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Wheelchairs for Warriors

EIN 81-4602791 · Livingston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WHEELCHAIRS FOR WARRIORS DESIGNS, BUILDS, AND DELIVERS CUSTOM-FIT, COMPLEX-REHAB MOBILITY SOLUTIONS TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Income
$796,017
Spending
$665,999
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
4
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$154,900, executive director

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (3)
  1. $150,226 spent. DAILY LIVING WHEELCHAIR PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNS, CUSTOMIZES, AND DELIVERS ENHANCED MOBILITY WHEELCHAIRS TO VETERNANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WHO WERE INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. EACH WHEELCHAIR IS INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO MEET THE RECIPIENTS PHYSICAL NEEDS, LIFESTYLE, AND LONG-TERM MOBILITY GOALS. A CERTIFIED REHABILITION SEATING SPECIALIST AND ENGINEER CONDUCTS IN IN-PERSON EVALUATION WITH EACH RECIPIENT TO ASSESS PHYSICAL ABILITIES, SEATING REQUIREMENTS, DAILY LIVING CHALLENGES, AND PERSONAL PREFERENCES. BASED ON THIS ASSESSMENT, A CUSTOMIZED MOBILITY SOLUTION IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE, COMFORT, SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. WHEELCHAIRS ARE DESIGNED AT THE ORGANIZATIONS TEXAS HEADQUARTERS AND MANUFACTURED TO THE RECIPIENTS SPECIFICATIONS. ONCE COMPLETED, THE EQUIPMENT IS PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO THE RECIPIENTS HOME BY THE REHABILIATION SEATING SPECIALIST AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION. RECIPIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO ENSURE SAFE, CONFIDENT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY DAY LIVING.
  2. $166,559 spent. ADAPTIVE SPORTS WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNS, CUSTOMIZES AND DELIVERS ADAPTIVE SPORTS WHEELCHAIRS FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHO CANNOT GET SERVED VIA THE VA OR WORKERS COMPENSATION. THESE SPECIALIZED WHEELCHAIRS SUPPORT REHABILIATION, ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, INDEPENDENCE AND LONG-TERM WELLNESS WHILE HELPING WARRIORS RECONNECT WITH THE TEAMWORK AND SENSE OF PURPOSE OFTEN LOST AFTER INJURY AND TRANSITION FROM SERVICE. EACH RECIPIENT RECEIVES AN IN-PERSON EVALUATION BY A CERTIFIED REHABILIATION SEATING SPECIALIST TO NEEDS, PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND ATHLETIC GOALS. BASED ON THIS ASSESSMENT, AN ADAPTIVE SPORTS WHEELCHAIR IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY, COMFORT, DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE FOR RECREATIONAL, COMPETIVE AND PARALYMPIC-LEVEL ATHLETICS THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES AS A PROACTIVE MENTAL WELLNESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE BY REDUCTING ISOLATION, REBUILDING CONFIDENCE AND RECONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO A MISSION ORIENTED COMMUNITY THROUGH ADAPTIVE SPORTS, PEER ENGAGEMENT AND TEAM-BASED ACTIVITIES.
  3. $194,339 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR INJURED VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH GRASSROOTS OUTREACH, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERISM AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SERVE AS LOCAL ADVOCATES WHO RAISE AWARENESS, ORGANIZE EVENTS SUPPORT RECIPIENTS AND PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE ISOLATION AMONG INJURED WARRIOS BY CONNECITING THEM WITH SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES, PEER NETWORKS AND OPPORTUNITES FOR CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT. THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS, WFW RAISES AWARENESS OF THE MOBILITY AND REHABILIATION NEEDS FACING INJURED VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WHILE EXPANDING LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR RECIPIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BY COMBINING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH DIRECT SUPPORT, WFW BUILDS RESILIENT COMMUNITIES COMMITTED TO HONORING SERVICE AND SACRIFICE THROUGH ACTION, LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUED CARE.

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 November 2017.

    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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