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The 990 read · EIN 20-2370934 · FL · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To support post-9/11 veterans with life changing programs and services at no cost.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$375K Walter E Piatt, 0.1% of spending
Revenue
$431.7M 91.5% from donations and grants
Spent
$390.3M 70.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$510.6M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
15.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,036 employees, 2,491 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 70.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
70.4¢
Programs, $274.6M
23.4¢
Fundraising, $91.4M
6.2¢
Admin, $24.3M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
23¢
as reported
32¢
counting the shared mail

For each dollar donated, Wounded Warrior Project spent 23¢ on fundraising, or about 32¢ counting joint costs.

Fundraising ÷ $395.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 17.3% of program spending $47.4M

Independence program - wwp's independence program provides long-term support to catastrophically wounded warriors living with injuries such as a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological conditions that negatively impact their independence. The program is designed to support warriors who, without high- touch services, would struggle to live day-to-day due to the severity of their injuries. Wwp provides specialized case management to increase access to community services, offer rehabilitation through therapy, and empower warriors to live a more independent…

Program 2 · 15.6% of program spending · $1.5M in grants $42.8M

Alumni connection programs - warriors form strong bonds in the military. After service, wounded warriors frequently experience isolation and mental health challenges, often lacking the support networks needed to help them thrive. Wwp offers a wide variety of opportunities for wounded warriors, their families, and caregivers to socially connect, build camaraderie, and heal. Through educational, recreational, and family-oriented activities, warriors gain a renewed sense of connection with their peers, cohesion, and purpose. These opportunities introduce veterans to new experiences, and to the…

Program 3 · 31.2% of program spending · $15.0M in grants $85.7M

Financial wellness programs - an important component of successful transition to civilian life for wounded service members is the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career, achieve financial stability, and provide for their family. Total financial wellness programs expenses were $38,821,354, including grants of $3,689,987, for the fiscal year ended september 30, 2025. Wwp provides the following financial wellness programs: Benefits services: wwp's benefits services team advocates for injured veterans and their family members to obtain their well- earned va government benefits. Wwp's…

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $166.4M to $510.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
166
248
282
314
317
305
309
326
390
383
390
511
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Walter E Piatt
Chief Executive Officer(as of 03/24)
$374,953
Michael Linnington
Chief Exceutive Officer(thru 03/24)
$358,645
Jennifer M Silva
Chief Program Officer
$342,523
Christopher Toner
Chief of Staff (thru 01/25)
$336,395
Christopher Needles
Chief Development Officer
$331,605
Vilma Consuegra
Chief Mktg & Comms Officer
$328,947
John T Hamre III
VP Resource Devel. (thru 02/25)
$313,457
Eric S Miller - Former
Chief Financial Officer (thru 06/24)
$308,729
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Neuro Community CareIndependence program$16,762,863
Neuro-Rehab Management IncIndependence program$6,024,412
Cx Marketing LLC Dba Moore a Serices LLCFundraising management services$6,003,208
Centerstone Military ServicesMental & brain health services$2,241,478
Cgi Technologies and Solutions IncIt consultation and staffing$2,088,359
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Wounded Warrior Project.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Wounded Warrior Project CEO make?

Walter E Piatt, Chief Executive Officer(as of 03/24), received $374,953 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.1% of Wounded Warrior Project's $390.3M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Wounded Warrior Project donations go to programs?

Wounded Warrior Project reported 70.4% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 23.4% as fundraising and 6.2% as management. That includes $33.2M of joint mail and ad costs counted as programs; without them, programs were 61.9%.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does Wounded Warrior Project have?

Net assets were $510.6M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 15.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does Wounded Warrior Project have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Wounded Warrior Project Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Wounded Warrior Project Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Wounded Warrior Project: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/wounded-warrior-project/