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Wounded Warriors

EIN 86-1336741 · The Woodlands, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WOUNDED WARRIORS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS IN NEED WITH A FOCUS ON HELPING THEM ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SUCCESS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, FAMILY SUPPORT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND BASIC NEEDS.

Income
$571,632
Spending
$702,604
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
217
Highest pay
$81,545, president

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $272,737 spent. WOUNDED WARRIORS FACILITATED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROVIDING SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP, INCLUDING HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND EMERGENCY LIVING EXPENSES WHEN MEDICALLY OR SERVICE-RELATED ISSUES WERE DOCUMENTED. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUAL VETERANS; ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS (SUCH AS LANDLORDS, UTILITY COMPANIES, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, OR OTHER VENDORS) UPON RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING INVOICES, AGREEMENTS, AND ITEMIZED EXPENSE DETAILS. APPROXIMATELY 972 INDIVIDUALS WERE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORTED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S VETERAN AND FAMILY SUPPORT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.
  2. $116,076 spent. WOUNDED WARRIORS PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING VETERANS TO ADDRESS UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED FUNDING FOR MEDICAL TREATMENTS, THERAPY SERVICES, REHABILITATION SUPPORT, AND OTHER RELATED HEALTHCARE EXPENSES NOT FULLY COVERED BY INSURANCE OR VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS NOT PAID DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUAL VETERANS; INSTEAD, ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS (SUCH AS MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR VENDORS) UPON RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (INCLUDING INVOICES, TREATMENT PLANS, AND ITEMIZED EXPENSE DETAILS). THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, APPROXIMATELY 156 VETERANS RECEIVED CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $61,475 spent. WOUNDED WARRIORS PROVIDED FINANCIAL GRANTS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES, INCLUDING VETERAN WELLNESS, RECOVERY, AND REINTEGRATION, AS WELL AS BROADER COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVES. GRANTMAKING PRIORITIZED ORGANIZATIONS DEMONSTRATING MEASURABLE IMPACT AND STRONG ACCOUNTABILITY. DURING 2025, GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, FEEDING AMERICA, AR RESEARCH ALLIANCE, AND AMERICARES FOUNDATION, INC. ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THESE GRANTS ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE I.

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 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 December 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 April 2021.

    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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