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Patriot Resilient Leader Institute

EIN 46-4105905 · Guilford, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE LEVERAGE THE SCENIC OUTDOORS OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES REGION TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE FACILITATE OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES, ALONG WITH PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING OPPORTUNITIES, IN ORDER TO ENABLE AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANT RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PREPARE AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND.

Income
$404,935
Spending
$416,371
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
8
Volunteers
63

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $324,705 spent. THE PATRIOT RESILIENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (PRLI), WIDELY KNOWN AS CAMP RESILIENCE, PROUDLY HOSTS NO-COST,TRANSFORMATIVE RETREATS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS THE GREATER NEW ENGLAND REGION. THESE THREE- TO FOUR-DAY EXPERIENCES OFFER A UNIQUE BLEND OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PEER SUPPORT, AND FACILITATED PROGRAMMING, ALL DESIGNED TO FOSTER HEALING, RENEWAL, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. CAMP RESILIENCE RETREATS CREATE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN REDISCOVER THEIR INNER STRENGTH, MENTAL RESILIENCE, AND SENSE OF PURPOSE. AGAINST THE STUNNING BACKDROP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S PURPLE MOUNTAINS, ATTENDEES FIND NOT ONLY SOLACE AND SERENITY, BUT ALSO A RENEWED SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AND CONNECTION WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR JOURNEY. IN 2024, THE CAMP RESILIENCE TEAM SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED 16 RETREATS, POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF OVER 218 PARTICIPANTS. THESE INCLUDED SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY AND VETERAN COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. EACH RETREAT IS THOUGHTFULLY TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ITS PARTICIPANTS, ENSURING BOTH PERSONAL RELEVANCE AND MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES. CAMP RESILIENCE REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION: TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND AT HOME, TO BOUNCE BACK AND IMPROVE IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT, AS WELL AS THRIVE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. THE PATRIOT RESILIENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (PRLI), WIDELY KNOWN AS CAMP RESILIENCE, PROUDLY HOSTS NO-COST,TRANSFORMATIVE RETREATS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS THE GREATER NEW ENGLAND REGION. THESE THREE- TO FOUR-DAY EXPERIENCES OFFER A UNIQUE BLEND OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, PEER SUPPORT, AND FACILITATED PROGRAMMING, ALL DESIGNED TO FOSTER HEALING, RENEWAL, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. CAMP RESILIENCE RETREATS CREATE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN REDISCOVER THEIR INNER STRENGTH, MENTAL RESILIENCE, AND SENSE OF PURPOSE. AGAINST THE STUNNING BACKDROP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S PURPLE MOUNTAINS, ATTENDEES FIND NOT ONLY SOLACE AND SERENITY, BUT ALSO A RENEWED SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AND CONNECTION WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR JOURNEY. IN 2024, THE CAMP RESILIENCE TEAM SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED 16 RETREATS, POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF OVER 218 PARTICIPANTS. THESE INCLUDED SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY AND VETERAN COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. EACH RETREAT IS THOUGHTFULLY TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ITS PARTICIPANTS, ENSURING BOTH PERSONAL RELEVANCE AND MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES. CAMP RESILIENCE REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION: TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND AT HOME, TO BOUNCE BACK AND IMPROVE IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT, AS WELL AS THRIVE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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