Warrior Rizen Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE INITIAL MISSION OF THE CHARITY IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS BENEFITTING VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WHO SUFFER FROM VARIOUS MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES FROM THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. THE CHARITY'S GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE ASSISTANCE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH EFFORTS RELATED TO VARIOUS MENTAL WELLNESS, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND OTHER ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH COMBAT SOLDIERS RETURNING FROM SERVICE, INCLUDING PTSD AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THE CHARITY WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, JOB TRAINING TO VARIOUS YOUTH GROUPS TO PREPARE YOUNG ADULTS FOR SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $290,419
- Spending
- $201,988
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 10.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 330% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $199,723 spent. THE CHARITY WILL IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ENROLLEES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN SKILLS IN DEALING WITH SUCH ISSUES. THE CHARITY MAY WORK WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING SIMILAR SERVICES TO DEVELOP SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. APPLICANTS WILL BE AWARDED BASED PRIMARILY ON THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S FAMILY AND THE LEVEL OF POTENTIAL NEEDS AND/OR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR OTHER POTENTIAL DISABILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL. THE CHARITY PLANS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS OR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO OBTAIN TREATMENT AND TO ADVANCE RESEARCH ON BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT OF SUCH ISSUES. SUCH SERVICES WILL ALSO INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL THERAPY AND EDUCATION OFFERED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.THE CHARITY PLANS TO RETAIN TRAINED AND EXPERIENCES CLINICIANS TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONALINFORMATION, OFFER OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RETREATS WHERE THESE AND OTHER SKILLS MAY BE LEARNED AND TO ALLOW THE SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE SIMILAR TREATMENTS, MANY OF WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY COMMON INSURANCE POLICIES, AND THECHARITY PLANS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE VALUABLE TREATMENTS TO FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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