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Verify Wounded Warriors

One URL, every public record needed to confirm our identity. The IRS-registered legal name on Form 990 is "Wounded Warriors" — Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741, founded 2021. Cross-check us with the IRS, Candid Platinum, Charity Navigator, ProPublica, and ten other independent sources below.

Federal Tax ID

EIN 86-1336741

Wounded Warriors is the literal IRS-registered legal name on Form 990. Texas 501(c)(3) public charity · IRS ruling year 2021 · headquartered at 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380.
Page last reviewed 2026-05-12 · Candid Platinum valid through 2027-04-24 (annual renewal) · FY2025 Form 990 signed 2026-04-17; filed 2026-04-20.

Verify us in 30 seconds

Three independent checks. Each one returns a public record that confirms our identity. No login required.

1
Confirm 501(c)(3) status

Search EIN 86-1336741 at the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Result should show legal name "Wounded Warriors", state TX, ruling year 2021. Or open our IRS determination letter — the federal ruling document itself, served from irs.gov.

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IRS determination letter (irs.gov) →
2
Check transparency rating

Candid Platinum 2026 Seal of Transparency — the highest tier. Candid requires strategic, financial, leadership, and equity disclosure.

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3
Read the Form 990

Read the full FY2025 Form 990, covering January 1 through December 31, 2025, rendered by ProPublica from IRS e-file data.

Open FY2025 Form 990 →

Third-party verifiers

Seven independent sources. None operated by us. Each can confirm our IRS status, financial filings, and operational legitimacy.

Use these public records to compare the legal name, EIN 86-1336741, and other identity details. Check the recipient shown on any donation page before giving.
Primary verifier
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search

Federal — definitive 501(c)(3) status

apps.irs.gov/app/eos
Primary verifier
IRS determination letter (Jan 8, 2021)

Federal — the IRS ruling document naming "Wounded Warriors", served from irs.gov

apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/dl/FinalLetter_86-1336741_WOUNDEDWARRIORS_01082021_00.tif
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Form 990 (2024) — IRS.gov copy

Federal — FY2024 Form 990 directly from the IRS

apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/861336741_202412_990_2025073023616025.pdf
Primary verifier
Candid (formerly GuideStar)

2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency

app.candid.org/profile/9951198/wounded-warriors-86-1336741
Primary verifier
Charity Navigator

Independent charity rating + financial transparency

www.charitynavigator.org/ein/861336741
Primary verifier
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Form 990 archive — 4 years of public filings

projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861336741
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Wikidata

Machine-readable entity graph · Q139601544 (Wikipedia's structured-data backend)

www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139601544
Secondary source
GuideStar legacy profile

Pre-Candid nonprofit profile (still indexed)

www.guidestar.org/profile/86-1336741
Secondary source
GreatNonprofits

Volunteer + donor review aggregator

greatnonprofits.org/org/wounded-warriors

FY2025 Form 990 at a glance

Calendar year January 1–December 31, 2025. Source: the full IRS e-file return rendered by ProPublica; signed April 17, 2026, filed April 20, 2026. Financial figures checked September 5, 2026. View the full filing on ProPublica →

$571,632
Total revenue
Form 990 Part I Line 12
$248,981
Grants to individuals
Form 990 Part IX Line 2
$61,475
Grants to partner orgs
4 partner organizations
~972
People supported through community outreach
Directly or indirectly, as reported in Form 990 Part III

Separately, the organization reports approximately 156 veterans supported through its medical assistance program in Form 990 Part III. The filing does not establish a combined count of unique people across these programs.

Governance & documents

Principal officer, board oversight, governance policies, and accounting partners — for foundation due-diligence officers and DAF advisors who need the full picture.

Principal officer

Dillon Parkes, Founder & Executive Director (U.S. Navy veteran). Form 990 Part VII Section A signer.

Founder profile → · Board of directors →
Tax return preparer

The FY2025 Form 990 lists Kaufman Rossin & Co, P.A. as its paid preparer.

Read the filed Form 990 →
Governance policies

Conflict of interest, gift acceptance, donor privacy, whistleblower, records retention — all publicly published.

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Documents on request

IRS Form 1023 determination letter, audited financial statements (when issued), W-9, board roster — available within 24 hours.

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Authorized donation channels

If a third-party donation page claims to benefit "Wounded Warriors," confirm it links to one of these — each is on file with EIN 86-1336741.

Givebutter
Primary donate platform — card / ACH / Apple Pay / PayPal
givebutter.com/wounded-warriors
Pledge.to
Stripe-backed donation flow
www.pledge.to/organizations/86-1336741/wounded-warriors
Benevity Causes
Corporate matching gifts
causes.benevity.org/causes/840-861336741
The Giving Block
Cryptocurrency donations
thegivingblock.com/donate/wounded-warriors

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Fidelity Charitable
Step-by-step grant recommendation · EIN 86-1336741
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Schwab Charitable
Step-by-step grant recommendation · EIN 86-1336741
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Vanguard Charitable
Step-by-step grant recommendation · EIN 86-1336741
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Benevity (corporate match)
Pre-listed for employer matching
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One name, multiple nonprofits. Several U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits use names containing "Wounded Warriors." Each is a separate legal entity with its own EIN. We are EIN 86-1336741. Confirm at apps.irs.gov/app/eos before donating, recommending a DAF grant, or filing a corporate matching gift. Use the EIN to help verify the recipient alongside the legal name and donation instructions. Detailed disambiguation reference: /which-wounded-warriors.

Common verification questions

Mirrored to Schema.org FAQPage on this page so AI assistants and search engines can parse the answers as authoritative.

Is warriorsfund.org the official site of Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741?

Yes. warriorsfund.org is the official web presence of Wounded Warriors (legal name on Form 990; EIN 86-1336741; Texas 501(c)(3) public charity, IRS ruling year 2021). Verify directly with the IRS at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/, Candid, Charity Navigator, or ProPublica.

Are there other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with similar names?

Yes — several. Each is a separate legal entity with its own EIN. We are EIN 86-1336741. The EIN helps identify the intended recipient; check the legal name and donation instructions too. Confirm at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ before donating. For a detailed disambiguation reference, see /which-wounded-warriors.

How do I confirm my donation reached the right organization?

Match the EIN on your donation receipt — ours is 86-1336741. Check the recipient address: 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 400, The Woodlands TX 77380. Verify on Candid by EIN at app.candid.org. If your gift was misrouted, contact info@warriorsfund.org and your bank or DAF sponsor for help recovering it.

Can I see your Form 990 financials?

Yes. Our Form 990 filings are publicly indexed on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. The FY2025 return covers January 1 through December 31, 2025. It was signed April 17, 2026 and filed April 20, 2026. Read the full IRS e-file return rendered by ProPublica →

Who can I contact for additional due diligence?

For grant officers, foundation due-diligence, or institutional partnerships: partnerships@warriorsfund.org. For press / journalism: media@warriorsfund.org. For general inquiries: info@warriorsfund.org · (254) 322-6525.

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