Hidden Battles Foundation

Name

Hidden Battles Foundation

Legal name

Hidden Battles Foundation, INC

Website

https://hiddenbattlesfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran and First Responder Mental Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Veteran mental health support
• First responder peer support
• Suicide prevention programs
• Community mental health services
• Activity-based therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lowell, Massachusetts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature fundraising events including golf tournaments, car shows, kayak adventures, dinner dances, and the 22 for the 22 awareness event. Registration fees and sponsorship packages for these events constitute a major revenue stream.
2. Grants and Earmarks: Funding received from government appropriations, community foundations, and grant programs. Includes state budget earmarks ($25,000 from MA Rep Arciero for FY2025), SWAM grants ($130,000+ total), and community impact grants from organizations like Netscout.
3. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations solicited through the website, events, and direct appeals. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit encouraging public contributions.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for events and programs including golf tournament sponsorship levels ($150-$5,000), radio show sponsorships ($100-$2,000), and program sponsors.
5. Program Fees: Minor program fees such as $10/person deposit for family programming events. Some events include food and equipment in registration cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hidden Battles Foundation delivers community-based, peer-led mental health programs for active and retired military/veterans, first responders (police, fire, EMS, 911 dispatch), nurses, and their families. Programs include monthly peer support meetings, equine therapy, art therapy, hiking/rucking groups, family reconnection activities, a women's EmpowHER program, a weekly radio show, and the Nicholas J. Hyder Memorial Scholarship. The foundation also hosts signature fundraising/awareness events such as the 22 for the 22 ruck, Golf Tournament, Car Show, Kayak With a Mission, and Dinner Dance.

Product overview

Hidden Battles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community-based, peer-led mental health programs and events for veterans, military personnel, first responders (police, fire, EMS, 911 dispatch), and nurses. The core offerings include peer support groups (Heroes Meet Up), therapeutic programs (Equine Therapy, Art Therapy, Fly Fishing, Service Dogs), activity-driven community events (Hiking & Rucking, Kayak With a Mission), and family/couples reconnection programs (cooking classes, art nights). The organization operates a weekly radio show (Hidden Battles Radio on WSMN) and hosts signature fundraising events including the annual Golf Tournament, Car Show, and 22 for the 22 ruck event. Additional offerings include a women's-specific EmpowHER program, senior programs, and the Nicholas J. Hyder III Memorial Scholarship for students pursuing first responder careers. The organization also sells sponsorship products for radio and golf events ranging from $100 to $5,000. Funding support is primarily provided through Swim With A Mission (SWAM) and individual sponsors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $750,000 raised for suicide prevention and mental health awareness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swim With A Mission (SWAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partner since Hidden Battles was founded. SWAM is a Bedford-based nonprofit that raises funds for veteran services. Has provided $130,000+ in grant support to Hidden Battles for programs including EmpowHER. Money raised at Kayak With a Mission event is donated to SWAM. SWAM sponsored the Hidden Battles Radio Show and is a key funding partner.
• Strongwater Farm Therapeautic Equestrian CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for monthly equine therapy program serving veterans, first responders, and their families. Equine therapy provides calming, empowering experience through hands-on interaction with therapy horses. Program runs second Saturday of every month at 0845 hrs. Pre-registration required with limited space.
• Greater Lowell Family YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for weekly Heroes Meet Up support group (every Tuesday 7pm-9pm) and weekly hike/ruck meetup. YMCA locations serve as primary venues for peer support programming in Lowell and Nashua. Sponsorship supporter for golf tournament.
• YMCA (various locations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with YMCA for program venues. Weekly support groups and outdoor activities hosted at YMCA facilities in the greater Lowell and Nashua areas.
• Operation Delta DogminorOthersPartner for fiscally sponsored service dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, and related challenges. Referrals provided to beneficiaries seeking service dog support.
• Frog Dog IncminorOthersPartner for service dog referrals for veterans with PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and related challenges.
• Harbor CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for art therapy programming at Nashua location (77 Northeastern Blvd., 3rd Thursday 6pm-8pm) and Franklin EasterSeals campus. Provides venue and support for creative healing programs.
• EasterSeals NHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for art therapy programming at Franklin, NH location (27 Holy Cross Rd., 2nd Saturday 12:30pm-2:30pm). EasterSeals NH Military & Veterans Campus provides space for veteran-focused programming.
• Arts Council of TamworthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for art therapy program at Tamworth Community Nurse Association location. Supports creative programming for veterans and first responders.
• Carroll County Coalition of VeteransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for art therapy program at Tamworth location, supporting veteran community programming.
• Jeanne D'Arc Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and supporter. President Mark Cochran publicly endorsed the organization. Sponsored golf tournament events. Represents community business partnership supporting veteran mental health.
• West Shore MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated pontoon boat for Kayak With a Mission weekend event. In-kind sponsorship support for community events.
• Multiple Municipal Partners (Hebron, Alexandria, Bristol NH, etc.)minorOthersTown partnerships for 22 for the 22 event including Town of Hebron, Town of Alexandria, Town of Bristol NH, Hebron Police- Chief Austin, Hebron Fire/EMS. Support event logistics, permits, and community involvement.
• Kristin Brooks Hope LineminorOthersReferenced as a mental health resource on the Resources page. National hotline (1-888-442-4673) for people suffering from mental health issues. Part of referral network for beneficiaries.
• Safe Call NowminorOthers24/7 help line staffed by first responders for first responders and their family members. Phone: 1-206-459-3020 or 1-877-230-6060. Listed on Resources page as referral resource for beneficiaries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Headstrong Project: The Headstrong Project provides stigma-free, evidence-based mental health treatment to veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury through a network of clinicians. It directly overlaps with Hidden Battles' veteran mental health mission, though Headstrong is more clinically-oriented rather than activity-driven.
• Stop Soldier Suicide: Stop Soldier Suicide is a veteran suicide prevention nonprofit combining direct clinical resource navigation with grassroots community awareness. It shares Hidden Battles' suicide-prevention mission focus (22-veteran statistic) and operates a hybrid peer support/grants model.
• Code Green Campaign: Code Green Campaign is a nonprofit focused specifically on first responder mental health and suicide prevention, providing peer-led resources to law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel. It is the closest direct peer to Hidden Battles along its first-responder segment and shares the peer-led, culture-aware, activity-based approach.
• K9s For Warriors: K9s For Warriors is the nation's largest provider of service dogs to military veterans with PTSD, TBI, and MST. It directly parallels Hidden Battles' Service Dogs Program and partnerships with Operation Delta Dog and Frog Dog Inc, serving the same beneficiary segment.
• Hope For The Warriors: Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support for post-9/11 wounded service members, veterans, and their families, including clinical, financial, and community-rebuilding programs. It mirrors Hidden Battles' veteran holistic support mission (mental health, family programming, community engagement) at a much larger national scale.
• Project Hero: Project Hero uses cycling, equine therapy, and outdoor adventures to help veterans and first responders recover from PTSD and TBI. Its activity-driven, equine-inclusive therapeutic model closely mirrors Hidden Battles' Equine Therapy, Hiking/Rucking, and Fly Fishing programs.
• Team Red White & Blue (Team RWB): Team RWB is a veteran peer community nonprofit that builds connections through physical activities and local chapters across the country. It mirrors Hidden Battles' community-led, activity-driven veteran engagement model and target beneficiary segment, just at significantly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Team Rubicon is a veteran-led disaster response organization that unites military veterans with first responders to serve communities after disasters. It shares the veteran peer-community activation model but focuses on disaster response rather than mental health therapy programs.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is a large, well-established veteran services nonprofit offering physical and mental health programs, benefits assistance, and peer support nationwide. It serves the same veteran mental health beneficiary segment as Hidden Battles but operates at national scale with a paid staff and full clinical/wellness portfolio.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Semper Fi & America's Fund provides immediate financial assistance and holistic support to wounded, critically ill, and injured service members, veterans, and families. It operates in the same broad veteran support space as Hidden Battles but focuses on financial and case-management assistance rather than peer-led activity programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hiddenbattlesfoundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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