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…
Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“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
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.
Of each dollar it spent, 70.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
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, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
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…
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…
Net assets: $166.4M to $510.6M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro Community Care | Independence program | $16,762,863 |
| Neuro-Rehab Management Inc | Independence program | $6,024,412 |
| Cx Marketing LLC Dba Moore a Serices LLC | Fundraising management services | $6,003,208 |
| Centerstone Military Services | Mental & brain health services | $2,241,478 |
| Cgi Technologies and Solutions Inc | It consultation and staffing | $2,088,359 |
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 VIIWhat 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 IXHow 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 XDoes 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)Every number, traced.
- Wounded Warrior Project Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Wounded Warrior Project Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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/