Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

What Warrior Foundation Freedom Station does

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The organization supports post-9/11 service members who are medically retiring with VA disability ratings of at least 70%, as well as their families, by providing transitional housing, adaptive sports, career guidance, financial and housing assistance, mentorship, outdoor therapy, and wellness programs at no charge to beneficiaries.

The foundation operates three physical facilities — Freedom Station I (opened 2011, 12 cottages in Golden Hill), Freedom Station II (opened May 29, 2020, nine units in South Park including a Legacy House for families), and Freedom Station III (opened April 15, 2024, 12 cottages in North Park) — clustered near Naval Medical Center San Diego. Adjacent programs include the Adaptive Sports Program, the championship-winning Wolfpack Wheelchair Basketball Team, the Dress for Success career-readiness program (over $700,000 in business attire distributed to 1,000+ warriors since 2006), Boxes for Warriors care packages, the OTC Benefits Donation Program, the Athletic Ambassador Program, a vehicle donation program via CARS, brick memorialization at Freedom Station III, and merchandise sales through eBay Charity.

The organization funds these services entirely through donations and grants. Revenue streams include individual giving (one-time, recurring, workplace giving, stock transfers, IRA QCDs, vehicle donations), corporate sponsorships (program and Freedom Station naming rights, in-kind support, local fundraiser underwriting), special events (golf tournaments, charity auctions, dinners), and structured giving products such as the Buy a Brick Program ($250–$500). Beneficiaries are acquired via military command referrals, peer referrals, and community outreach; donation acquisition is event-driven and multi-channel, supported by Charity Navigator 4-star and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency ratings.

Name

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

Legal name

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

Website

https://warriorfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Diego providing transitional housing, adaptive sports, career guidance, and wellness programs at no charge to post-9/11 seriously ill and injured service members and their families, operating three Freedom Station facilities near Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Transitional Housing and Support Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military/Government Monthly Lodging (THAMAFAK), Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Transitional housing veterans
• Military veteran services
• Adaptive sports program
• Career readiness support
• Nonprofit veteran support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies primarily on individual donations from the public, with multiple giving options including one-time and recurring donations, vehicle donations, stock donations, IRA qualified charitable distributions, and workplace giving programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide program and Freedom Station naming rights, local fundraiser support, and in-kind donations including furniture, appliances, mattresses, equipment and supplies.
3. Special Events: Revenue generated from hosting events including golf tournaments, charity auctions, dinners, sports events and community fundraisers.
4. Buy a Brick Program: One-time donations ranging from $250-$500 for commemorative engraved bricks at Freedom Station III properties.
5. OTC Benefit Donations: Medicare Advantage members can donate unused OTC benefit items directly to support deployed troops and injured veterans through a partnership with CVS OTC Benefits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, wellness programs, career guidance, outdoor therapy, and adaptive sports support to ill and injured post-9/11 U.S. military service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The organization operates three Freedom Station properties in San Diego featuring fully furnished cottages near Naval Medical Center San Diego, offered at no charge or reduced rent to qualifying warriors.

Product overview

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing transitional housing, wellness programs, and support services for ill and injured service members. The core offerings include three Freedom Station housing facilities (Freedom Station I, II, and III) offering fully furnished cottages near Naval Medical Center San Diego; the Adaptive Sports Program featuring the championship-winning Wolfpack Wheelchair Basketball Team; the Dress for Success career readiness program; the Assistance Program for financial and housing support; Boxes for Warriors and OTC Benefits Donation Programs for care packages; and the Athletic Ambassador Program. The organization also operates merchandise sales via eBay Charity and brick memorialization purchases as fundraising mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wolfpack Wheelchair Basketball Team: Championship-winning adaptive sports team supported by Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a military-based wheelchair basketball team including active duty and veteran players from U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Navy.
• Adaptive Sports Program
• Dress for Success Program

Products and services

• Freedom Station I First transitional housing residence offering 12 fully furnished cottages for ill and injured service members transitioning from military to civilian life, located in Golden Hill, San Diego near Naval Medical Center San Diego.
• Freedom Station II Second transitional housing residence with nine units including eight one-bedroom cottages (approximately 475 sq. ft.) and a two-bedroom Legacy House for out-of-state warriors and families, located in South Park, San Diego.
• Freedom Station III Third transitional housing property with 12 fully furnished ADA-friendly cottages, gym, BBQ area, Defenders Deck courtyard, and central gas-pit, located in North Park, San Diego.
• Adaptive Sports Program Modified athletic activities including wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, archery, sitting volleyball, fishing, and golf designed to accommodate physical and cognitive challenges for recovery and well-being of ill and injured warriors.
• Wolfpack Wheelchair Basketball Team Championship-winning military-based wheelchair basketball team for active duty and veteran players from U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy who have sustained life-changing injuries; ranked Division I & II by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.
• Dress for Success Program Career assistance program providing transitioning warriors with certified expert career advice, resume writing, interview tips, and business attire; has provided over $700,000 in business attire to more than 1,000 warriors since 2006.
• Assistance Program Financial and housing assistance program for post-9/11 service members with medical retirement and VA disability rating of at least 70%; includes formal assistance and housing application processes.
• Boxes for Warriors Care package program providing toiletries, snacks, entertainment items, and essentials to active, ill, or injured service members; items may be purchased online or donated directly to the San Diego office.
• Athletic Ambassador Program Program of Warrior Foundation alumni athletes who educate, inspire, and motivate audiences through athletic endeavors, public appearances, and motivational speeches; includes archers, golfers, cyclists, and Paralympians.
• WFFS Merchandise Store Online merchandise store operated through eBay Charity, where 100% of proceeds go directly to the foundation to fund programs including transitional housing, adaptive sports, and outdoor therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ Warriors graduated and transitioned successfully to civilian life
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CARS to process vehicle donations. CARS has been processing vehicle donations for more than 16 years and handles pickup, documentation, and sales processing. Vehicle donors can claim fair market value deductions up to the actual sale value.
• CVS OTC BenefitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing Medicare Advantage members to donate unused OTC benefit items. Participating plans include Aetna, WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Sharp Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, and Health Solutions. Items ship directly to Warrior Foundation for inclusion in care packages.
• Corporate SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsorship program includes Future 500 Companies to local small businesses. Sponsors can obtain program and Freedom Station naming rights, support local fundraisers, and provide in-kind donations including furniture, appliances, mattresses, equipment and supplies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Largest U.S. veteran service nonprofit offering physical and mental health programs, career counseling and transition support to post-9/11 wounded veterans. Directly comparable beneficiary population (post-9/11 ill/injured) and overlapping programs (career guidance, wellness, mental health), though much broader national scope and a paid services model rather than transitional housing.

Direct peers

• Fisher House Foundation: Provides temporary lodging in comfort homes near military and VA medical centers for families of wounded, ill and injured service members receiving treatment. Directly comparable model — military family lodging proximate to Naval/VA hospitals — and the closest functional peer to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station's Legacy House concept.
• Homes For Our Troops: Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes to severely injured post-9/11 veterans, freeing them from financial burdens of home modifications. Comparable mission (post-9/11 severely injured, 70%+ disability rating), comparable real-estate-intensive capital model, and overlapping beneficiary definition.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Provides immediate financial assistance, housing support, and transition programs for wounded service members, critically ill, and their families. Direct peer in the transition/housing support category with a comparable beneficiary definition and case-management approach.
• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit serving post-9/11 wounded warriors, families and caregivers through transition, health and wellness, peer support and adaptive sports programs. Direct peer with overlapping adaptive sports (Wolfpack-style) and Dress for Success-style career transition services.
• Operation Finally Home: Builds mortgage-free custom homes and provides adaptive housing for wounded and disabled veterans and their families, with active construction in California including San Diego. Comparable beneficiary population and similar donated/named housing model using corporate sponsorship funding.
• Building Homes for Heroes: Provides mortgage-free, handicap-adapted homes to wounded veterans and their families, plus financial education and support. Directly comparable real-estate-intensive veteran housing model, same severely injured beneficiary focus, and similar reliance on corporate underwriting.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Serves U.S. veterans, first responders and their families through programs including specially adapted smart homes, mental wellness, and entertainment. Comparable severely wounded veteran beneficiary population and similar adapted housing model with strong celebrity-driven fundraising muscle.

Emerging players

• Travis Mills Foundation: Operates a retreat-based rehabilitation facility in Maine for recalibrating "recalibrated" wounded veterans and their families through outdoor/adaptive sports and family programming. Comparable post-9/11 severely injured beneficiary focus and overlapping adaptive sports/recreation approach, though delivery model is retreat-based rather than transitional housing.
• Team RWB: Enriches the lives of American veterans through physical and social activities, including adaptive sports chapters and veteran athletic communities. Comparable adaptive/community-based programming focus, though Team RWB operates a national chapter model rather than facility-based housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@warriorfoundationfs
• Facebookfacebook.com/WarriorFoundation.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warrior-foundation-freedom-station
• Instagraminstagram.com/warrior_foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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