Resurrecting Lives Foundation

What Resurrecting Lives Foundation does

Resurrecting Lives Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, with a second office in San Diego, California. The foundation advocates for U.S. veterans affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), focusing on suicide prevention, healthcare navigation, education, employment support, and community reintegration. Its services and programs are provided free of charge to veterans and their families.

The organization operates a portfolio of content and community programs rather than a technology platform. Core offerings include the Brainstorms podcast and short film series, the 'Turn the Lights On!' and 'Guarding Our Guardians' books, the 'Operation Resurrection' documentary, the 'We Need You Now Too' PSA, the VSTAA (Veterans Standing Together Across America) multi-state ceremony campaign, the Immortalizing Heroes art exhibit, the AGRI-Therapy / Heroes Garden program with The Ohio State University and VA Vet Centers, the Egg-ceptional Brains 5K virtual race, and the Hoka Hey motorcycle challenge. There is no proprietary technology stack, app, or API; the foundation relies on partnerships with hospitals, clinics, employers, educational institutions, and the VA to deliver direct services.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants: individual contributions (collected via GiveLively, Amazon Wish List, Kroger Community Rewards, and direct mail), corporate and foundation grants (e.g., Fred and June MacMurray Foundation), corporate partnerships (e.g., Meijer), and book sales. The organization holds a Platinum GuideStar transparency rating and states that 93 cents of every dollar is spent directly on veteran programs. Operations are run with 1-10 employees and a board of directors led by founder and Executive Director Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, a board-certified rehabilitation physician.

Name

Resurrecting Lives Foundation

Legal name

Resurrecting Lives Foundation

Website

https://resurrectinglives.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Resurrecting Lives Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that advocates for U.S. veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD through suicide prevention, healthcare navigation, education, employment support, books, podcasts, films, and the multi-state VSTAA ceremony campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Veteran advocacy services
• Traumatic brain injury support
• Suicide prevention programs
• Community healing ceremonies
• Nonprofit media content

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting veteran suicide prevention and TBI awareness initiatives. The foundation receives 93 cents of every dollar directly for veteran programs.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Fred and June MacMurray Foundation supporting podcast production and other programs. Private grants funding specific initiatives like the Battlefield Cross artwork.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations such as Meijer funding agri-therapy programs. Kroger Community Rewards program directs donations from shopper purchases.
4. Book Sales: Proceeds from book sales including 'Guarding Our Guardians' and 'Turn the Lights On!' support the foundation's mission and programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Resurrecting Lives Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for U.S. veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD through awareness campaigns, community-based support programs, and a portfolio of media content. Its core offerings include the VSTAA (Veterans Standing Together Across America) nationwide ceremony campaign, the Brainstorms podcast and award-winning film series, books on veteran transition reform, AGRI-Therapy/Heroes Garden programs, and the Immortalizing Heroes art exhibit, all provided free of charge to veterans and their families.

Product overview

Resurrecting Lives Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of advocacy programs, media content, and community initiatives focused on supporting veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The organization operates a multi-platform approach consisting of: educational books ('Guarding Our Guardians' and 'Turn the Lights On!'), the 'Brainstorms' podcast series, documentary and film content ('Brainstorms' film, 'Operation Resurrection' documentary, 'We Need You Now Too' PSA), the VSTAA (Veterans Standing Together Across America) nationwide ceremony campaign, the Immortalizing Heroes art exhibit, AGRI-Therapy veterans farming program, and community fundraising events. These offerings work together to provide advocacy, awareness, healthcare navigation, education, and employment support services for veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VSTAA (Veterans Standing Together Across America) A nationwide campaign of Ceremonies of History, Honor, and Healing where veterans, families, and communities gather. Each state has its own American Flag, and during ceremonies veterans sign the Flag's frame. Launched November 1, 2023 at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
• Brainstorms Podcast Podcast series titled 'Brainstorms: Real Voices/Real Strategies for Veterans with TBI' featuring veterans, experts, and advocates discussing traumatic brain injury, PTSD, veteran suicide prevention, and successful reintegration into civilian life. Multiple seasons produced by Sycamore Studios.
• Guarding Our Guardians Book Book by Dr. Chrisanne Gordon released May 12, 2026 calling for national reform of the veteran transition system from deployment to employment, addressing healthcare, education, and employment reform for veterans with TBI. Published in collaboration with Forbes Books.
• Turn the Lights On! Book Book by Dr. Chrisanne Gordon chronicling her personal journey with mild traumatic brain injury and offering hope and understanding for anyone who has experienced a concussion or TBI. Available in print and as an audiobook on Amazon.
• Brainstorms Film Award-winning short film that shines a spotlight on Traumatic Brain Injuries among U.S. veterans, following a veteran who received a concussive blast during a tour of duty and tries to assimilate back into civilian life with the invisible injury.
• We Need You Now Too PSA Public service announcement addressing the veteran suicide epidemic and the need for civilian engagement in veteran support. Produced by Appleridge Productions and won the 2025 Gold ADDY Award.
• Operation Resurrection Documentary Documentary dedicated to defining and promoting coordinated solutions to the health, education, and employment issues that veterans face when they return home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Screened on Capitol Hill in 2013 and contributed to the first TBI legislation.
• AGRI-Therapy Program Agricultural therapy program including the 'Heroes Garden' initiative with The Ohio State University and VA Vet Centers, helping veterans reconnect with nature and community through native plant restoration, horticulture therapy, and ecological work. Supported by Meijer.
• Immortalizing Heroes Art Exhibit War memorial art exhibit created by Chief Joe Pisano featuring seven panels depicting World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Conflict, Global War on Terrorism, Unsung Heroes, and Funeral Honors, created using over 100,000 drywall screws and 1,000 dog tags.
• The Guardian: Wings of Service Memorial Memorial artwork created by Retired Navy Chief Joe Pisano featuring boots, rifle, helmet, and American flags honoring fallen soldiers, displayed at Liberty Station Naval Training Command Center.
• Egg-ceptional Brains 5K Virtual 5K race event to raise awareness and funds for traumatic brain injury programs for veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $800,000 in donated medical services connected to veterans since 2012
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Cardinal HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership began in 2015 focused on employment initiative 'Invest in Vets,' signed into Ohio State Budget by Governor John Kasich, raising awareness for employment opportunities for veterans with TBI.
• Fred and June MacMurray FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary supporter of the Brainstorms podcast series, enabling continued reach to veterans and their families through this platform. The foundation has supported multiple podcast seasons and production costs.
• Overwatch Alliance FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided the platform for the first Brainstorms podcast recording, reaching veterans and families through their veteran-focused network.
• Sycamore StudioscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPodcast production studio in Plain City that produces the Brainstorms podcast series. Provides professional recording and production services.
• MeijermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor retail partner providing generous donation to support agri-therapy programs for veterans.
• The Ohio State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Heroes Garden' initiative with VA Vet Centers, helping veterans reconnect with nature through ecological restoration and native plant programs. Also home to STRIVE (Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative) research collaboration.
• Pisano ArtistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Retired Navy Chief Joe Pisano creating VSTAA program and 'Art of Immortalizing Heroes' war memorial exhibit. Joe Pisano's studio is located at Arts District Liberty Station in San Diego.
• AMVETS Post #26 (Mansfield, Ohio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding collaboration for landmark neuroradiologic study by Dr. Michael Lipton at Albert Einstein College of Medicine defining blast injury anatomical brain disruptions.
• Appleridge ProductionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYoungstown, Ohio-based video production company that produced the award-winning 'We Need You Now Too' PSA. Award-winning company with range of production styles.
• Forbes BooksmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on 'Guarding Our Guardians' book publication, bringing national attention to veteran transition reform through Ezra Beyer and FORBES platform.
• VA Vet CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Affairs Vet Centers supporting agri-therapy programs including the Heroes Garden initiative, providing community-based counseling and readjustment services.
• Blue Star MothersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Dr. Gordon's 2019 national book tour for 'Turn the Lights On' focused on TBI hope and recovery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Give an Hour: Nonprofit providing free mental health services to veterans, active duty, and their families — directly comparable in providing no-cost mental health access and coordination with community providers.
• Stop Soldier Suicide: Nonprofit dedicated exclusively to reducing military and veteran suicide through direct service, research, and advocacy — directly overlapping with RLF's suicide prevention pillar and veteran-crisis navigation work.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: National nonprofit focused specifically on veterans and military families impacted by TBI, PTSD, and related injuries — direct peer in TBI-focused funding and awareness, founded by the ABC News correspondent injured in Iraq.
• Cohen Veterans Network: National network of mental health clinics providing confidential mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and families at no cost. Highly comparable in TBI/PTSD treatment focus and free service-delivery model.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Nonprofit providing immediate financial assistance and long-term support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans — overlapping with RLF's holistic veteran support and family services model.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Membership-based nonprofit advocating for post-9/11 veterans on healthcare, education, employment, and suicide prevention — overlapping with RLF's TBI/PTSD advocacy and resource coordination model.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. veteran-support nonprofit offering physical/mental health programs, career counseling, and long-term support to post-9/11 veterans. Comparable in mission (veteran reintegration and TBI/PTSD support) but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Mass-membership veteran service organization providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and transition support to disabled veterans — overlapping in benefits-navigation and employment advocacy but operating at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit using disaster response and community service to help veterans reintegrate. Compares to RLF's community-engagement reintegration model (e.g., VSTAA, Heroes Garden) and agri-therapy programming.

Others

• Brain Injury Association of America:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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