What Kyle Palmieri Foundation does

The Kyle Palmieri Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 82-3386658) founded in August 2018 by NHL player Kyle Palmieri and his wife Ashlee Palmieri, headquartered in Garden City, Long Island, with a stated mission of improving outcomes for veterans and their families on Long Island. The foundation operates three core programs: Squad 21, a military recognition program that provides free New York Islanders game tickets and meet-and-greets to active duty and veteran service members; an annual Military Ball series used as the primary fundraising engine (the second edition in February 2020 raised approximately $115,000 for National Military Family Association, Service Women's Action Network, and Pets for Vets); and ROGER New York, a free online resource hub launching on Long Island in summer 2026 with statewide rollout planned in 2027, built in partnership with Backpacks for Life and featuring centralized search with location/eligibility/demographics filters, verified directory entries with contact details and tax IDs, automated monitoring via Hexowatch, and 24/7 chatbot support without requiring a user login.

The foundation's revenue model is multi-stream and donation-driven: tax-deductible contributions through PayPal, event fundraising (Military Balls, golf pro-am activations, community events such as Summer BBQs and street hockey sessions), and a small e-commerce merchandise line spanning adult, youth, and toddler apparel priced from $25 to $70 per unit. Geographic reach is currently concentrated in the Northeast U.S. (New York and New Jersey), with the ROGER platform serving approximately 11,000 veterans and caseworkers and generating approximately 38,000 resource views in New Jersey in 2024. The organization is structured around a 1-10 employee team plus a dense partnership ecosystem spanning NHL teams (New York Islanders, former New Jersey Devils), military family nonprofits (TAPS, NMFA, SWAN, Pets for Vets, Vet Tix), corporate sponsors (The Northern Trust, United Rentals, Dime, Bancker), and local service providers (Long Island Cares, Northwell Health Ice Center, Greenport Harbor Brewing).

Name

Kyle Palmieri Foundation

Legal name

The Kyle Palmieri Foundation

Website

https://kylepalmierifoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kyle Palmieri Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit founded in 2018 by NHL player Kyle Palmieri that supports veterans and military families on Long Island through the Squad 21 game-ticket recognition program, annual Military Ball fundraisers, and the ROGER New York online veteran resource hub launching in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran and Military Family Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Military family assistance
• Nonprofit foundation
• Community fundraising events
• Veteran resource platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and sponsors supporting veteran programs and services on Long Island.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, and hats with proceeds supporting foundation programs.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Military Balls, golf tournaments, and community events that raise funds for veteran organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kyle Palmieri Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their families on Long Island through fundraising, the Squad 21 military recognition program, and the ROGER NY online resource hub connecting veterans with verified services. It generates revenue through tax-deductible donations, branded merchandise sales, and signature events like the annual Military Ball.

Product overview

The Kyle Palmieri Foundation is a nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID 82-3386658) committed to improving the lives of veterans and their families on Long Island. The foundation operates two core programs: Squad 21, a military recognition initiative that connects service members and veterans with New York Islanders games through free tickets and meet-and-greets; and ROGER NY, a free online resource hub launching in 2026 that connects veterans to verified programs and services. The foundation generates revenue through merchandise sales (hoodies, t-shirts, hats in adult, youth, and toddler sizes) and fundraising events including annual Military Balls. The organization partners with veteran service organizations to deliver hands-on services addressing housing and food insecurity, healthcare access, mental health counseling, and employment support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Squad 21: Military recognition program that invites active and retired service members and their families to attend New York Islanders home games and participate in meet-and-greets with Kyle Palmieri.
• ROGER New York
• ROGER NY

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 11,000 veterans and caseworkers through ROGER platform in New Jersey in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Backpacks for LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROGER's founders. Working with Kyle Palmieri Foundation to replicate the ROGER platform for veterans in New York, extending the successful New Jersey model to Long Island and New York State.
• The Northern TrustflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs event partnering on military outreach initiatives at Liberty National Golf Club. Kyle Palmieri participated in Million Dollar 'Goal in One' challenge. Military members receive complimentary admission and VIP treatment through Birdies for the Brave Patriots' Outpost.
• Long Island CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Women's Luncheon, Veterans Resource Fair & Food Distribution events at their Center for Community Engagement. Distributes fresh, healthy food for veterans at resource events.
• Northwell Health Ice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Try Street Hockey With Kyle event, hosting outdoor rink activities for military children.
• Greenport Harbor BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Summer BBQ event supporting Long Island veteran community.
• Vet TixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran ticket organization partnering with Squad 21 program to provide game tickets to active duty and veteran service members for New Jersey Devils home games.
• TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary casualty and grief support organization partnered with Squad 21 to bring service members to NHL games.
• National Military Family AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of Military Ball fundraising events. Organization providing programs and resources for military families.
• Service Women's Action NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of Military Ball fundraising events. Organization advocating for and providing benefits to women who serve in the military.
• Pets for VetsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of Military Ball fundraising events. Organization providing emotional support animals to veterans.
• New York IslanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHL team hosting Squad 21 program. Kyle Palmieri invites current and past military members and their families to home games for meet-and-greets. Kyle is currently a player for the Islanders.
• New Jersey DevilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHL team where Kyle Palmieri previously played. Supported foundation launch and Military Balls. Team helped with Military Appreciation Night events and provided player attendance at foundation events.
• New Jersey Warriors Ice Hockey ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea team of disabled veterans competing with USA Hockey. Honored during Devils Military Appreciation Night.
• United RentalsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of Birdies for the Brave Patriots' Outpost at Northern Trust tournament, providing military hospitality and gifted Jersey City VFW a handicap-accessible van for veterans.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Bob Woodruff Foundation: Founded by ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff after his Iraq combat injury, this foundation supports veterans, service members, and their families through grants to community programs. It mirrors the KPF model of a high-profile individual championing veteran causes through grantmaking and direct program funding.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes veterans to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Comparable to KPF as a veteran-led community impact organization that pairs veteran identity with measurable mission outcomes.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran-founded nonprofit that empowers veterans and families of fallen service members through community service, character development, and grant programs. Similar to KPF in combining community-based veteran recognition, family support, and grants to partner organizations at a sub-national scale.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Direct partner of KPF via Squad 21; provides peer-based emotional support, casework assistance, and resources to military families grieving a service member. Comparable mission alignment on military family welfare and a current KPF program partner.
• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit that provides free job search and career coaching services to U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses. Comparable to KPF in targeting veteran-specific employment, economic stability, and family welfare outcomes through direct service delivery.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): Largest post-9/11 veterans advocacy organization, providing policy advocacy, programs, and services for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Comparable to KPF in targeting the post-9/11 veteran cohort and combining direct programs with advocacy, though at a significantly larger national scale.
• Backpacks for Life: Smaller veteran-focused nonprofit that co-developed the ROGER platform with KPF and is replicating it for New York. Closest comparable in mission, scale, and operational model to KPF's veteran resource and direct-support programs.

Broad incumbents

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): One of the largest and oldest U.S. veteran service organizations, providing advocacy, community programs, and financial assistance to combat veterans. Operates in the same veteran-support domain as KPF but at a nationwide, multi-generational scale.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Long-established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing disability benefits assistance, transportation, and advocacy to disabled veterans. Comparable to KPF in supporting veterans' access to benefits and services, but operates a nationwide infrastructure that dwarfs KPF's footprint.
• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest and most recognizable U.S. veteran service nonprofits, providing mental health, career, and physical recovery programs to wounded post-9/11 veterans. Operates in the same veteran services space as KPF but at a vastly larger national scale with broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KPalmieriFdn
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/kpalmierifdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyle-palmieri-foundation

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