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Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

EIN 20-0067633 · San Diego, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. WFFS is committed to supporting warriors in a variety of ways, providing quality-of-life items and numerous support services designed to assist them and their families during recovery.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
31.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
3
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$178,955, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $791,869 spent. HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE WARRIOR AND HIS OR HER FAMILY IMMEDIATELY UPON THE WARRIORS ARRIVAL AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, OR CAMP PENDLETON HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CLOTHING AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS OF COMFORT TO AID IN THE WARRIORS RECOVERY FROM A SOMETIMES LENGTHY AND SIGNIFICANT RECOVERY PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION PAYS FOR THE WARRIORS FAMILY MEMBERS TRAVEL COSTS TO BE IN SAN DIEGO TO ASSIST THEIR WARRIORS RECOVERY PROCESS.
  2. $791,870 spent. REHABILITATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FUNDS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO AID THE WARRIORS RECOVERY. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING SEVERAL ATHLETIC/SPORTS TEAMS, PROVIDING NECESSARY AIDS E.G. SERVICE DOGS, SPECIAL PROSTHETICS, MODIFIED WHEELCHAIRS, FUNDING CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND FUNDING OTHER MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RUNS AN ANNUAL RADIO-THON WITH THE PROCEEDS SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD SENDING HUNDREDS OF WOUNDED HEROES HOME EACH YEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
  3. $751,764 spent. FREEDOM STATION THE FACILITY IS A SELF-CONTAINED AND GATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY, OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION, WITH EIGHT BUNGALOW STYLE HOMES AND ONE APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR SEPARATE APARTMENTS. THE FACILITY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2011, WITH CLOSE COOPERATION AND GUIDANCE FROM MEDICAL PERSONNEL AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO. FREEDOM STATION PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GUIDANCE TO OUR NATIONS INJURED NAD DISABLED MILITARY HEROES WHO ARE MEDICALLY RETIRED OR DISCHARGED. WE WILL AID THEM AS THEY BEGIN THE TRANSITION FROM DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM TO PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF AMERICAS CIVILIAN WORK FORCE. FREEDOM STATION WILL ALSO ENABLE PERSONAL INTERACTION BETWEEN OUR MILITARY WARRIORS AND UNIQUELY QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN ASSIST THEM.
  4. WITH MANY OF THE CHALLENGES THEY WILL FACE DURING THE TRANSITION OF CIVILIAN LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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