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Eod Warrior Foundation Inc

EIN 20-8618412 · Niceville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE EOD FAMILY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
37.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
9
Volunteers
1,544
Highest pay
$98,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $235,365 spent. THE EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EOD WARRIORS AND FAMILIES TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDENS AND STRESS DURING THEIR MOST DIFFICULT TIMES. THIS ASSISTANCE SUPPORTS WOUNDED EOD WARRIOR FAMILIES AND THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN EOD WARRIORS. THESE AWARDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS, CHILDCARE, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND DEBT RELIEF.
  2. $365,000 spent. THE EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION AWARDS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO EOD FAMILY MEMBERS, WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN AND WOUNDED EOD WARRIORS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INTENDED TO ASSIST WITH TUITION, BOOKS, AND FEES AT TWO- AND FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND TO TRADE SCHOOLS. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AWARDED COMPETITIVELY TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS BASED ON MERIT IN CATEGORIES THAT INCLUDE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND ESSAYS.
  3. $208,929 spent. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE COMFORT, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF WOUNDED AND FALLEN EOD WARRIORS, AND TO CONNECT THEM WITH SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND OTHER FAMILIES TO LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THE FOUNDATION STAFF REACHES OUT TO FAMILIES TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ORGANIZE THERAPEUTIC HEALING RETREATS FOR WARRIORS, CAREGIVERS, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES, AND TO HELP GET THEM CONNECTED TO THE EOD COMMUNITY. TYPES OF OUR SUPPORT AND RESOURCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: CONNECTIONS TO FELLOW WARRIORS FOR PEER SUPPORT AND MENTORING; VISITS AND SUSTAINED OUTREACH AND CONTACT WITH WARRIORS; MORALE EVENTS THAT INCLUDED RETREATS, DINNERS AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES; CONNECTING WARRIORS TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS, JOB PREPAREDNESS ASSISTANCE, HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE COMFORT, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF WOUNDED AND FALLEN EOD WARRIORS, AND TO CONNECT THEM WITH SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND OTHER FAMILIES TO LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THE FOUNDATION STAFF REACHES OUT TO FAMILIES TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ORGANIZE THERAPEUTIC HEALING RETREATS FOR WARRIORS, CAREGIVERS, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES, AND TO HELP GET THEM CONNECTED TO THE EOD COMMUNITY. TYPES OF OUR SUPPORT AND RESOURCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: CONNECTIONS TO FELLOW WARRIORS FOR PEER SUPPORT AND MENTORING; VISITS AND SUSTAINED OUTREACH AND CONTACT WITH WARRIORS; MORALE EVENTS THAT INCLUDED RETREATS, DINNERS AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES; CONNECTING WARRIORS TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS, JOB PREPAREDNESS ASSISTANCE, HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT.
  4. $929,053 spent. THE EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO HONORING THE LEGACY OF OUR FALLEN EOD WARRIORS BY PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE EOD MEMORIAL AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE IN FLORIDA. THE EOD MEMORIAL HONORS EOD WARRIORS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES WHILE CARRYING OUT AN EOD MISSION. NAMES ON THE MEMORIAL DATE BACK TO THE FORMATION OF THE EOD SPECIALTY IN WORLD WAR II.
  5. THE EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO HONORING THE LEGACY OF OUR FALLEN EOD WARRIORS BY PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE EOD MEMORIAL AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE IN FLORIDA. THE EOD MEMORIAL HONORS EOD WARRIORS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES WHILE CARRYING OUT AN EOD MISSION. NAMES ON THE MEMORIAL DATE BACK TO THE FORMATION OF THE EOD SPECIALTY IN WORLD WAR II.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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