Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc has awarded 234 individual grants totaling $9,264,382. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO THE FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS KILLED IN COMBAT AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL FUNDING TO OTHER VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MOBILITY IS FREEDOM PROGRAM AIMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOUNDED VETERANS MISSING LIMBS BY PROVIDING VEHICLE GRANTS AND MODIFICATIONS THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE FREE AND INDEPENDENTLY. MANY VETERANS LOSE THEIR DRIVING INDEPENDENCE DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF THE VEHICLE AND THE MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DRIVE. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH SEVERELY INJURED COMBAT VETERANS. THIS INCLUDES THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED AMPUTATIONS, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND SEVERE BURNS.IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING WOUNDED VETERANS, THE PROGRAM ALSO AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR SACRIFICES AND STRUGGLES. WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDED 23 GRANTS TO QUALIFIED WOUNDED VETERANS IN 2023.
UNITED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS FORD (UAW-FORD) IS DEDICATED TO SHOWING APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT TO OUR COUNTRY'S MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR NATION'S MILITARY VETERANS HAVE FULFILLED GREAT COMMITMENTS IN PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY'S FREEDOM.UAW-FORD AND WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT HAVE PARTNERED TO PROVIDE A TRAINING PROGRAM IN WELDING FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS. UAW-FORD IS OFFERING A SIX-WEEK WELDING TRAINING PROGRAM, WHERE SELECTED VETERANS WILL TRAIN AND TEST FOR 6G THROUGH 4F WELDING CERTIFICATION. IN 2023 WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDED TWO CLASSES WITH 14 VETERANS COMPLETING THE COURSE. WWFS PROVIDES BOOTS, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD STIPENDS. SOLDIER SUPPORT IS TO PROVIDE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES UNMET NEEDS BY DIRECT SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING, TRAVEL GRANTS, BACK TO SCHOOL GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, AND NATURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED IN 2023 TO DUNHAM HOUSE TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS.
WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT'S VETERAN AND CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES NATIONWIDE TO VETERANS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES OF WOUNDED WAR VETERANS. OUR PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT FAMILY MEMBERS THRUST INTO THE ROLE OF CAREGIVERS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO KEEP THEIR FAMILIES INTACT WHILE KEEPING THEMSELVES HEALTHY. WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT RESPITE SERVICES INCLUDE SECONDARY CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE, RESPITE AID FOR REMOTE AREAS, AND SHORT-TERM TEMPORARY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF IN-HOME SERVICES, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEDICAL TRAVEL, AND GROCERY ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN ENROLLING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES AND OTHER RESOURCES.
WOUNDED WARRIORS FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDES VACATION RETREATS TO WOUNDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FAMILY RETREATS ALLOW WOUNDED VETERANS TO HEAL AND RECONNECT WITH THEIR LOVED ONES IN A PEACEFUL, NON-STRESS ENVIRONMENT.OUR FAMILY RETREATS GIVE WOUNDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES A BREAK FROM THE PRESSURES OF EVERYDAY LIFE TO TAKE TIME TO BECOME STRONGER AS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WOUNDED VETERANS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DECOMPRESS AND SHARE IN POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING THE BONDS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND MAKING LASTING MEMORIES. WWFS PROVIDES A TRAVEL GRANT AND A STIPEND FOR LODGING. THE RETREATS PROGRAM INCLUDES UNIVERSAL RESORTS ORLANDO & STAYCATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Major General Arnold Fields Ret Vice Chairman Of The Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig A Pirtle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lt Gen John B Sylvester Ret Chairman Of The Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald D Rains Director/secretary-Treasurer (thru 10/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Webb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Rogers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,395,688 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $488,023 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,395,688 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $295,725 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $171,376 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,862,789 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,444,180 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,019,385 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,320 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,660 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $371,719 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,803 |
Payroll taxes | $55,349 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,021 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,114 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $205,476 |
Office expenses | $25,297 |
Information technology | $31,217 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,599 |
Travel | $124,867 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,965 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,626 |
Insurance | $15,819 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,730,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,533,454 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $492,564 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,512 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,920,024 |
Investments—other securities | $111,281 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $971,908 |
Total assets | $6,095,743 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $9,571 |
Total liabilities | $9,571 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,184,931 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $901,241 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,095,743 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc has awarded $1,415,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HOPI VETERANS OFFICE PURPOSE: VETERANS ASSISTANCE FOR UNMET NEEDS IN NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, COVID RELIEF | $20,000 |
OPEN DOOR MISSION PURPOSE: SERVING WOUNDED, INJURED AND CRITICALLY ILL HEREOS/DISABLED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES | $15,000 |
WARRIORS AFIELD LEGACY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO BRING OIF/OEF VETERANS WITH EARLIER GENERATION COMBAT VETERANS FOR THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE IN OUTDOOR HUNTING, FISHING AND OFF ROAD COMRADERY | $120,000 |
DUNHAM HOUSE INC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS. | $1,250,000 |
ZJZ HELPING HANDS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS. | $10,000 |