Financials
We are committed to our mission in providing premier experiences for veterans and first responders.
Our treasurer will promptly address any inquiries regarding financials.
As an organization, we offer cost analysis per each of our events
Fundraising efforts
501(c)(3) Organization
Request a copy of our business plan
For a financial report request:
Email Paul Hershfield (Treasurer) Paul@memoriesmadeoutdoors.org
Event cost analysis:
February 2024 LOTW, River Bend Resort
Our inaugural trip as an organization impacted 5 veterans and 1 first responder for 4 days.
Lodging: 3,825.00
Food: (Included)
Fuel: 365.15
Equipment: 0.00
Notes: Our first trip was hosted at River Bend resort with AGLOW((Association Great Lakes Outdoor Writers). AGLOW was kind enough to provide several items for our guests on this trip.
June 2024 Ely, MN Veterans On The Lake Resort
Our first open water trip as an organization impacted 8 veterans
for 6 days.
Lodging: 1,433.42 (5,075.00 donation from VOTL)
Food: 1,265.60
Fuel: 405.11
Equipment: 1,160.57
Notes: A generous donation from VOTL helped cover costs for Minnesota Resident Veterans and their lodging.
August 2024 Ely, MN Veterans On The Lake Resort
Our 2nd event of the summer impacted 8 veterans for 6 days.
Lodging: 2,726.21 (4,350.00 donation from VOTL)
Food: TBD
Fuel: TBD
Equipment: TBD
Notes: MMO will also be filmed by American Heroes Outdoors TV show.
A generous donation from VOTL helped cover costs for Minnesota Resident Veterans and their lodging.
September 2024 Ottertail County, MN Sunset Bay Resort
Lodging: 3,000.00
Food: 1140.00
Fuel: 240.00
Equipment: 300.00
Notes: MMO hosted 8 veterans and first responders on this trip.
January 2025, Lake Millelacs, Nitti's Hunters Point Resort
Lodging: 4,125.00
Food: 2,534.00
Fuel: 175.00
Equipment: 320.00
Notes: MMO hosted 6 veterans on this trip to include the Minnesota Softball Military Appreciation Foundation. As a benefactor for 2025, we as an organization wanted to showcase to their foundation what we offer as an organization.
February 2025 LOTW, River Bend Resort
Our 1 year anniversary trip brings us back to River Bend Resort!
Lodging:
Food: (Included)
Fuel:
Equipment: 0.00
Notes: MMO hosted 10 Veterans and First Responders on this trip