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Wounded Warrior Project

The greatest casualty is being forgotten

three stars

86.49

4899 Belfort Road Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
tel: (877) 832-6997   Web Site
EIN: 20-2370934

Board Leadership
Jonathan Woodson
Chair

CEO
Michael Linnington
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.49 three stars
  Financial 81.14 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Our purpose is: to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women; to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Our purpose is: to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women; to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

81.14

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 08/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 71.5%
  Administrative Expenses 5.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 22.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.25
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.17
  Program Expenses Growth 10.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Wounded Warrior Project on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Wounded Warrior Project on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Wounded Warrior Project (FL) 86.49 three stars
Operation Support Our Troops-America (IL) 95.53 four stars
Warrior Foundation Freedom Station (CA) 97.41 four stars
United Through Reading (CA) 95.75 four stars
Lone Survivor Foundation (TX) 88.49 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $264,364,418
   Federated Campaigns $711,947
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,194,854
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $266,271,219
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $266,271,219
   Other Revenue $16,185,549
TOTAL REVENUE $282,456,768
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $201,048,827
   Administrative Expenses $15,285,171
   Fundraising Expenses $66,311,184
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $282,645,182
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-188,414
   
Net Assets $308,762,211

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Mental Health and Wellness $62,679,772 31.2%
Connection $45,820,865 22.8%
Financial Wellness $31,485,656 15.7%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-09 08/01/2020 86.49 three stars
2018-09 07/01/2019 86.45 three stars
2017-09 08/01/2018 86.02 three stars
2016-09 02/01/2018 88.67 three stars
2016-09 11/01/2017 88.52 three stars
2015-09 02/01/2017 90.49 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 82.10 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 07/01/2015 84.52 three stars
2013-09 12/22/2014 86.11 three stars
2012-09 10/01/2013 84.39 three stars
2011-09 10/01/2012 84.18 three stars
2010-09 12/23/2011 83.37 three stars
2010-09 09/20/2011 83.13 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 09/01/2010 78.66 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 20-2370934
Name in IRS Master File WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC
NTEE Code P60
NTEE Classification Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash)
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 2005
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$281,594 0.09% Michael S. Linnington Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$315,189 0.11% Jennifer M. Silva Chief Program Officer
$295,911 0.10% Eric S. Miller Chief Financial Officer
$289,193 0.10% Gary A. Corless Chief Development Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Wounded Warrior Project (FL) 86.49 three stars
Hope For The Warriors® (VA) 91.16 four stars
CIA Officers Memorial Foundation (VA) 99.10 four stars
United Through Reading (CA) 95.75 four stars
Blue Star Families (CA) 94.91 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Wounded Warrior Project
4899 Belfort Road
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
tel: (877) 832-6997
fax: (904) 296-7347
EIN: 20-2370934

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 758516
Topeka, KS 66675

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Board Leadership

Jonathan Woodson
Chair

CEO

Michael Linnington
Chief Executive Officer

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