
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Related Program
Resiliency Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of service dogs provided to veterans
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Related Program
Resiliency Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This particular aspect of our program started in 2022.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
SOF Missions offers a unique approach to combat veteran suicide and provide care through a whole health interdisciplinary method - the Resiliency Project is a four-pillar program that addresses the areas of psychological, physical, spiritual, and social wellness. Care plans are provided through four main delivery methods: Clinics, Retreats, Coordinated Care, and Connect Care. Veterans who apply and are accepted receive up to 365 days of care. Whole health care plans are customized to meet the individual needs of each veteran. The Resiliency Project services are funded 100% through our generous donor base and all contributions to SOF Missions go directly to support veteran programs.
We believe that the Resiliency Project will continue to serve a population that is in dire need. As a result of our efforts to improve our veterans’ overall quality of life through strategic partnerships, we know there can be an ever-decreasing number of veteran suicides. We will continue to build a stronger and more efficient network of non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies, all with the common goal of ending veteran suicide.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
SOF Missions offers a unique approach to veteran care through a whole health interdisciplinary method—The Resiliency Project. The Resiliency Project is a four-pillar whole health care program that addresses the areas of psychological, physical, spiritual, and social wellness. Care plans are provided through 3 main delivery methods: Clinics, Coordinated Care, and Connect Care. Veterans who apply and are accepted to the Resiliency Project receive up to 365 days of care. Whole health care plans are customized to meet the individual needs of each veteran.
The Resiliency Project Selection Committee is a volunteer committee of subject matter experts who assess, select, and approve veterans who apply to the program. The committee is made up of retired military senior leaders and government employees, prominent physicians and therapists, qualified psychologists, and other experienced health care professionals; all experts in their field who can evaluate and provide treatment recommendations. Based on the needs of the veteran, the committee develops whole health care plans and recommends the best delivery method for that plan. Depending on the care plan, SOF Missions partners with other non-profit organizations, health care organizations, and companies across the country to provide treatments and services.
Resiliency Clinics
A 90-day whole health approach that combines multiple components (above) to assist veterans as they journey toward resiliency. Applicants participate in a 1-week intensive event and move forward with three months of follow-up, goal-setting, and positive progress within their local community. Clinics are cost-effective and efficient ways in which to deliver care and are available for female and male veterans, hosted mainly in Florida.
The 1-week intensive combines physical strength/rehabilitation, psychological health, spiritual renewal, and social re-integration. All services are provided by licensed professionals who are experts in their field. The program does not end with the clinic; it is only the beginning, as Coordinated Care is facilitated through local resources.
Coordinated Care
For Veterans who are not local to Florida or who are unable to attend a clinic, SOF Missions is able to execute whole health care plans through the use of Coordinated Care. The SOF Missions Veteran Services Coordinator manages care plans in the local area of each veteran by accessing our national network of partnering non-profit organizations, health care providers, and companies to provide treatments and services. Coordinated Care is available for 365 days or less, based on individual need.
Connect Care
SOF Missions reaches veterans at VA hospitals across the country, through partnering non-profit organizations, and within veteran service organizations such as the American Legion. Connect Care is the bridge that closes the gap for veterans to become a productive member of society.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
SOF Missions is a veteran run organization with first hand experience and knowledge of the unique challenges that military families face. Our team members are dedicated individuals who have a vetted interest in our mission and pour their hearts into the work they do each and every day. We know that the best way to accomplish a mission is through teamwork, which is why we partner with various other non-profits in everything we do. SOF Missions also has a group of committed donors who support us with unwavering faithfulness, to which we are truly blessed.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since its inception, SOF Missions has served 100+ Warriors in The Resiliency Project; 60 groups have used our veteran resources; 2,500 veterans have received care, and 100,000 attendees were present at 80 speaking engagements across the country. In 2021, we aim to increase our impact five-fold, which will provide 60 Warriors with full-spectrum care and 4,000 warriors will receive coordinated and connect care across the nation.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve the veteran and active-duty military community. Each program participant is given a survey to complete at the end of our clinic to determine strengths, weaknesses, and best practices.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
143.27
Months of cash in 2022 info
0.2
Fringe rate in 2022 info
11%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
SOF MISSIONS
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
SOF MISSIONS
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of SOF MISSIONS’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $202,754 | $266,493 | -$113,729 | $253,119 | -$126,996 |
| As % of expenses | 39.6% | 54.3% | -18.2% | 30.4% | -9.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $202,754 | $266,493 | -$113,729 | $253,119 | -$126,996 |
| As % of expenses | 39.6% | 54.3% | -18.2% | 30.4% | -9.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $772,425 | $673,454 | $464,070 | $1,011,822 | $1,301,328 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 72.8% | -12.8% | -31.1% | 118.0% | 28.6% |
| Program services revenue | 10.6% | 25.3% | 22.6% | 28.0% | 41.2% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 86.8% | 72.6% | 77.1% | 71.5% | 54.8% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $512,132 | $490,710 | $624,330 | $831,922 | $1,282,436 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 114.4% | -4.2% | 27.2% | 33.3% | 54.2% |
| Personnel | 28.8% | 46.8% | 43.9% | 38.8% | 34.1% |
| Professional fees | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Occupancy | 1.3% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 58.2% | 38.3% | 51.2% | 55.6% | 60.6% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $512,132 | $490,710 | $624,330 | $831,922 | $1,282,436 |
| One month of savings | $42,678 | $40,893 | $52,028 | $69,327 | $106,870 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $554,810 | $531,603 | $676,358 | $901,249 | $1,389,306 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| Months of cash and investments | 12.6 | 19.9 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 7.9 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 12.3 | 19.3 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 7.9 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $44,365 | $55,364 | $43,049 | $249,151 | $23,113 |
| Investments | $492,099 | $759,114 | $701,879 | $776,644 | $824,358 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 2.5% | 3.0% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $523,172 | $789,665 | $675,936 | $968,552 | $841,556 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $523,172 | $789,665 | $675,936 | $968,552 | $841,556 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Dr. F. Damon Friedman
Dr. Damon Friedman is a decorated combat veteran in the United States Air Force. He originally received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Force Special Operations Forces elite as a Special Tactics Officer.
Dr. Friedman has served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism. His personal decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor), as well as the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is a sought after speaker with expertise in war and leadership as well as spiritual development and formation. He is an emerging leader spearheading a movement to bring hope and healing to men, women and families dealing with adversity.
Vice President
Dayna Friedman
Dayna Friedman serves as the Vice-President of SOF Missions. She grew up in a military home, stationed in bases across the country. She is the wife of a retired special operations Lieutenant Colonel and has seen first-hand the struggles our veterans coming home from combat are facing. She is dedicated to helping heal warriors and their families who are struggling with the visible and invisible scars of war. Dayna is a native of Alaska and holds a master’s degree in Education from Liberty University. She spent 10 years teaching elementary school before moving into the non-profit sector. She was an All-American NCAA Track and Field Athlete at Virginia Tech during her college years. Dayna, her husband, and two children live in Florida.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
SOF MISSIONS
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
SOF MISSIONS
Board of directorsas of 05/09/2023
Board of directors data
F. Damon Friedman
SOF Missions
Term: 2011 -
Dayna Friedman
SOF Missions
Term: 2011 -
Dr. F. Damon Friedman
SOF Missions
Dayna Friedman
SOF Missions
Dr. David LeMay
SOF Missions
Raymond Friedman
SOF Missions
Sherri Hayes
SOF Missions
Annette Beard
SOF Missions
William Turner
SOF Missions
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
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