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Its About the Warriors Foundation

EIN 45-4944662 · Wexford, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER ALL POST 9/11 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA, REGARDLESS IF THEY HAVE BEEN WOUNDED OR HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED, WITH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS THUS, LEADING THEM TO A SUCCESSFUL AND ENRICHED LIFE.

Income
$415,009
Spending
$395,961
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
1
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$85,980, executive director/president/secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $205,598 spent. OUTREACH - THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPORTS EVENTS AT VARIOUS VENUES AND THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THEIR VETERANS WILL ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF A BETTER MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. THIS WILL RESULT IN A SUCCESSFUL AND ENRICHED LIFE FOR THE VETERAN AND THEIR FAMILIES.SPORTS PROGRAMS: SPORTS ALLOW THE VETERAN WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR PHYSICAL INJURIES TO ENGAGE THEMSELVES IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ALLEVIATE STRESS AND ANXIETY THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE WITH OR WITHOUT VISIBLE INJURIES. THE FOUNDATION'S SPORTS PROGRAMS WILL ASSIST VETERANS IN BUILDING THEIR CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND LEADERSHIP ABILITIES THEY ONCE HAD. THE SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDE PITTSBURGH WARTHOGS ICE HOCKEY TEAM, SOFTBALL, GOLF, SCUBA DIVING, ARCHERY, AND MORE.HUNTING AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S HUNTING, FISHING, AND CAMPING ADVENTURES, THEY WILL HELP THEIR VETERANS WITH BUILDING CAMARADERIE AND CONFIDENCE WITH WHAT THE GREAT OUTDOORS HAS TO OFFER. WITH THE FOUNDATION'S SPONSORS, OUTFITTERS, AND GUIDED HUNTS, THIS PROGRAM IS SURE TO BE SOMETHING SPECIAL IN THE LIVES OF THEIR VETERANS.
  2. $31,234 spent. THERAPEUTIC - BY THE FOUNDATION PROVIDING SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS RESOURCES, THEY BELIEVE THE VETERANS WILL OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF POST-WAR TRAUMA. THROUGH VARIOUS INTERACTIVE AND INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS, CLINICS, AND PROGRAMS, THEY BELIEVE THEIR VETERANS MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT BACK INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES MUCH EASIER AND THEY HAVE PARTNERED WITH REGENERATION PITTSBURGH AND DR. THOMAS J. BURNETT, M.D.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 April 2013.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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