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Hooah Wi

EIN 92-1335440 · Green Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ELIMINATE SUICIDE WITH A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO THE OVERALL WELLNESS OF SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$461,390
Spending
$302,677
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$44,013, executive director

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $263,835 spent. SUPPORT OF OVERALL WELNESS OF SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS. HOOAH PROVIDES DIRECT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH PTSD, TBI, AND TRAUMA COPING. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CERITIFIED PROFESSIONALS WHO CONSISTENTLY EVOLVE THEIR APPROACH TO TREATING THESE ISSUES IN A WAY THAT FEELS MANAGEABLE FOR THE VETERAN IS WHAT ALLOWS US TO BE UNIQUELY POSITIONED AND DESIRED FOR THIS SERVICE. WARRIOR WELLNESS OFFERS A LOW BARRIER FOR ENTRY AND UNIQUE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TWO-DAY RETREATS AND PROJECT NIGHTS THAT ALLOW FOR ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER VETERANS AND CREATE COMFORT IN LEARNING AND GROWING IN NEW AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND SKILLS. HOOAH WI AND PARTNERS WORK TO CREATE COMMUNITY, PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES, AND LESSEN WORRY OF OTHERWISE BURDENSOME AND/OR UNEXPECTED EXPENSES.

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 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 March 2023.

    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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