Name

Guardian Revival

Legal name

Guardian Revival

Website

https://guardianrevival.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran and First Responder Mental Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Veteran mental health programs
• First responder wellness
• Outdoor adventure therapy
• Peer support services
• Nonprofit mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Beacon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support Guardian Revival's programs. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations, with special campaigns like 'Get Out, Give Back' and peer-to-peer fundraising options. Donations are tax-deductible for U.S. donors as Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Guardian Revival has formed long-term sponsorships with several corporations that have committed resources and support for the organization's sustained success. The organization works with corporate partners who support their mission through financial contributions and in-kind support.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Guardian Revival received grants from organizations including a $25,000 grant from the Hawaii Department of Health to provide peer services and programming to first responders of the Maui Wildfires. The organization also partners with foundations that share similar missions.
4. Event Fundraising: The Champions program allows athletes to fundraise for Guardian Revival by competing in races and events under the organization's banner. Champions raised $184,873 in 2024 through various athletic events including marathons and adventure races.
5. In-Kind Donations: Guardian Revival accepts in-kind donations including musical instruments, outdoor adventure gear, expertise, and event space. These donations support program delivery without requiring cash expenditure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a portfolio of free mental health and wellness programs to military personnel, veterans, first responders (collectively "guardians"), and their families. Programs include outdoor adventures (Another Summit), companion and facility dog placement (Boots & Paws), music lessons and recording (Encore), peer-led support (Peer Services / Dwyer Vet2Vet), strength and resilience fitness (RISE), and family support (Homefront). All services are provided at no cost to participants and are funded through donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of complementary mental health and wellness programs for military, veterans, first responders (collectively called guardians), and their families — all provided at no cost to participants. The core program architecture includes: Another Summit (outdoor adventures including hiking, paddling, and fly fishing), Boots & Paws (companion and facility dogs), Encore (music lessons, recording, and performances), Peer Services (peer support by guardians), Homefront (family support), RISE (fitness and wellness), and Dwyer Vet2Vet. Supporting programs include Champions (athletic fundraising), G-Connect (virtual wellness experiences including meditation), and recurring events such as the One Mile Challenge and 5K Race. Programs are delivered through both in-person activities in the Hudson Valley region and online/virtual offerings, with a new Hawaii hub established in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Another Summit Outdoor adventure program that organizes walking, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and fly fishing outings for guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, to reconnect with nature, themselves, and one another.
• Boots & Paws Program that provides companion dogs to guardians and deploys facility dogs to provide therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, easing depression and loneliness, and encouraging regular exercise.
• Encore Music program providing opportunities for guardians to learn, write, play, record, and share music. Includes private lessons, jam sessions, professional songwriting and recording, and retreats led by a music therapist.
• Peer Services Support and connection program for guardians by guardians. Peer Support Leaders are fellow guardians who are certified and trained to provide peer support services including Gatherings, Direct Peer Support, and a Talk Line.
• Homefront Family support program launched in 2024 providing experiences, education, and support for the spouses, partners, and children of guardians, fostering resilience, health and wellness, and community.
• RISE Strength and resilience program delivered through fitness and wellness activities for guardians.
• Dwyer Vet2Vet of Putnam Veteran peer support program, now part of Guardian Revival's Peer Services Division, providing peer support services to veterans.
• G-Connect (Guardian Connect) Virtual and in-person experiences including iRest Meditation led by certified instructors. Program provides wellness activities for guardians at no cost.
• Champions Athletic fundraising program in which athletes compete under the Guardian Revival banner to break mental health stigmas and raise awareness. Champions range from amateur to professional athletes and include both guardians and civilians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreased sense of loneliness among program participants
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tunnel to Towers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Guardian Revival collaborated with The Tunnel to Towers Foundation on the first Hold the Line wellness summit in 2024. Tunnel to Towers also supports the Homefront program for guardian families.
• Blue Star FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Star Families partners with Guardian Revival's Homefront program to support military families with resources and community connection.
• The Equus EffectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing experiential learning with horses for Peer Services. Guardians develop practical, body-based tools to rebuild healthy, authentic relationships through action-oriented engagement with horses.
• Lucky Orphan Horse RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Homefront program to support guardian families through equine experiences and connections.
• Hudson Valley RenegadesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaseball team partnership supporting Homefront program family events and community engagement activities.
• Rotary Club of PattersonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization partnership supporting Homefront program events and initiatives.
• Hold the LinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the first Hold the Line wellness summit - a special event bringing together guardian wellness resources and programming.
• The Kanikapila ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ukulele group in Kailua, Hawaii that collaborates with Guardian Revival on music jam sessions for guardians on the island.
• Tradition Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHawaii coffee shop that hosts Guardian Revival guardian meet-ups and community gatherings.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stop Soldier Suicide: National nonprofit dedicated to reducing military and veteran suicide through peer-to-peer support, clinical referrals, and family services. Highly comparable peer-support and mental-health mission serving overlapping populations.
• Hope For The Warriors: Provides comprehensive support for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families including clinical, financial, and community-based programs. Comparable holistic veteran-and-family support model with overlapping beneficiary population.
• Headstrong Project: Provides confidential, cost-free mental health treatment to veterans and their families through a network of clinicians. Direct peer in the veteran mental-health peer-support and counseling space, with a comparable free-to-beneficiary model.
• Blue Star Families: Supports military families through research, programs, and partnerships. Already a strategic partner of Guardian Revival's Homefront program, and a directly comparable peer in the military-family support market.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): National veteran nonprofit focused on community-building and mental/physical health through local chapters, events, and outdoor activities. Directly comparable to Guardian Revival's Another Summit program and guardian-focused community model.
• The Mission Continues: Empowers veterans to serve their communities through volunteer leadership and impact programs. Comparable veteran-focused community-engagement and purpose-driven model, with overlapping programming philosophy.

Regional players

• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): National nonprofit providing bereavement support to families of fallen military service members. Comparable peer-support-driven family-services model, though focused on bereavement rather than living guardians.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest U.S. veteran service organizations, providing mental health, physical health, and career support programs to wounded veterans. Comparable beneficiary population and mental-health mission, but at far greater scale and broader scope.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Provides urgently needed resources and all-around support to wounded, critically ill, and injured service members, veterans, and families. Comparable holistic veteran and family support model, with a broader clinically focused mandate.
• Cohen Veterans Network: Operates a national network of mental health clinics providing free, confidential care to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Comparable mental-health mission and free-to-beneficiary model, but delivered through a clinical-care model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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