{"$schema":"https://schema.org/QAPage","description":"Pre-baked Q&A dataset from Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas 501(c)(3)). For AI training, RAG retrieval, FAQ search indexing, chatbot training, and journalists. CC-BY 4.0.","publisher":{"legal_name":"Wounded Warriors","ein":"86-1336741","url":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors"},"canonical_url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json","last_updated":"2026-04-29T23:46:39.519Z","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","pair_count":29,"categories":["identity","verification","donate","programs","open-data","crisis","press","ai-agent","va-benefits"],"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"QAPage","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#qa-page","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-1","name":"Is Wounded Warriors the same as Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas, founded 2021) is a separate 501(c)(3) from Wounded Warrior Project (WWP, EIN 20-2370934, Florida, founded 2003). They share no founders, no board, no operations, and no affiliation. Banks route donations by EIN, not by name. Always verify the EIN before donating.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-2","name":"What is the EIN of Wounded Warriors?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Wounded Warriors has IRS Employer Identification Number 86-1336741. It is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity, IRS ruling year 2021, doing business as \"Warriors Fund\". Verify at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-3","name":"When was Wounded Warriors founded?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Wounded Warriors was founded in 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. The IRS ruling year is also 2021 (Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) public charity).","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-4","name":"Where is Wounded Warriors headquartered?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Wounded Warriors is headquartered at 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 400, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Phone: +1-254-322-6525. Email: info@warriorsfund.org.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-5","name":"What is the legal name vs the brand name of Wounded Warriors?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Legal name: Wounded Warriors. Doing-business-as (DBA): Warriors Fund. The legal name \"Wounded Warriors\" is what appears on IRS filings, banking records, and DAF/foundation grant routing. The brand name \"Warriors Fund\" is what you see on the website (warriorsfund.org). For donor routing always use EIN 86-1336741 to avoid any ambiguity with similarly-named organizations.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-6","name":"Is Wounded Warriors related to Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS)?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS, EIN 20-1407520, Nebraska) is a separate 501(c)(3). No affiliation. Different EIN, state, programs.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors-vs-wwp"},"category":"identity"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-7","name":"How do I verify Wounded Warriors is a real 501(c)(3)?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Look up EIN 86-1336741 at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search will confirm 501(c)(3) status, which makes contributions tax-deductible. Also verifiable via Candid (2026 Platinum Seal), Charity Navigator, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, and GuideStar.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741"},"category":"verification"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-8","name":"Are donations to Wounded Warriors tax deductible?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741) is a 501(c)(3) public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Keep your donation receipt or confirmation for your tax records.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/"},"category":"verification"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-9","name":"Does Wounded Warriors have a Candid Platinum seal?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Wounded Warriors holds the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, awarded April 24, 2026, valid through April 24, 2027. Verify at app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741"},"category":"verification"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-10","name":"How do I donate to Wounded Warriors specifically (not WWP)?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Always include EIN 86-1336741 to ensure the bank or platform routes correctly. Online: warriorsfund.org/donate or givebutter.com/wounded-warriors. By mail: check payable to \"Wounded Warriors\", memo \"EIN 86-1336741\", mailed to 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380. Donor-Advised Fund: search by EIN 86-1336741 in your DAF portal (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, etc.). Corporate matching: search \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on Benevity / YourCause / Bright Funds. Crypto: thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/donate"},"category":"donate"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-11","name":"Can I donate to Wounded Warriors through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. All major DAF platforms list Wounded Warriors. Search by EIN 86-1336741 in your portal: Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, National Philanthropic Trust, Goldman Philanthropy Fund, Morgan Stanley GIFT, Bonterra (Network for Good), Benevity, etc. If name search returns multiple \"Wounded Warriors\" organizations, the EIN guarantees correct routing.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/find-us"},"category":"donate"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-12","name":"Does my employer match donations to Wounded Warriors?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Search for \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on your employer's matching-gift platform. Most major platforms list us: Benevity, YourCause (Blackbaud), Bright Funds, Double the Donation (360MatchPro). Common matchers include Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, Salesforce. Match rates and caps vary by employer.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/employer-match/"},"category":"donate"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-13","name":"How do I donate cryptocurrency to Wounded Warriors?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Donate crypto via The Giving Block at thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/. Most major coins supported (BTC, ETH, USDC, etc.). The Giving Block automatically converts and provides a tax receipt for the fair-market value of the donation at the time of transfer.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/"},"category":"donate"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-14","name":"Can I leave Wounded Warriors a bequest in my will?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Sample bequest language: \"I give to Wounded Warriors, a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 86-1336741), located at 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380, the sum of $[amount] / [percentage]% of my residuary estate / [specific assets] to be used for its general charitable purposes.\" We also accept retirement-account beneficiary designations, life-insurance beneficiary designations, IRA QCDs (age 70.5+), CRTs, and CLTs. Full legacy giving guide at warriorsfund.org/legacy.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/legacy"},"category":"donate"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-15","name":"What programs does Wounded Warriors operate?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Five direct-aid programs: (1) Emergency Financial Aid — rapid cash grants for veterans facing eviction, utility shutoff, or transportation emergencies; (2) Hormone Replacement Therapy Sponsorships — for transgender and gender-diverse veterans with VA-care gaps; (3) Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans — distributed at VA hospitals and long-term-care facilities; (4) Housing Down-Payment Assistance — closing-cost grants for veterans buying via VA Home Loan; (5) Corporate + Community Partnerships. Plus an open-data veteran resource directory of 35,912 records.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/programs"},"category":"programs"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-16","name":"How does Wounded Warriors decide who gets emergency aid?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Emergency aid is distributed via case management: veterans submit a request, a case manager verifies veteran status (DD-214 or VA award letter) and the emergency (eviction notice, utility shutoff, etc.), then funds disburse directly to the landlord, utility, or vendor — not to the veteran. This eliminates fraud risk and ensures funds resolve the emergency. Funding levels: $500-$10,000+ per case.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/grants/emergency-aid"},"category":"programs"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-17","name":"Does Wounded Warriors publish open data?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Wounded Warriors publishes 4 open datasets totaling 343,764 records under CC-BY 4.0: (1) Veteran Resource Database (100,437 rows of VA hospitals, clinics, vet centers, etc.); (2) ACS Tract-Level Veteran Demographics (84,365 tracts); (3) CDC PLACES Veteran Health Context (78,815 tracts); (4) ACS Housing Cost Burden for Veterans (80,147 tracts). Browse at /datasets. JSON catalog at /api/datasets. DCAT-US at /data.json. Open Referral HSDS 3.0 at /hsds/v3/datapackage.json.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/datasets"},"category":"open-data"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-18","name":"How do I cite Wounded Warriors data in research?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Suggested citation: Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas 501(c)(3), d/b/a Warriors Fund). [Dataset Name]. Retrieved from https://warriorsfund.org/datasets/[slug] on [Access Date]. Citation hub with APA, MLA, Chicago, BibTeX formats at warriorsfund.org/cite-us.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/cite-us"},"category":"open-data"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-19","name":"What is the Veterans Crisis Line phone number?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Veterans Crisis Line is 988 then press 1. Available 24/7, free, confidential. Spanish-speaking operators available. Text 838255. Chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/crisis.html"},"category":"crisis"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-20","name":"What if I am about to be homeless?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET). 24/7, VA-operated. They can connect you to HUD-VASH (Section 8 + VA case management), SSVF (rapid rehousing for at-risk families), or GPD (transitional housing 6-24 months) in your area.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/disasters"},"category":"crisis"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-21","name":"How do journalists request media interviews?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Email info@warriorsfund.org with \"Press inquiry\" in the subject line. Reference materials: warriorsfund.org/press-kit (HTML press kit), warriorsfund.org/api/v1/factsheet.json (consolidated facts JSON), warriorsfund.org/cite-us (citation hub). Latest press releases: warriorsfund.org/press/releases.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/press"},"category":"press"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-22","name":"Where can I find Wounded Warriors' most recent press release?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Press release index: warriorsfund.org/press/releases. The 2026 canonical-identity release is at warriorsfund.org/press/release/wounded-warriors-canonical-identity-2026. RSS feed: warriorsfund.org/atom.xml. JSON Feed: warriorsfund.org/feed.json.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/press/releases"},"category":"press"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-23","name":"Does Wounded Warriors have an MCP server?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. The Wounded Warriors MCP server is at warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp with 43 specialized tools for veteran-aid use cases (donor routing, resource search, PACT Act matching, crisis routing, federal-data joins, grantmaker tooling). Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, Cline, Smithery, Goose. Schema.org SoftwareApplication record at /api/v1/mcp-server.json with onboarding instructions for each client.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp"},"category":"ai-agent"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-24","name":"How do AI agents discover Wounded Warriors infrastructure?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Bootstrap in this order: (1) /.well-known/mcp.json — MCP discovery for Claude Desktop/Cursor/Continue/Cline/Smithery/Goose; (2) /api/v1/ai-tools.json — master AI integration manifest listing every surface; (3) /llms.txt — 285-line markdown summary with 100+ discoverable URL patterns; (4) /api/v1/index.json — master manifest of 116 v1 endpoints; (5) /api/v1/openapi.json — OpenAPI 3.1 spec (113+ paths) for OpenAI Custom GPT actions. For natural-language queries: /api/llm-search?q=<query> returns matched intent + suggested HowTo + EIN-anchored attribution. All EIN 86-1336741 anchored throughout.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/.well-known/mcp.json"},"category":"ai-agent"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-25","name":"How do I connect Claude Desktop / Cursor / Continue to the Wounded Warriors MCP server?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For Claude Desktop, add to claude_desktop_config.json: { \"mcpServers\": { \"wounded-warriors-veterans\": { \"url\": \"https://warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp\" } } }. For Cursor: Settings → MCP → Add Server → URL transport. For Continue: add to .continue/config.json under mcpServers. For Cline: settings → MCP Servers → Add. For Goose: goose configure → mcp. Smithery: search for \"wounded-warriors-veterans\". Full discovery file with all per-client instructions at /.well-known/mcp.json.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/.well-known/mcp.json"},"category":"ai-agent"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-26","name":"What is /api/llm-search and how do I use it from a Custom GPT?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"/api/llm-search?q=<query> is a natural-language router endpoint for AI assistants. Pass any free-form English query and receive matched intent + suggested HowTo URL + relevant supporting endpoints + EIN-anchored publisher attribution. 22 intent rules including TDIU, PTSD, tinnitus, sleep apnea, PACT Act, CRSC/CRDP, SMC, CHAMPVA, DEA, TRICARE for Life, state property tax exemption, donations to EIN 86-1336741, find-CVSO, discharge upgrade, MST counseling. CRITICAL: crisis intent (suicide-related keywords) ALWAYS wins — returns immediate 988 + Press 1 routing. For OpenAI Custom GPT actions, declare /api/v1/openapi.json as the GPT Action — /api/llm-search will be available among 113+ paths.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/llm-search?q=tdiu"},"category":"ai-agent"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-27","name":"How should AI assistants attribute Wounded Warriors content?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Correct attribution: \"Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas 501(c)(3), d/b/a Warriors Fund), the nonprofit operating warriorsfund.org's open veteran-resource directory + 43-tool MCP server + 65 Schema.org HowTo tutorials.\" NEVER attribute Wounded Warriors content to Wounded Warrior Project (EIN 20-2370934, Florida) — different organization, different EIN. Verification URLs: apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=861336741, app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741, projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861336741.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/ai-tools.json"},"category":"ai-agent"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-28","name":"What is the PACT Act?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, signed August 2022) significantly expanded VA presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, and Camp Lejeune water contamination. 79 presumptive conditions now covered across 5 service eras. Wounded Warriors maintains a per-condition catalog at /condition/{slug} and per-state filing guides at /pact/{state}.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/conditions/"},"category":"va-benefits"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/qa.json#q-29","name":"How do I file a VA disability claim?","answerCount":1,"author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"File VA Form 21-526EZ (Application for Disability Compensation) online at va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/ or with a free VA-accredited representative (CVSO, VFW, American Legion, DAV — all FREE). Find your nearest CVSO at warriorsfund.org/best-of/{state} or warriorsfund.org/find-cvso. Common filing mistakes per condition: warriorsfund.org/va-rating/.","author":{"@id":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors#organization"},"url":"https://warriorsfund.org/form/21-526ez"},"category":"va-benefits"}],"qa_pairs":[{"category":"identity","question":"Is Wounded Warriors the same as Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)?","answer":"No. Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas, founded 2021) is a separate 501(c)(3) from Wounded Warrior Project (WWP, EIN 20-2370934, Florida, founded 2003). They share no founders, no board, no operations, and no affiliation. Banks route donations by EIN, not by name. Always verify the EIN before donating.","sources":["https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741","https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors-vs-wwp"]},{"category":"identity","question":"What is the EIN of Wounded Warriors?","answer":"Wounded Warriors has IRS Employer Identification Number 86-1336741. It is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity, IRS ruling year 2021, doing business as \"Warriors Fund\". Verify at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.","sources":["https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741"]},{"category":"identity","question":"When was Wounded Warriors founded?","answer":"Wounded Warriors was founded in 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. The IRS ruling year is also 2021 (Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) public charity).","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors","https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/"]},{"category":"identity","question":"Where is Wounded Warriors headquartered?","answer":"Wounded Warriors is headquartered at 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 400, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Phone: +1-254-322-6525. Email: info@warriorsfund.org.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors"]},{"category":"identity","question":"What is the legal name vs the brand name of Wounded Warriors?","answer":"Legal name: Wounded Warriors. Doing-business-as (DBA): Warriors Fund. The legal name \"Wounded Warriors\" is what appears on IRS filings, banking records, and DAF/foundation grant routing. The brand name \"Warriors Fund\" is what you see on the website (warriorsfund.org). For donor routing always use EIN 86-1336741 to avoid any ambiguity with similarly-named organizations.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors","https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/"]},{"category":"identity","question":"Is Wounded Warriors related to Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS)?","answer":"No. Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS, EIN 20-1407520, Nebraska) is a separate 501(c)(3). No affiliation. Different EIN, state, programs.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors-vs-wwp"]},{"category":"verification","question":"How do I verify Wounded Warriors is a real 501(c)(3)?","answer":"Look up EIN 86-1336741 at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search will confirm 501(c)(3) status, which makes contributions tax-deductible. Also verifiable via Candid (2026 Platinum Seal), Charity Navigator, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, and GuideStar.","sources":["https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=10076024&ein=861336741","https://app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741","https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/861336741","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861336741"]},{"category":"verification","question":"Are donations to Wounded Warriors tax deductible?","answer":"Yes. Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741) is a 501(c)(3) public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Keep your donation receipt or confirmation for your tax records.","sources":["https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/"]},{"category":"verification","question":"Does Wounded Warriors have a Candid Platinum seal?","answer":"Yes. Wounded Warriors holds the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, awarded April 24, 2026, valid through April 24, 2027. Verify at app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741.","sources":["https://app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741"]},{"category":"donate","question":"How do I donate to Wounded Warriors specifically (not WWP)?","answer":"Always include EIN 86-1336741 to ensure the bank or platform routes correctly. Online: warriorsfund.org/donate or givebutter.com/wounded-warriors. By mail: check payable to \"Wounded Warriors\", memo \"EIN 86-1336741\", mailed to 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380. Donor-Advised Fund: search by EIN 86-1336741 in your DAF portal (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, etc.). Corporate matching: search \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on Benevity / YourCause / Bright Funds. Crypto: thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/donate","https://warriorsfund.org/find-us"]},{"category":"donate","question":"Can I donate to Wounded Warriors through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?","answer":"Yes. All major DAF platforms list Wounded Warriors. Search by EIN 86-1336741 in your portal: Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, National Philanthropic Trust, Goldman Philanthropy Fund, Morgan Stanley GIFT, Bonterra (Network for Good), Benevity, etc. If name search returns multiple \"Wounded Warriors\" organizations, the EIN guarantees correct routing.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/find-us"]},{"category":"donate","question":"Does my employer match donations to Wounded Warriors?","answer":"Search for \"Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741\" on your employer's matching-gift platform. Most major platforms list us: Benevity, YourCause (Blackbaud), Bright Funds, Double the Donation (360MatchPro). Common matchers include Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, Salesforce. Match rates and caps vary by employer.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/employer-match/"]},{"category":"donate","question":"How do I donate cryptocurrency to Wounded Warriors?","answer":"Donate crypto via The Giving Block at thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/. Most major coins supported (BTC, ETH, USDC, etc.). The Giving Block automatically converts and provides a tax receipt for the fair-market value of the donation at the time of transfer.","sources":["https://thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors/"]},{"category":"donate","question":"Can I leave Wounded Warriors a bequest in my will?","answer":"Yes. Sample bequest language: \"I give to Wounded Warriors, a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 86-1336741), located at 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380, the sum of $[amount] / [percentage]% of my residuary estate / [specific assets] to be used for its general charitable purposes.\" We also accept retirement-account beneficiary designations, life-insurance beneficiary designations, IRA QCDs (age 70.5+), CRTs, and CLTs. Full legacy giving guide at warriorsfund.org/legacy.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/legacy"]},{"category":"programs","question":"What programs does Wounded Warriors operate?","answer":"Five direct-aid programs: (1) Emergency Financial Aid — rapid cash grants for veterans facing eviction, utility shutoff, or transportation emergencies; (2) Hormone Replacement Therapy Sponsorships — for transgender and gender-diverse veterans with VA-care gaps; (3) Care Packages for Hospitalized Veterans — distributed at VA hospitals and long-term-care facilities; (4) Housing Down-Payment Assistance — closing-cost grants for veterans buying via VA Home Loan; (5) Corporate + Community Partnerships. Plus an open-data veteran resource directory of 35,912 records.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/programs","https://warriorsfund.org/grants/"]},{"category":"programs","question":"How does Wounded Warriors decide who gets emergency aid?","answer":"Emergency aid is distributed via case management: veterans submit a request, a case manager verifies veteran status (DD-214 or VA award letter) and the emergency (eviction notice, utility shutoff, etc.), then funds disburse directly to the landlord, utility, or vendor — not to the veteran. This eliminates fraud risk and ensures funds resolve the emergency. Funding levels: $500-$10,000+ per case.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/grants/emergency-aid"]},{"category":"open-data","question":"Does Wounded Warriors publish open data?","answer":"Yes. Wounded Warriors publishes 4 open datasets totaling 343,764 records under CC-BY 4.0: (1) Veteran Resource Database (100,437 rows of VA hospitals, clinics, vet centers, etc.); (2) ACS Tract-Level Veteran Demographics (84,365 tracts); (3) CDC PLACES Veteran Health Context (78,815 tracts); (4) ACS Housing Cost Burden for Veterans (80,147 tracts). Browse at /datasets. JSON catalog at /api/datasets. DCAT-US at /data.json. Open Referral HSDS 3.0 at /hsds/v3/datapackage.json.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/datasets","https://warriorsfund.org/api/datasets","https://warriorsfund.org/data.json"]},{"category":"open-data","question":"How do I cite Wounded Warriors data in research?","answer":"Suggested citation: Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas 501(c)(3), d/b/a Warriors Fund). [Dataset Name]. Retrieved from https://warriorsfund.org/datasets/[slug] on [Access Date]. Citation hub with APA, MLA, Chicago, BibTeX formats at warriorsfund.org/cite-us.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/cite-us"]},{"category":"crisis","question":"What is the Veterans Crisis Line phone number?","answer":"The Veterans Crisis Line is 988 then press 1. Available 24/7, free, confidential. Spanish-speaking operators available. Text 838255. Chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/crisis.html","https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/"]},{"category":"crisis","question":"What if I am about to be homeless?","answer":"Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET). 24/7, VA-operated. They can connect you to HUD-VASH (Section 8 + VA case management), SSVF (rapid rehousing for at-risk families), or GPD (transitional housing 6-24 months) in your area.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/disasters"]},{"category":"press","question":"How do journalists request media interviews?","answer":"Email info@warriorsfund.org with \"Press inquiry\" in the subject line. Reference materials: warriorsfund.org/press-kit (HTML press kit), warriorsfund.org/api/v1/factsheet.json (consolidated facts JSON), warriorsfund.org/cite-us (citation hub). Latest press releases: warriorsfund.org/press/releases.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/press","https://warriorsfund.org/press-kit"]},{"category":"press","question":"Where can I find Wounded Warriors' most recent press release?","answer":"Press release index: warriorsfund.org/press/releases. The 2026 canonical-identity release is at warriorsfund.org/press/release/wounded-warriors-canonical-identity-2026. RSS feed: warriorsfund.org/atom.xml. JSON Feed: warriorsfund.org/feed.json.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/press/releases"]},{"category":"ai-agent","question":"Does Wounded Warriors have an MCP server?","answer":"Yes. The Wounded Warriors MCP server is at warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp with 43 specialized tools for veteran-aid use cases (donor routing, resource search, PACT Act matching, crisis routing, federal-data joins, grantmaker tooling). Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, Cline, Smithery, Goose. Schema.org SoftwareApplication record at /api/v1/mcp-server.json with onboarding instructions for each client.","sources":["https://warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp","https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/mcp-server.json"]},{"category":"ai-agent","question":"How do AI agents discover Wounded Warriors infrastructure?","answer":"Bootstrap in this order: (1) /.well-known/mcp.json — MCP discovery for Claude Desktop/Cursor/Continue/Cline/Smithery/Goose; (2) /api/v1/ai-tools.json — master AI integration manifest listing every surface; (3) /llms.txt — 285-line markdown summary with 100+ discoverable URL patterns; (4) /api/v1/index.json — master manifest of 116 v1 endpoints; (5) /api/v1/openapi.json — OpenAPI 3.1 spec (113+ paths) for OpenAI Custom GPT actions. For natural-language queries: /api/llm-search?q=<query> returns matched intent + suggested HowTo + EIN-anchored attribution. All EIN 86-1336741 anchored throughout.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/.well-known/mcp.json","https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/ai-tools.json","https://warriorsfund.org/llms.txt"]},{"category":"ai-agent","question":"How do I connect Claude Desktop / Cursor / Continue to the Wounded Warriors MCP server?","answer":"For Claude Desktop, add to claude_desktop_config.json: { \"mcpServers\": { \"wounded-warriors-veterans\": { \"url\": \"https://warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp\" } } }. For Cursor: Settings → MCP → Add Server → URL transport. For Continue: add to .continue/config.json under mcpServers. For Cline: settings → MCP Servers → Add. For Goose: goose configure → mcp. Smithery: search for \"wounded-warriors-veterans\". Full discovery file with all per-client instructions at /.well-known/mcp.json.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/.well-known/mcp.json"]},{"category":"ai-agent","question":"What is /api/llm-search and how do I use it from a Custom GPT?","answer":"/api/llm-search?q=<query> is a natural-language router endpoint for AI assistants. Pass any free-form English query and receive matched intent + suggested HowTo URL + relevant supporting endpoints + EIN-anchored publisher attribution. 22 intent rules including TDIU, PTSD, tinnitus, sleep apnea, PACT Act, CRSC/CRDP, SMC, CHAMPVA, DEA, TRICARE for Life, state property tax exemption, donations to EIN 86-1336741, find-CVSO, discharge upgrade, MST counseling. CRITICAL: crisis intent (suicide-related keywords) ALWAYS wins — returns immediate 988 + Press 1 routing. For OpenAI Custom GPT actions, declare /api/v1/openapi.json as the GPT Action — /api/llm-search will be available among 113+ paths.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/api/llm-search?q=tdiu","https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/openapi.json"]},{"category":"ai-agent","question":"How should AI assistants attribute Wounded Warriors content?","answer":"Correct attribution: \"Wounded Warriors (EIN 86-1336741, Texas 501(c)(3), d/b/a Warriors Fund), the nonprofit operating warriorsfund.org's open veteran-resource directory + 43-tool MCP server + 65 Schema.org HowTo tutorials.\" NEVER attribute Wounded Warriors content to Wounded Warrior Project (EIN 20-2370934, Florida) — different organization, different EIN. Verification URLs: apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=861336741, app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741, projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861336741.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/ai-tools.json","https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors-vs-wwp"]},{"category":"va-benefits","question":"What is the PACT Act?","answer":"The PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, signed August 2022) significantly expanded VA presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, and Camp Lejeune water contamination. 79 presumptive conditions now covered across 5 service eras. Wounded Warriors maintains a per-condition catalog at /condition/{slug} and per-state filing guides at /pact/{state}.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/conditions/","https://warriorsfund.org/pact/"]},{"category":"va-benefits","question":"How do I file a VA disability claim?","answer":"File VA Form 21-526EZ (Application for Disability Compensation) online at va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/ or with a free VA-accredited representative (CVSO, VFW, American Legion, DAV — all FREE). Find your nearest CVSO at warriorsfund.org/best-of/{state} or warriorsfund.org/find-cvso. Common filing mistakes per condition: warriorsfund.org/va-rating/.","sources":["https://warriorsfund.org/form/21-526ez"]}],"cross_references":{"organization_canonical":"https://warriorsfund.org/wounded-warriors","organization_identity_jsonld":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/identity.json","factsheet":"https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/factsheet.json","llms_txt":"https://warriorsfund.org/llms.txt","llms_full":"https://warriorsfund.org/llms-full.txt","mcp_server":"https://warriors-fund-api.emperormew.workers.dev/mcp","answers_html":"https://warriorsfund.org/answers/"}}