Wounded Warrior Project Inc.

“FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS The Form 990 is prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm in conjunction with Wounded Warrior Project's management. All information reported on the Form 990 was provided by Management and reviewed by the accounting firm. The Form 990 is presented to the Audit Committee who reviews, approves and recommends to the Full Board that it be approved for filing. Following full board approval, the Form 990 is electronically filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT WWP ADHERES TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION POLICY ("POLICY") DESIGNED TO FOSTER PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF WWP AND TO PROTECT WWP'S INTERESTS WHEN IT IS CONTEMPLATING ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY REQUIRES DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH NEW BOARD DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EXECUTIVE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE WHO JOINS WWP COMPLETES A GOVERNANCE/CONFLICT OF INTEREST INTAKE FORM. NEW EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A COPY OF THE POLICY AND SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AND HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH IT. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND EMPLOYEE COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE POLICY. COMPLETED ANNUAL FORMS ARE REVIEWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. ADDITIONALLY, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH CURRENT DIRECTOR COMPLETES A QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE "INDEPENDENCE" FOR PURPOSES OF FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1(B). THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY BY REVIEWING ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND TAKING SUCH OTHER ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR EFFECTIVE OVERSIGHT.”

“PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION Compensation for the organization's CEO and COO is determined by the Board of Directors. Compensation for all other officers, key employees and executives is determined by the CEO and COO, based on ranges set by the Board of Directors. Comparability data is used in determining salaries for the CEO, COO, officers, key employees and executives. The organization documents the basis for its compensation determinations in meeting minutes or other internal documents, which are prepared at the time compensation is approved, and reflect the reasons underlying particular compensation determinations.”

“How documents are made available to the public form 990 and financial statements are made available to the public via the organization's website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Wwp's form 1023 is available upon request. Other documents are available upon request at management's discretion from the corporate headquarters at 4899 belfort road, suite 300, jacksonville, fl 32256.”

“ORGANIZATION'S MISSION CONTINUED WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION OR WWP) IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION. wwp was organized on FEBRUARY 23, 2005, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The mission of WWP is to honor and empower wounded warriors. wwp serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound co-incident to their military service on or after september 11, 2001. wwp's vision is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history. WWP connects warriors, their families, and caregivers to peers, programs, and communitites to ensure they have a network of support. WWP serves these groups through free mental and physical health and wellness programs, careers and benefits counseling, and by providing ongoing support for the most serverly injured. WWP empowers warriors to live life on their own terms, mentor fellow veterans and service members, and embody the WWP logo by carrying one another on a path toward recovery.”

“Program service descriptions alumni (continued) - the alumni program had 94,793 warriors and 20,992 family members registered as of september 30, 2016, with a satisfaction rating of 94% for those who participated in alumni program activities. During fiscal year 2016, there were 55,138 in-bound contacts to the wwp resource center. In addition, wwp staff members conducted approximately 96,000 out bound outreach calls to warriors and caregivers.”

“PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Combat Stress Recovery (continued) - WWP challenges warriors to think about goal-setting and understanding their "new normal." Many warriors begin their journey with Project Odyssey, an outdoor, rehabilitative retreat that promotes peer connection, challenging outdoor experiences, and healing with other combat veterans. WWP provides licensed mental health counselors at all Project Odyssey events. The CSRP also provides continued care services to improve warrior resiliency and psychological well-being. This is accomplished through the establishment of goals and the identification and use of community based resources. There were 2,664 participants in Project Odyssey, and 3,837 served through CSRP Continued Care during fiscal year 2016. 88% of Project Odyssey participants reported they learned useful or very useful PTSD coping skills. 76% of Continued Care participants received mental health support 90 days after program participation. In addition, in order to enhance access and provide Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") and Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") treatment through an integrated care model, WWP has established the Warrior Care Network. Warrior Care Network consists of four national leading academic medical centers ("AMCs") that connect warriors and their families with world-class, evidence-based mental health care. These AMCs provide warriors with multi-week, intensive outpatient programs and individualized care. WWP has committed to provide institutional and financial support to the AMCs. WWP distributed $20,700,000 in grants to the AMCs during the year ended September 30, 2016.”

“PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Independence Program (continued) - The Independence Program is a team effort, bringing together the warrior and his or her full support team while creating an individualized plan for each warrior - focusing on goals that provide a future with purpose, at no cost to the warrior and his or her support team. It's designed as a comprehensive long-term partnership intended to adapt to the warrior's ever-changing needs. The Independence Program provides support and training for involvement in meaningful activities, including social and recreational, wellness, volunteer work, education, and other life skills. Services provided include case management, life skills training, home care, transportation, and residential options. The Independence Program served 615 Alumni, and 495 caregivers. 63% of respondents reported their quality of life has maintained or improved since entering the Independence Program.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS BENEFITS SERVICE - To help warriors make the most of their benefits and successfully transition to life after injury, WWP provides the tools they need to become financially secure. THE BENEFITS SERVICE TEAM ENSURES WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, AS WELL AS WWP'S FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER INJURY. A key part of THE benefits service PROGRAM is support and education for warriors, as well as their family members and caregivers. WWP has a team of highly trained personnel that are accredited by the Department of Veteran Affairs AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. WWP PERSONNEL WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH AGENCY SO THEY CAN WALK WARRIORS THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS. WHEN A CLAIM IS FILED, WWP MAKES SURE IT IS PROCESSED CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME AND GUIDES INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS THROUGH THIS CRUCIAL PART OF THEIR TRANSITION. In FY16, there were 7,025 served through benefits service, with an economic impact of $80.8 million in benefit awards. Total Benefits Service expenses were $15,838,698, including grants of $1,595,985, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. PHYSICAL HEALTH & WELLNESS - Physical Health & Wellness (PH&W) programs are designed to reduce stress, combat depression, and promote an overall healthy and active lifestyle by encouraging participation in fun, educational activities. PH&W has something to offer warriors in every stage of recovery. Four focus areas are Inclusive Sports, Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness. In fiscal year 2016, there were 16,801 participants in WWP PH&W programs. 98% of respondents stated that as a result of their experience in a WWP PH&W event, they will seek out other physical fitness, nutrition, or wellness opportunities. Total PH&W expenses were $15,193,100, including grants of $466,038, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Soldier Ride - Soldier Ride is a unique three to five day cycling opportunity for wounded services members to use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental and emotional wounds. Warriors of all ability levels can cycle on adaptive hand cycles, trikes and bicycles. In addition to the physical benefit, Soldier Ride helps raise public awareness of the challenges warriors face today through events held throughout the ride. Warriors will have the opportunity to take part in annual events, which challenge them physically and mentally. The events take place from the south lawn of the White House to local communities across the nation. The Soldier Ride program served 1,610 participants in fiscal year 2016. 93% of participants said Soldier Ride made them feel more confident that they can meet their physical fitness, nutrition or wellness goals. Total Soldier Ride expenses were $14,428,178, including grants of $520,377, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. WARRIORS TO WORK - Warriors To Work is one of the cornerstones of WWP's efforts to achieve its strategic goal of economically empowering Wounded Warriors. This program assists Wounded Warriors with their transition to the CIVILIAN workforce. It offers a complete package of employment assistance services including resume assistance, interviewing skills, networking, job training, and job placement. The program staff provides continued individual counseling and personal support to all program participants as they strive to build a career in the civilian workforce. In fiscal year 2016, 9,288 warriors and family members participated in the Warriors to Work program, with 2,813 participants placed in part-time or full-time employment, and an economic impact of $94.9 million from employment compensation. Total Warriors to Work expenses were $8,818,303, including grants of $347,358, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. PEER SUPPORT - Peer Support is the programmatic embodiment of WWP's logo, fostering relationships that enable one warrior to”

“Functional expense allocation the costs of providing various program and supporting services have been summarized on a functional basis. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among program and supporting services benefited based on how employees spent their time and the purpose of the costs incurred.”

“WARRIOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES This amount consists of the costs related to WWP's program events and activities that are free of charge to warriors, their caregivers, and family members. Examples of these events and activities are outlined in greater detail within the individual program descriptions found in Part III and Schedule O, including Project Odyssey within the Combat Stress Recovery Program; Soldier Ride; fitness and adaptive sports activities in PH & W, and educational sessions, personal and professional development summits, sporting events and recreational activities within the Alumni Program. Included in this amount are expenses for travel, hotel, meals, materials and other related activity costs for event participants. This amount also includes expenses incurred by WWP program staff who facilitate and deliver these services.”

“Direct response tv & online this amount primarily consists of the costs related to the production and broadcast of television spots and the development and distribution of online campaigns.”

“Program/other provider services this amount primarily consists of third party providers that deliver services within wwp program events and activities. Examples of these services include case management, life skills training, homecare and support within the indepedence program, licensed mental health counselors within project odyssey, cycling technicians within soldier ride, and adaptive sports and fitness activities within physical health & wellness.”

“POSTAGE AND SHIPPING This amount primarily consists of the costs related to content development, printing and mailing of campaigns.”

“WWP conducts joint activities that benefit program services and include a fundraising appeal. The programmatic component of these activities includes the education and recruitment of wounded service members that have not yet engaged with WWP, a call to action to enlist the publics' aid in identifying wounded service members that would benefit from WWP's programs and services, and an opportunity to thank WWP's alumni for their sacrifices in serving our country. RAISING AWARENESS IS ESSENTIAL TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS OF THIS GENERATION OF WOUNDED VETERANS. WWP'S OUTREACH INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS ABOUT THE FREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THEM THROUGH WWP, ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO REFER VETERANS TO THE ORGANIZATION, AND SPREAD AWARENESS AROUND THE ISSUES FACING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WWP PERFORMS OUTREACH IN SEVERAL WAYS, INCLUDING THROUGH DONATED PROGRAMMATIC MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL MESSAGING THAT IT INCORPORATES INTO ITS FUNDRAISING SOLICITATIONS.”

“Treasury Regulation Section 1.62-2(c) states that a reimbursement arrangement that, among other things, meets certain substantiation rules under Section 274 regulations will be treated as paid under an accountable plan. Treasury Regulation Section 1.274-5(c) further provides that ordinarily, documentary evidence will be considered adequate to support an expenditure if it includes sufficient information to establish the amount, date, place, and the essential character of the expenditure. WWP became aware that in some circumstances, it did not obtain sufficiently detailed documentation. WWP promptly contacted the IRS to resolve the matter and is currently collecting documentation for this purpose. WWP also has amended its Travel and Expense Policies and Procedures to require submission of documentary evidence that meets the substantiation requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.274-5(c).”

“PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America - Provides resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community. Through education, advocacy and community building, we strive to create a country which honors and supports veterans of all generations. The grant will ensure that the post 09/11 veteran community will have an even stronger voice and can address a more comprehensive set of issues that better reflects the full, complex lives that veterans lead and the challenges they face. American National Red Cross - To support WWP programs at US Military installations located internationally, promote WWP programs in Red Cross office locations and to wounded veterans and families, and to collaborate and join efforts with WWP to support ill or injured service members, veterans and their families. Bastion Community of Resilience - To build a neighborhood for the recovery and reintegration of injured veterans and surviving families in an intentional intergenerational community in New Orleans. Centerstone Military Services Inc - Provides counseling to individuals whose lives have been impacted by military service. This includes not only service members themselves, but also their spouses, children and other loved ones. Emory University - Expand clinical capacity to provide patient services and treatments for post-9/11 wounded veterans diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, mood and other associated psychiatric disorders, and/or traumatic brain injury and actively partipate in a national network of academic medical centers to improve veterans' health care. Be The Change, Inc. D/B/A Got Your 6 - Collaborate with WWP to promote a culture change campaign and other marketing opportunities to empower veterans and further the perception of veterans as leaders and civic assets. Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine - To conduct a collaborative research study known as The Veterans Metrics Initiative: Linking WWP Program Components to Post-Military Well-Being. Hillvets Foundation - Deliver a positive and successful transition for veterans interested in government by offering their first opportunity on Capitol Hill. LRMC Fisher Houses - Provide "home away from home" for families and patients receiving medical care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Massachusetts General Hospital - Expand clinical capacity to provide patient services and treatments for post-9/11 wounded veterans diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, mood and other associated psychiatric disorders, and/or traumatic brain injury and actively partipate in a national network of academic medical centers to improve veterans' health care. Military Adaptive Sports - FOUNDED TO ORGANIZE AND HOST THE INVICTUS GAMES ORLANDO 2016. THE INVICTUS GAMES SHINE A LIGHT ON THE HOLISTIC RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION THAT OCCURS THROUGH SPORT FOR THE WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PARTICIPATED IN THEM. National Association of Counties Research Foundation - To provide community alignment of veteran services through the Vets Community Connections. National Military Family Association - Provides services, including Operation Purple camps for children of injured service members and their caregivers, children of deployed and returning service members, and children and families dealing with deployment and reintegration issues. Operation Homefront - Operation Homefront provides EMERGENCY financial and other ASSISTANCE to the FAMILIES of our service members and WOUNDED warriors. Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year - This award recognizes military children who have demonstrated themselves as exceptional citizens while facing the challenges of military family life. Regents UCLA DBA UCLA Health Sciences Development - Expand clinical capacity to provide patient services and treatments for post-9/11 wounded veterans diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, mo”

“Description:direct response mail total expenses:21748675 program services:7224372 fundraising:14524303”

“Description:processing fees total expenses:6593498 fundraising:6593498”

“Description:warrior assistance & support total expenses:2366251 program services:2363765 management and general:65 fundraising:2421”

“Description:education development total expenses:908642 program services:719843 management and general:114262 fundraising:74537”

“Description:miscellaneous total expenses:2447761 program services:1198653 management and general:1011342 fundraising:237766”