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Organization Mission
Our mission is to empower veterans through local community groups, businesses, and collaborative activities, focusing on Charity and Veterans Support. We foster a st ... (More)
Rating Information
Not currently rated
Ratings are calculated from one or more beacon scores. Currently, we require either an Accountability & Finance beacon or an Impact & Measurement beacon to be eligible for a Charity Navigator rating. Note: The absence of a rating does not indicate a positive or negative assessment; it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated this organization.
See rating report below to learn why this organization is not currently eligible.
Historical Ratings
Charity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.
Rating histories are available for a growing number of rated organizations. Check back later to see if this organization has a rating history!
Wounded Warriors cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 2 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 2 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Wounded Warriors under the EIN: 86-1336741.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Wounded Warriors, Wounded Warriors will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Dillon Parkes, Director
$69,980
Sharika Parkes, Secretary Board
$0
Lynn Rahman, Treasurer Board
$0
Chris Senn, Director
$0
Austin Parkes, Director
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2023
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Wounded Warriors) or EIN (861336741) in the 'Search Term' field.
Impact & Measurement
Not Currently Scored
Wounded Warriors cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Measurement methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Does your organization collect feedback (i.e., perceptions, opinions, concerns) from the people meant to ultimately benefit from your mission?
Yes
Feedback Usage
100 out of 100 points
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations
To inform the development of new programs/projects
To identify where we are less inclusive across demographic groups
To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
Practices
100 out of 100 points
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.)
We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.)
We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
Challenges
100 out of 100 points
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get people to respond to requests for feedback
Equity Strategies™
Unscored
0% of Culture & Community score
Leadership & Adaptability
Score
100
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
Our mission is to empower veterans through local community groups, businesses, and collaborative activities, focusing on Charity and Veterans Support. We foster a strong support network that enables veterans to achieve stability and success. By partnering exclusively with like-minded organizations, we amplify our impact, ensuring no veteran is left behind. Together, we honor our veterans' service, sacrifices, and help them build a brighter future.
Vision Statement
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
We believe in the strength and resilience of our veterans. We are dedicated to empowering them to ac
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Providing comprehensive support services for veterans experiencing homelessness: Our organization aims to address the issue of veteran homelessness by providing a range of services.
Goal Two: Increasing access to educational and career opportunities for veterans: We recognize that many veterans face barriers to accessing higher education and meaningful employment.
Goal Three: Enhancing veterans' physical and mental health: We understand that veterans may experience unique physical and mental health challenges as a result of their service.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
The program includes a combination of classroom training, on-the-job learning opportunities, and one-on-one coaching and mentoring. The curriculum covers topics such as effective communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Additionally, the program includes workshops on diversity, equity, and inclusion, to ensure that our leaders are equipped to lead and work effectively in teams that are diverse, inclusive and respectful of all veterans.
The program is open to all staff members, regardless of their current role or level of experience, and participation is encouraged. We have also made sure that the program is flexible and can be tailored to meet the individual needs and learning styles of participants.
We believe that investing in leadership development is critical to the success of our organization, and we are committed to providing our staff members with the resources they need to grow and develop as leaders.
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative Engagement
Thought Leadership
Social Promotion
Civic Engagement
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Adaptability Statement
30 out of 30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In the last year, our organization faced significant external changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the programs and services we offered were impacted, and we had to quickly adapt to ensure that we could continue to serve veterans in our community.
One of the biggest challenges we faced was the loss of revenue from events and fundraisers that were no longer possible to hold due to social distancing restrictions. To address this, we had to restructure our budget, and we also launched an online fundraising campaign to help fill the gap.
Another challenge was the sudden shift to remote working, which required us to quickly set up remote access to our systems and ensure that our staff had the necessary equipment and technology to work from home. We also had to develop new protocols to maintain social distancing during in-person interactions with veterans.
Despite these challenges, we were able to adapt and continue to provide essential services to veterans. We increased our telehealth and virtual counseling services, expanded our outreach and engagement efforts, and worked with other organizations to provide food and other essential items to veterans in need.
Overall, our organization's ability to adapt and continue to serve veterans during the pandemic is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff and volunteers. We are proud to have been able to continue to support veterans during this difficult time.