Warriors For Freedom Foundation is located in Edmond, OK. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Warriors For Freedom Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Warriors For Freedom Foundation 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, Warriors For Freedom Foundation generated $577.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $534.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE WARRIORS FOR FREEDOM FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE COMMUNITY, CONSTANT SUPPORT, AND YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES, WHERE WE CAN RESTORE HOPE, RENEW PURPOSE, AND REVITALIZE OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WARRIOR SCUBA WAS LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF OUR MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF SCUBA DIVING. WARRIORS FOR FREEDOM HAS PARTNERED WITH BLUEWATER DIVERS OF OKLAHOMA CITY TO ASIIST US IN PROVIDING THE PROPER TRAINING AND EDUCTION TO BECOME PADI CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVERS. RESEARCH SHOWS SCUBA CAN HELP CREATE A SENSE OF PURPOSE, CAMARADERIE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THAT THE SERVICE MEMBER EXPERIENCED DURING THEIR TIME IN UNIFORM. SCUBA HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATE THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS BATTLING PTSD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND DEPRESSION IN AN ENVIRONMENT FOUND NOWHERE ELSE ON EARTH.
WE OFFER PROGRAMS, ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND CRITICAL SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE CAMARADERIE, AND CHAMPIONS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THOSE WE SERVE. THE ORGANIZATION IS WELL KNOWN FOR PROVIDING ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THOSE WHO FACE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), COMBAT STRESS REACTION (CSR) AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES (TBI), AS WELL AS ACUTELY FOCUSING ON SUICIDE PREVENTION VIA THE R22 CAMPAIGN.
WARRIOR SCUBA WAS LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF OUR MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF SCUBA DIVING. WARRIORS FOR FREEDOM HAS PARTNERED WITH BLUEWATER DIVERS OF OKLAHOMA CITY TO ASIIST US IN PROVIDING THE PROPER TRAINING AND EDUCTION TO BECOME PADI CERTIFIED OPEN WATER DIVERS. RESEARCH SHOWS SCUBA CAN HELP CREATE A SENSE OF PURPOSE, CAMARADERIE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THAT THE SERVICE MEMBER EXPERIENCED DURING THEIR TIME IN UNIFORM. SCUBA HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATE THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS BATTLING PTSD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND DEPRESSION IN AN ENVIRONMENT FOUND NOWHERE ELSE ON EARTH.
WE OFFER PROGRAMS, ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND CRITICAL SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE CAMARADERIE, AND CHAMPIONS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THOSE WE SERVE. THE ORGANIZATION IS WELL KNOWN FOR PROVIDING ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THOSE WHO FACE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), COMBAT STRESS REACTION (CSR) AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES (TBI), AS WELL AS ACUTELY FOCUSING ON SUICIDE PREVENTION VIA THE R22 CAMPAIGN.
WFF PROVIDES OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES OF ALL KINDS TO ENGAGE MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF ALL PHYSICAL ABILITIES . OUR WARRIORS ENJOY ACTIVITIES LIKE HUNTING, SKEET, MOTOCROSS, CAMPING AND MORE TO PROVIDE PURPOSE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CAMARADERIE WHILE COPING WITH THE IMPACTS OF THEIR SERVICE, INCREASING THEIR RESILIENCE AND IMPROVING THEIR LONG TERM PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
WFF PROVIDES OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES OF ALL KINDS TO ENGAGE MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF ALL PHYSICAL ABILITIES . OUR WARRIORS ENJOY ACTIVITIES LIKE HUNTING, SKEET, MOTOCROSS, CAMPING AND MORE TO PROVIDE PURPOSE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CAMARADERIE WHILE COPING WITH THE IMPACTS OF THEIR SERVICE, INCREASING THEIR RESILIENCE AND IMPROVING THEIR LONG TERM PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 WE LAUNCHED A REMEMBERING THE 22 CAMPAIGN IN HONOR OF THE 22 CONFIRMED VETERANS WHO WERE COMMITTING SUICIDE EACH DAY DUE TO UNTREATED COMBAT-RELATED STRESSORS AND INJURIES. ALTHOUGH GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS NOW 17, THE MISSION IS FAR FROM OVER. WARRIORS FOR FREEDOM FOUNDATION PROVIDES MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND WELLNESS SUPPORT TO OUR NATIONS HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARENESS, SPECIFICALLY POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), COMBAT STRESS REACTION (CSR) AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI).
ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 WE LAUNCHED A REMEMBERING THE 22 CAMPAIGN IN HONOR OF THE 22 CONFIRMED VETERANS WHO WERE COMMITTING SUICIDE EACH DAY DUE TO UNTREATED COMBAT-RELATED STRESSORS AND INJURIES. ALTHOUGH GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS NOW 17, THE MISSION IS FAR FROM OVER. WARRIORS FOR FREEDOM FOUNDATION PROVIDES MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND WELLNESS SUPPORT TO OUR NATIONS HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARENESS, SPECIFICALLY POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), COMBAT STRESS REACTION (CSR) AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erica Walker Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $64,345 |
Denise Martinez Director Ope | Trustee | 40 | $51,938 |
John Bawden Communicatio | Trustee | 40 | $29,167 |
Rob Allen Chair | Trustee | $0 | |
Sam Barnett Vice-Chair | Trustee | $0 | |
Ray Carter Secretary | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $7,904 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $14,648 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $187,196 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,944 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $209,748 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $116,283 |
Investment income | $234 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $226,102 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $577,577 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $166,094 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,688 |
Payroll taxes | $9,671 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,371 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,345 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,072 |
Office expenses | $77,614 |
Information technology | $10,630 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,000 |
Travel | $71,932 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,606 |
Interest | $2,338 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,785 |
All other expenses | $54,643 |
Total functional expenses | $534,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,407 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,102 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $36,954 |
Total assets | $164,463 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,162 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $5,089 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $159,374 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $164,463 |