Wheelchairs For Warriors is located in Kemah, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wheelchairs For Warriors employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wheelchairs For Warriors 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 12/2021, Wheelchairs For Warriors generated $551.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 69.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $463.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 73.8% per year over the past 4 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHEELCHAIRS FOR WARRIORS DESIGNS, BUILDS, AND DELIVERS CUSTOM-FIT, COMPLEX-REHAB MOBILITY SOLUTIONS TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WHEELCHAIR PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNS, BUILDS AND DELIVERS CUSTOMIZED ENHANCED-MOBILITY WHEELCHAIRS TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. A REHAB SEATING SPECIALIST/ENGINEER VISITS EACH RECIPIENT IN PERSON TO MEASURE THEIR BODIES, DETERMINE THEIR ABILITIES/DISABILITES, ASSESS THEIR WANTS/NEEDS/DESIRES TO DESIGN A WHEELCHAIR UNIQUE TO THEIR SITUATION, LIFESTYLE AND CAPABILITIES. THE CHAIRS ARE DESIGNED AT THE HEADQUARTERS IN TEXAS, BUILT BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THEN PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO THE RECIPIENT AT THEIR HOME BY THE REHAB SEATING SPECIALIST AND SOMEONE FROM OUR ORGANIZATION. THE RECIPIENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE GIVEN AN EXTENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THEIR NEW EQUIPMENT SO THEY CAN USE IT SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:THROUGH GRASS-ROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVATES COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NATION TO INVEST IN VETERAN ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT. IT INSPIRES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO SERVE AND LEAD WITHIN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALIGNS ITSELF WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO BRING AWARENESS OF OUR RECIPIENTS NEEDS AND CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDE.
EDUCATION WE ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ADVERSE EFFECTS IMMOBILITY AND ISOLATION CAUSE WITHIN THE INJURED VETERAN COMMUNITY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY AS WELL AS PHYSICALLY. THE RAMIFICATIONS ARE FELT FIRST IN THE VETERAN'S FAMILY, THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY AND THE LARGER VETERAN POPULATION. WE EDUCATE TO BRING AWARENESS OF THE OVERSIGHTS AND SHORTFALLS IN CARE OF THIS UNDER-SERVED SEGMENT OF THE VETERAN POPULATION, AND PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF TIME AND RESOURCES SO THAT NO VETERAN IS 'LEFT BEHIND' ON THE HOME FIELD. WE ALSO EDUCATE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN ENHANCED MOBILITY, SO THAT OUR INJURED VETERANS DO NOT HAVE TO 'MAKE DO'. ONCE PEOPLE KNOW OF THE LARGER CHALLENGES, THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO FORM COLLABORATIONS, NETWORKS FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AND HELP DELIVER SOLUTIONS. EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Crystal Laramore Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,188 |
Myrna Trevino President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ray Cunningham Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cynthia Cedillos Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jerry Lara Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jay Mincks Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $68,363 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $355,459 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $423,822 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $118,554 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $551,276 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $565 |
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. | $80,188 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,412 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,545 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,201 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,318 |
Advertising and promotion | $82,507 |
Office expenses | $8,287 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,896 |
Travel | $28,195 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,316 |
Insurance | $1,002 |
All other expenses | $1,389 |
Total functional expenses | $463,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,900 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $87,785 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,873 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,564 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $318,122 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,032 |
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 | $1,692 |
Total liabilities | $30,724 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $287,398 |
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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $318,122 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wheelchairs For Warriors has recieved totaling $14,721.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,044 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,677 |
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