Wounded Warrior Project
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Wounded Warrior Project meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 11.
Mailing List Removal/Phone List Removal
The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 11.
Stated Purpose:
"to serve veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2011."
Year, State Incorporated:
2005, VA
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) reports that it works to honor and empower wounded veterans and service members through the provision of free programs and services to fill gaps in government care. The organization offers veterans the tools to maintain healthy relationships with family and friends and pursue life goals without the stigmas associated with mental health issues. WWP's programs include interactive programs, outdoor rehabilitative retreats, peer support, and professional services. The organization offers benefits assistance, financial education, and employment assistance services to encourage economic empowerment for injured veterans to provide long-term financial stability for themselves and their families. WWP states that it sponsors disabled veteran athletes, offers grants for transportation services for hospital stays, provides benefits towards counselors as wounded or disabled veterans return home, and distributes necessities and comfort items to those wounded or disabled in military hospitals. The organization also offers a peer mentoring and an alumni program. In addition, the policy and government affairs program advocates for injured veterans and their families in local and national advocacy and on legislative issues.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Wounded Warrior Project's program expenses were:
Financial wellness programs: $52,112,097
Mental health and wellness programs: $122,915,729
Independence program: $59,041,808
Alumni connection programs: $54,088,120
Physical health and wellness programs: $24,950,017
Community partnerships: $19,672,231
Government relations: $7,162,558
Total Program Expenses: $339,942,558
Chief Executive
Walter E. Piatt, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$501,673
Chair of the Board
Ken Hunzeker
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Chief Executive Officer, Vectrus
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
893
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
WWP incurred joint costs of $40,718,004 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $29,447,341 was allocated to program expenses and $11,270,663 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $417,124,977, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Wounded Warrior Project's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $84,433,792 |
| Contributions | $332,691,185 |
| Other income | $2,814,742 |
| Interest and dividends, net | $12,570,263 |
| Realized gain on investments, net | $3,041,755 |
| Unrealized gain on investments, net | $39,458,842 |
| Total Income | $475,010,579 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 20% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $475,010,579 |
| Total expenses: | $448,365,790 |
| Program expenses | $339,942,558 |
| Fundraising expenses | $88,521,605 |
| Administrative expenses | $19,901,627 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $26,644,789 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $504,853,730 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $531,498,519 |
| Total Liabilities | $58,587,282 |
| Total Assets | $590,085,801 |
Note: According to WWP's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended September 30, 2023, the organization received $84,433,792 in contributed goods and services including public service announcements ($80,447,233), other ($1,846,875), public awareness ($1,461,060), and professional providers and contract services ($678,624).
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Report completed by:
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