What Patriot Point does

Patriot Point is a nonprofit retreat facility operating a 294-acre waterfront property on Maryland's Eastern Shore for wounded, ill, and injured active duty service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. Founded in 2016 as Patriot Point LLC, a single-member limited liability company whose sole member is the Military Bowl Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) organization), the facility is the formalization of an informal hospitality tradition started by the property's previous owner, Jim Bugg. The Military Bowl Foundation, the Stuart Plank Family, and Rob Taishoff (through the Taishoff Family Foundation) acquired the property in 2016 and converted it into a free-of-charge retreat venue, having since hosted more than 3,000 service members, veterans, and family members.

The core product is an integrated multi-day retreat experience combining accessible lodging (the Patriot Point Lodge with 5 bedrooms and the Guest House with 6 bedrooms, both equipped with wheelchair lifts, for up to 18 guests) with outdoor recreational programming: boating, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, 5-stand and target shooting, hunting, and a golf simulator. Supporting amenities include 2.3 miles of shoreline, a 225-foot pier, a 900-foot sandy beach, the Under Armour Freedom Fitness Center, and a 32-foot boat. There is no proprietary software; the operational stack is a property-based hospitality offering backed by a donation processing platform and standard marketing website.

Patriot Point does not sell its services; it provides them at no cost to eligible guests, funded entirely by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. An average of 82% of contributions are directed to programming for veterans and their families. Distribution is community-led: more than 17 veteran and military service organizations (including Bowlers to Veterans Link, Freedom Hunters, Heroes on the Water, Gold Star Teen Adventures, Military Warrior Support Foundation, Operation Red Wings Foundation, Operation Restored Warrior, Robert Irvine Foundation, and Warrior Reunion Foundation) design and refer retreats to the facility. The organization runs on a very small team of about five staff, anchored by Co-Retreat Directors Allen and Robin Richmond (32 and 24 years of U.S. Navy service respectively) and Military Bowl Foundation President Steve Beck. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Patriot Point

Legal name

Patriot Point LLC

Website

https://patriotpoint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Patriot Point is a nonprofit operating a 294-acre waterfront retreat on Maryland's Eastern Shore that provides free outdoor recreational retreats to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Retreat Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Veteran retreat services
• Outdoor recreation programs
• Nonprofit retreat facility
• Wounded warrior support
• Military family respite

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Patriot Point relies entirely on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to accomplish its mission. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. An average of 82% of contributions go directly back to supporting the physical and mental health and emotional well-being of Veterans, their family members, and caregivers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Patriot Point is a 294-acre waterfront retreat facility on Maryland's Eastern Shore that provides free, structured outdoor recreational retreats for wounded, ill, and injured active-duty service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. It combines wheelchair-accessible lodging (capacity 18 across two houses) with activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, paddleboarding, and shooting sports, delivered at no cost to guests through partnerships with veteran-service organizations.

Product overview

Patriot Point is a nonprofit retreat center operated by the Military Bowl Foundation, offering a single integrated hospitality experience centered on its 294-acre waterfront property on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The core offering combines lodging accommodations (the Patriot Point Lodge with 5 bedrooms and the Guest House with 6 bedrooms, both wheelchair-accessible) with diverse outdoor recreational activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, hunting, and shooting sports. Supporting services include the Under Armour Freedom Fitness Center, waterfront facilities with pier and beach access, online donation/fundraising capabilities, and volunteer programs. The facility serves veteran-focused nonprofit organizations by hosting recovering service members, their families, and caregivers for structured retreats ranging from one night to one week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Patriot Point Retreat Facility A 294-acre waterfront retreat on Maryland's Eastern Shore providing free, structured outdoor recreational retreats for wounded, ill, and injured active-duty service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
• Recreational Activities Program Outdoor recreational activities including boating, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, 5-stand shooting, target shooting, and golf simulator, designed to promote physical and emotional healing for veterans and their families.
• Patriot Point Lodge and Guest House Accommodations Wheelchair-accessible overnight lodging at Patriot Point Lodge (5 bedrooms) and Guest House (6 bedrooms), both with fully-equipped kitchens and wheelchair lifts, providing bed space for up to 18 individuals for retreats ranging from one night to one week.
• Waterfront Facilities and Access 2.3 miles of shoreline with a 225-foot pier and a 900-foot sandy beach, providing canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and boating opportunities for retreat guests.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Annapolis Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management coordinates visits to Patriot Point, including hosting underserved Annapolis children for day trips to the property. Partnership has continued for seven consecutive years.
• Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVL partners with Patriot Point to host retreats for wounded, ill and injured veterans. Sponsors Send-A-Vet to Patriot Point retreats, funded in part by Go Bowling. Multiple successful retreats have been held at the facility.
• Freedom HunterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary and veteran support organization that partners with Patriot Point to provide outdoor recreational experiences for service members.
• Heroes on the WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran support organization that works with Patriot Point to provide therapeutic outdoor activities for recovering service members.
• Gold Star Teen AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on providing adventures and experiences for Gold Star families that partners with Patriot Point for retreats.
• Military Warrior Support FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans nonprofit organization partnering with Patriot Point to support wounded service members through retreats.
• Operation Red Wings FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization named after Operation Red Wings, dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through partnerships with retreat facilities like Patriot Point.
• Operation Restored WarriorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran service organization that partners with Patriot Point to provide healing retreats for recovering warriors.
• Robert Irvine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Robert Irvine's foundation supports military members and veterans, partnering with Patriot Point for retreats.
• Warrior Reunion FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on reunion events for service members that works with Patriot Point to host veteran gatherings.
• Synergy ECPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService-disabled and veteran-owned small business (cyber security company) that donated a golf simulator to Patriot Point's Under Armour Freedom Fitness Center. CEO Bruce Howard serves on the Advisory Council.
• Caring Souls for VeteransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-focused nonprofit organization partnering with Patriot Point for retreats.
• The LinkUp.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working with veterans that partners with Patriot Point.
• Project RefitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran service organization that partners with Patriot Point for retreats.
• Talisman FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic riding organization that works with Patriot Point for veteran programs.
• Young Presidents Organization (YPO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of young chief executives that partners with Patriot Point for veteran support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Semper Fi Fund: A large veteran-support nonprofit providing financial assistance and programmatic support to wounded service members and their families. Comparable in donation-funded veteran-services mission, though more focused on financial assistance than retreat experiences.
• Wounded Warrior Project: The largest U.S. nonprofit serving wounded veterans across programming, mental health, employment, and retreats. A 'broad incumbent' comparable to Patriot Point through its veteran focus and donation-funded model, but vastly larger in scope and resources than the anchor.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: A major veteran-support nonprofit funding retreats, homes, and entertainment programs for wounded service members. Overlaps with Patriot Point in funding outdoor retreats for wounded veterans while operating at a much larger national scale.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: A veteran-focused foundation funding programs for post-9/11 veterans and their families, including recreation and wellness retreats. Comparable mission and donation model, operating as a grant-making foundation rather than a single facility operator.

Direct peers

• Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: A nonprofit providing therapeutic fly fishing and outdoor outings for disabled veterans. Comparable therapy-through-outdoor-recreation model and veteran-serving mission, though delivered as a programmatic network rather than a single retreat site.
• Eagle's Healing Nest: A nonprofit veteran retreat center in Minnesota providing free transitional housing and outdoor recovery experiences for wounded warriors. Comparable to Patriot Point as a free, donations-funded retreat center offering outdoor healing for wounded veterans and their families.
• Operation Restored Warrior: A veteran-focused nonprofit running structured healing retreats for recovering service members. A named Patriot Point partner; highly comparable participant model, retreat-based delivery, and veteran recovery focus.
• Warrior Retreat at Bull Ranch: A Texas-based nonprofit retreat for combat-wounded veterans offering hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities free of charge. Directly comparable in service model (free outdoor retreat for wounded warriors), revenue model (donations), and recreational activity mix including hunting.
• Heroes on the Water: A nonprofit providing therapeutic water-based experiences (kayaking, fishing) for wounded warriors. Already a named partner of Patriot Point; directly comparable activity mix and veteran population served, though delivered through partner chapters rather than a single facility.

Others

• Military Bowl Foundation, Inc. The 501(c)(3) parent entity that owns Patriot Point LLC and funds its operations. Not a competitor but the closest enabling/sponsoring organization; comparable in mission adjacency and shared leadership (Steve Beck serves as President of both).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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