Gary Sinise Foundation Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Gary Sinise Foundation
- Mission: To serve the nation by honoring defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need through unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
- Founded: 2011
- Founder: Gary Sinise
- Key People: Gary Sinise (Founder, President, Chairman)
- Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: Total revenue for fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024) was $80 million. During the stub period from January to March 2023, the revenue was $13 million.
- What is the Company Known For: The Gary Sinise Foundation is known for its dedication to supporting America’s service members, veterans, first responders, and their families through various charity programs and events.
Products and Programs
The foundation has several key programs designed to support their target communities:
1. R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment)
- Purpose: Builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded heroes. Offers home modifications, mobility devices, and adapted vehicles.
- Key Features: Adapted housing solutions tailored to the needs of the disabled.
2. Relief & Resiliency
- Purpose: Provides complete support to defenders and their families during times of need.
- Key Features: Programs designed to help members find strength and healing during hardships.
3. Community Outreach & Education
- Purpose: Bridges the gap between defender and civilian communities.
- Key Features: Honors America’s heroes and inspires future generations through outreach and educational initiatives.
4. First Responders Outreach
- Purpose: Supports first responders with funding, emergency relief, essential equipment, and training.
- Key Features: Builds mortgage-free homes and provides mobility devices to responders severely wounded in duty.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments:
- Film Premiere: "Brothers After War", executive produced by Gary Sinise, highlighting the journey of veterans processing their combat experiences.
- Financial Performance: For seven years, the foundation has maintained a perfect 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a testament to its transparency and effectiveness.
- New Partnerships:
- Owens Corning Partnership: Since 2018, collaborating with Owens Corning to provide support for veterans and first responders through their custom home building program.
- Notable Events:
- Snowball Express: Hosted nearly 1,700 children and surviving spouses/guardians of fallen military heroes at the 2024 Snowball Express event to provide healing and connection.
- Trust and Transparency: The foundation emphasizes its commitment to donor trust and transparency by sharing detailed financial documents and audit results.
- Product Launch:
- Resurrection & Revival Vinyl Album: Produced posthumously to honor Gary Sinise's son, Mac Sinise. Part of the proceeds supports the foundation’s mission.
- Additional Notes:
- Continuation of significant support and outreach activities following the adaption of a new fiscal year reporting system.
For further details, supporting documentation, or to engage with the organization's activities, you are encouraged to visit their [website](https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/) or contact them directly.
