Wounded Warriors Family Support meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
2004, NE
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Stated Purpose
"to provide better quality of life to military personnel and their families, wounded, injured or killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and to provide financial funding to other veteran organizations with similar missions."
Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) reports that it serves the families of United States soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who have been wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. The organization's Mobility is Freedom program provides grants to vetted wounded service members for the purchase of a Ford vehicle that includes any necessary modifications. WWFS' caregiver respite program offers respite and supplemental services including secondary caregiver assistance, respite aid for remote areas, and short-term child care relief. The organization also offers family retreats, job training classes and certification programs, and financial support for unmet needs including auto repairs, medical and dental expenses, and assistance with home modifications. In 2019, WWFS states that it awarded 1,136 financial grants to families to assist with bills and daily necessities. The organization reports that it also offered respite services to 145 families, hosted 85 families at its retreats, had 34 veterans complete its job training program, and provided vehicles to 21 families.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Wounded Warriors Family Support's program expenses were:
Program services |
$3,305,423 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,305,423 |
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Chief Executive
Kate McCauley, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Lieutenant John B. Sylvester
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, United States Army
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Board Size
8
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Paid Staff Size
9
*2020 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Kate McCauley assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2020. Her compensation is not available at this time. In 2019, Colonel John D. Folsom served as WWFS' President, receiving $110,000 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,843,914 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 Warriors Family Support's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$4,495,605 |
In-kind contributions |
$348,309 |
Realized and unrealized gain on investments |
$51,347 |
Interest and dividend income |
$23,923 |
Capital gain distributions |
$5,706 |
Loss on disposition of assets |
($215) |
Total Income |
$4,924,675 |
- Programs: 88%
- Fundraising: 7%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$4,924,675 |
Program expenses |
$3,305,423 |
Fundraising expenses |
$249,671 |
Administrative expenses |
$211,258 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,766,352 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,158,323 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$2,594,095 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$3,752,418 |
Total Liabilities |
$453,432 |
Total Assets |
$4,205,850 |
Note: According to WWFS' 2019 audited financial statements, the organization received $348,309 in contributed goods and services including tickets ($159,287), job training services ($150,000), and equipment and materials ($39,022).