2024-11-13T15:39:43-06:00 2023-12-31 261689358 Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC 1231 Delaware Avenue Suite 6 Buffalo NY 14209 990EZ 2023-01-01 832910325 The Battle Within Inc BATT 7169012187 429 Englewood Avenue Kenmore NY 14223 William B Chapin II Treasurer 7169012187 2024-11-13 1 1 Lisa M Kirisits CPA P00809450 7168810089 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.thebattlewithinfoundation.com X X 38922 X 38610 312 38922 100000 1142 2600 6901 110643 -71721 134389 0 62668 X 108047 36326 26342 26342 134389 62668 0 0 134389 62668 X In the past 40+ years, since the end of the Vietnam War, we have lost more American heroes due to suicide than all foreign wars and conflicts in that time period combined. Despite the very best efforts of family, friends, the VA, and scores of highly dedicated veteran's based organizations, approximately 20 veterans each day are lost to us due to complications from wounds and injuries we cannot see. The Brothers of Harmonie Lodge No. 699 O.M. had their Damascus Road moment when this ongoing tragedy personally touched them. A Masonic Brother, Captain Peter Schank took his life in 2017 at the age of 30 while battling depression and post-traumatic stress. Nearing the end of his life, Peter most heavily relied on his Masonic Brothers, as he found himself, at times, without shelter, or his next meal. Those same Brothers have now come together to raise awareness of this national epidemic and begin efforts to de-stigmatize how psychological trauma is regarded in today's society. The organization placed and maintains a monument at Buffalo Naval & Military park to capture the public's attention, underscore the veteran communities commitment to easing the suffering, and honor our heroes for their service, regardless of where they died. 0 10643 The organization raises funds to promote PTSD medical research with the Masonic Medical Research Institute. 100000 0 10643 Mark Donnelly PhD President 2.00 0 0 0 Vincent Zaleski Secretary 2.00 0 0 0 William B Chapin II Treasurer 2.00 0 0 0 Daniel DiNatale Board member 2.00 0 0 0 Frederick Clark II Board member 2.00 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY William B Chapin II 429 Englewood Avenue Kenmore NY 14223 7168425166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 51702 5431 15594 124192 38610 235529 51702 5431 15594 124192 38610 235529 0 0 0 235529 312 312 312 312 51702 5431 15594 124192 38922 235841 0.99870 1.00000 0.00130 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue Description: Interest. Amount: 312. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid Activity Classification: . Grantee Name: Masonic Medical Research Institute. Grantee Address: 2150 Bleecker St Utica, NY 13501. Property Description: Cash. Date of Gift: 11/03/23. Amount Given: 100,000. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses Description: Advertising and Marketing. Amount: 1,173. Description: Bank Charges. Amount: 775. Description: Contractors. Amount: 748. Description: Charitable Contributions. Amount: 3,136. Description: Travel. Amount: 357. Description: Misc. Amount: 712. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 6,901. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets Description: Statue. Beg. of Year Amount: 26,342. End of Year Amount: 26,342. The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.