2025-05-07T17:39:17-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 821561192 TBI WARRIOR FOUNDATION TBIW 2104550009 PO Box 2365 Boerne TX 78006 Victor Medina President 2104550009 2025-04-09 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Victor L Medina PO Box 49 Boerne TX 78006 480668 0 X https://www.tbiwarriorfoundation.org X 2017 TX To improve the quality of life of veterans, non-veterans, and children living with brain injury and their caregivers, through community integration, education and advancement programs. 6 6 4 35 0 0 268086 480504 0 0 81 164 0 0 268167 480668 0 0 0 0 105945 128439 0 0 12046 146996 305989 252941 434428 15226 46240 213032 260821 1626 3175 211406 257646 Provide education, support and resources to the community at large: U.S. Armed Forces Service Members, Veterans, non-military and non-veteran people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, with special emphasis on brain illnesses. Our goal is to improve the quality of life and achieve the client's successful reintegration into the community 0 0 124504 0 0 Rehabilitation and Vocational Counseling Program: This program supports individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities as they reintegrate into the workforce and educational settings following a traumatic brain injury or related condition. The program assists participants in identifying reasonable accommodations, overcoming barriers, and redefining their career and academic goals. In 2024, the program served over 350 clients, offering individualized counseling, goal setting, and career exploration. Clients received support with job placement and retention strategies, on-the-job training, and access to necessary work-related items such as uniforms, tools, and other essential equipment. Additionally, the program distributed over 500 assistive devices, empowering beneficiaries to increase independence, improve daily functioning, and pursue long-term success in employment or education. As part of the program, the Foundation also hosted a dedicated webinar series focused on reintegration into school and work environments, offering expert guidance and practical tools for individuals navigating these transitions. 220088 0 0 Access to Care: This program provides financial assistance and essential health-related support to children and young adults diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, or cerebral palsy. The program is designed to reduce financial barriers that limit access to critical medical care, rehabilitation, and other services that support recovery and long-term well-being. In 2024, the program served over 600 individuals, offering assistance for medical co-pays, therapies, medications, and hospital bills. The program also supported the purchase of medical supplies such as adult diapers, sanitary pads, tubing, and other daily-use items essential to ongoing care. Additionally, clients received medical equipment including wheelchairs, braces, and cranial helmets, along with accessibility modifications such as ramps, adaptive showers, and home safety improvements. Transportation assistance, such as medical-related rides through services like Uber, was also provided to ensure consistent access to care. The program further supported wellness through the sponsorship of activities promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional healing, ensuring that participants and caregivers receive comprehensive, wraparound support. 55049 0 0 Support for Family Caregivers: This program supported over 250 family caregivers of individuals living with traumatic brain injury and related conditions. The program focused on reducing caregiver stress, promoting emotional well-being, and strengthening overall family stability through a variety of accessible services. Support was delivered through both in-person and virtual programming, including mental health resources, peer support, wellness activities, and therapeutic engagement. One highlight of the program was the inclusion of art therapy, which provided caregivers with a creative outlet to process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build community through shared experience. The program also offered financial assistance for respite care, helping caregivers take essential breaks while ensuring their loved ones continued to receive support. Additional virtual activities focused on self-care and emotional connection, further helping caregivers build resilience and maintain their own health while caring for others. 21274 0 0 Veterans and Caregiver Groups: This program facilitated monthly in-person support group meetings for Veterans and their caregivers, serving over 150 participants throughout the year. These sessions provided a safe and welcoming space for individuals to share experiences, connect with others facing similar challenges, and access emotional and peer support. The program focused on building community, reducing isolation, and promoting mental wellness through open discussion and structured activities. Each meeting was peer-led and designed to foster trust, belonging, and shared learning among attendees. Topics included mental health, caregiving stress, identity after service, relationship building, and practical tools for navigating life after brain injury. By providing ongoing in-person engagement opportunities, the Veteran and Caregiver Support Group empowered participants to strengthen their support networks, access resources, and improve their overall well-being. 21274 0 0 420915 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Jose Delgado 2104550009 8000 Fair Oaks Parkway Suite 3217 Fair Oaks Ranch TX 78015 Victor L Medina President 40 0 X 12000 0 0 Ricardo Perez Director - Treasurer 10 0 X X 2000 0 0 Roxana E Delgado Co-Founder and Board Chair 10 X 0 0 0 Patricia Carrera Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Thomas Kayl Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 Rosalba Saenz Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 Rocio Norman Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 14000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2229 0 10200 0 66239 401836 20934 480504 0 164 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 480668 164 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14000 14000 0 0 0 0 0 0 106307 106307 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8132 8132 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9907 7962 900 1045 5707 5607 41 59 8086 8086 0 0 0 0 0 0 27364 27364 0 0 9284 9284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1633 1633 0 0 4771 4545 226 0 Access to Care, Caregiver Support, Medical/Asst Devices, Wellness and Education activities. 142552 142552 0 0 Donated Item Expense 20934 20934 0 0 Telephone and Internet 1987 1987 0 0 Contract Labor - Outreach 7000 7000 0 0 64764 53522 300 10942 434428 420915 1467 12046 127601 116979 62770 62801 15170 32757 34273 4421 6118 15730 9207 1700 6523 1370 1370 213032 260821 1626 372 0 2803 1626 3175 X 131974 198677 79432 58969 211406 257646 213032 260821 46240 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 201252 192719 205293 268167 480504 1347935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 201252 192719 205293 268167 480504 1347935 1347935 65 150 160 81 164 620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1348555 0.99954 0.99945 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15730 9207 6523 0 0 0 0 6523 Accrued Expenses 2803 2803 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The president (Victor Medina) and the Board of Directors Chairwoman (Dr. Roxana Delgado) are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the IRS Form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body along with previously approved financial statements. IRS Form 990 is extensively reviewed. Form 990 is submitted to the IRS once board approves it through unanimous vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed and discussed annually. Board members are required to sign the policy once a year. Conflict of interest compliance is monitored regularly through quarterly meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensations are reviewed and assessed using a Board of Directors approved yearly budget. Additionally, when generating the budget, compensations are determined any conducting an environmental scan/assessment of similar positions in other not-for-profit organizations of similar size within the same industry. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Additionally, the organization's financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant information is made public through https://guidestar.org. Currently we have achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency in GuideStar. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Management and General: Meals and Entertainment, $300.00. Fundraising: Contract Labor - Fundraising, $6,000; Credit Card Merchant Fees, $426.42; Fundraising Events, $4,173; Printing, Publications, Postage, Shipping, $343. Program Service: Printing, Publications, Postage, $7,711; Workers Compensation, $362; Contract Labor, $31,055; Internship Stipend, $7,500; Bank Charges, $25; Certifications and Licenses, $1,778; Compliance and Regulatory, $365; Repairs and Maintenance, $750; Local Mileage, $3,977