Wounded Warrior Project Inc.

“Form 990 review process the form 990 is prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm in conjunction with wwp'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 and risk oversight 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.”

“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, executive or employee. Among other things, the policy requires directors, officers, executives, and employees to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Each new director, officer, executive, and 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, executive, 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 is determined by the board of directors. Compensation for all other officers, executives, and employees is determined by the ceo in coordination with the human resource department and an independent compensation consulting firm. Comparability data is used in determining salaries for the ceo, officers, executives and employees. Compensation review and determination is done on a consistent and recurring basis and more frequently, if needed based on market conditions. The organization documents the basis for its compensation determination 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 audited consolidated financial statements are made available to the public via the organization's website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Wwp's form 1023 and 990-t are 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.”

“Advertising and promotion advertising and promotion expense primarily consists of the costs for wwp to produce and place media advertisements that help improve the american public's awareness and understanding of the needs of wounded warriors and their family members, while also making warriors and their families aware of the free programs and services available to them through the organization. These advertisements do not have any fundraising component.”

“Functional expense allocation the costs of providing program services and supporting services have been summarized on a functional basis, see part ix statement of functional expenses. Wwp incurs expenses that directly relate to, and can be assigned to, a specific program or supporting services. Wwp also conducts a number of activities which benefit both its program objectives as well as supporting services (i.e., fundraising and management and general services). These costs, which are not specifically attributable to a specific program or supporting services, are allocated by management on a consistent basis among program and supporting services benefited, based on either financial or nonfinancial data, such as headcount or estimates of time and effort incurred by personnel.”

“Program/other provider services this amount primarily consists of the costs of third party providers that deliver direct services at no cost to warriors, their caregivers and family members, within wwp program events and activities. Examples of these services include case management, life skills training, homecare and support within the independence program, and licensed mental health counseling within wwp's mental health wellness programs. This amount also includes third party providers that support donation platforms within fundraising.”

“Direct response mail, tv & online these amounts primarily consists of the costs related to content development, the costs related to the production and broadcast of television spots, development and distribution of online campaigns, and the cost of the mailing of campaigns. Form 990, part ix, line 24d warrior events this amount consists of the costs related to wwp's program events and activities that are delivered at no cost 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. Included in this amount are expenses for travel, hotel, meals, materials, and other related activity costs for event participants.”

“In accordance with asc 958, not-for-profit entities, wwp allocates joint advertising costs that meet the criteria for purpose, audience and content between fundraising expenses and program expenses. Accordingly, wwp allocates joint costs that benefit program services and include a fundraising appeal. The programmatic component of these activities includes the education and recruitment of wounded veterans and service members that have not yet engaged with wwp, a call to action to enlist the publics aid in identifying wounded veterans and service members that would benefit from wwp's free programs and services, and an opportunity to thank wounded warriors for their sacrifices in serving our country. These joint costs are incurred through direct response television and certain direct mail campaigns. The cost of conducting these activities included a total of $48,531,862 of joint costs for the year ended september 30, 2024. Of these costs, $31,409,232 was allocated to program expenses and $17,122,630 was allocated to fundraising expenses.”

“The organization has an investment management and oversight policy authorized by the board of directors that provides governance and guidance on the management of cash and cash equivalents and investments. The policy provides that the organization maintain an adequate level of cash to meet its on-going operational requirements. In addition, the policy sets forth the structure for investment of excess cash based on the financial needs of the organization, the time horizon of those needs and the board of directors' investment philosophy. The board of directors has designated a risk reserve fund to ensure the long-term sustainability of the mission, programs, and ongoing operations of the organization. The risk reserve fund serves as an internal resource that enables the organization to respond to varying conditions and events that negatively impact its financial position, such as a sudden and significant decrease in donor contributions, a sudden and significant increase in expenses, or a significant uninsured/underinsured loss. Board of directors approval is required for any requested use of the risk reserve fund. The risk reserve fund minimum and maximum balance is established in accordance with the wwp risk reserve policy. No funds were distributed from the risk reserve fund during the fiscal year ended september 30, 2024. The board of directors has designated a strategic fund for investment in strategic initiatives and innovation that enable and support wwp's mission. Uses of the strategic fund include research and development, pilot programs, third-party grants, and capacity expansion, technology, and infrastructure investments. Board of directors approval is required for any requested use of the strategic fund. The strategic fund minimum balance is established in accordance with the wwp strategic fund policy. $15,000,000 was distributed from the strategic fund during the fiscal year ended september 30, 2024. Since the board of directors first approved use of this fund in june 2016, through september 30, 2024, wwp has disbursed approximately $73,000,000 for strategic initiatives in support of its mission, including brain health, suicide prevention, substance use disorder, and women veterans initiative, the long-term support trust, community partnership grants, and raising public awareness on the challenges of the post 9/11 wounded, ill and injured warriors that wwp serves.”

“Pledges and grants receivable, net: accounts receivable includes receivables from bequests and trusts. A charitable bequest is a written statement directing that gift be made to a charity upon the death of the donor. Bequest revenues are considered unconditional promises to give when the bequest has gone through probate and wwp's interest is reasonably estimated. Bequest revenues are recorded at fair market value when availability of the gifted asset is substantially ascertained. Subsequent adjustments to bequest revenue estimates are recorded as adjustments to contributions revenue, and the corresponding contribution receivable, in the period they become known. Amounts are considered to be available for unrestricted use, unless specifically restricted by the donor. Amounts received that are designated for future periods, or are restricted by the donor for specific purposes are reported in the statement of activities as contributions with donor restrictions. Additionally, when wwp is a beneficiary of a revocable trust, contribution revenue is not recognized until the trust becomes irrevocable, typically upon the death of the donor, and wwp's interests in the trust is reasonably estimated and assured to be received.”

“Long term support trust account payable and accrued expenses -23,104. Reversal of py accruals 2,145,125.”