Wounded Warriors Family Support

What Wounded Warriors Family Support does

Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 (incorporated 2004) by retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel John D. Folsom and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization delivers direct programs to combat-wounded U.S. military veterans and their family members across five core offerings: the Mobility is Freedom vehicle grant program (averaging $30,000 per grant, with cumulative disbursements exceeding $10.3 million); the Caregiver Respite program (with $8.6 million+ spent supporting 24,000+ families); Family Retreats (restorative travel experiences such as Universal Resorts Orlando and Legoland trips, with 97 families served in 2024); the Veterans Welding Training Program delivered in partnership with the United Automobile Workers and Ford Motor Company at the UAW-Ford Technical Training Center in Lincoln Park, Michigan; and the Dunham House residential community under construction in north Omaha — a 27,500-square-foot, 30-unit assisted living facility on a 40-acre site, scheduled to open in Fall 2026 with a total project cost of $13.9 million.

WWFS operates as a donation-funded nonprofit with no products sold or services priced. Revenue is sourced from four donation streams — individual contributions (online portal, mail-in, recurring giving), corporate donations and fundraising partnerships (including employer matching gifts and cause marketing), stock and securities transfers, and planned giving/bequests through wills, trusts, and endowment funds. Distribution is multi-channel, including an online donation portal accepting credit/debit/PayPal, electronic stock transfer via DTC #0226, printable mail-in forms, and direct corporate outreach (contact: [email protected]). The organization maintains operational presence in Omaha (headquarters), Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Jose, collectively serving veteran populations exceeding one million across those metros. Per the company's own description on the Veteran Led podcast, WWFS has grown into an organization operating at over $4 million per year in support of veteran families, and has cumulatively served 1,440,177+ veteran families since founding.

The organization is veteran-founded and veteran-run, holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating (six consecutive years — awarded to fewer than 13% of evaluated charities), 2025 Candid Platinum Transparency status, and recognition from Charity Watch, Consumer Reports, Great Nonprofits, and WalletHub. Active strategic partners include Assurant Foundation (vehicle grants), Radian Group (vehicle donations), AMVET Power (welding training and employment placement), CrossMed Healthcare Staffing (Dunham House medical staffing), UAW-Ford (welding certification delivery), Lukas Partners (vehicle event logistics), and Operation Hat Trick (vehicle funding). The organization is explicitly distinct from and unaffiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project and is not a federal entity.

Name

Wounded Warriors Family Support

Legal name

Wounded Warriors Family Support, Inc.

Website

https://wwfs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wounded Warriors Family Support is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing mobility vehicle grants, caregiver respite, family retreats, welding training, and a forthcoming residential facility (Dunham House) for combat-wounded U.S. veterans and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Caregiver respite programs
• Mobility vehicle grants
• Welding certification training
• Nonprofit veteran assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable donations from individual supporters via online portal, check mail-in, and recurring giving programs.
2. Corporate Donations & Fundraising Partnerships: Business donations, corporate fundraising campaigns, matching gift programs where employers match employee charitable contributions, and cause marketing partnerships.
3. Stock & Securities Donations: Appreciated securities, stock, bonds, and mutual fund donations allowing donors to take tax deductions for full fair market value.
4. Planned Giving & Bequests: Estate planning through wills and trusts, endowment fund contributions that provide long-term support in perpetuity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wounded Warriors Family Support is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct programs and financial support to combat-wounded U.S. military veterans and their families. Active programs include Mobility is Freedom vehicle grants (averaging $30,000 per grant), Caregiver Respite financial relief for family caregivers, free Veterans Welding Training Program delivered with UAW-Ford, restorative Family Retreats, and Dunham House — a first-of-its-kind 30-unit residential community for combat-wounded veterans under construction in north Omaha, scheduled to open Fall 2026.

Product overview

Wounded Warriors Family Support is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs supporting combat-wounded veterans and their families. The core offerings include: Dunham House (residential living facility for combat-wounded veterans), Mobility is Freedom (vehicle grant program), the Veterans Welding Training Program (in partnership with UAW-Ford), Caregiver Respite (support for family caregivers), and Family Retreats (restorative vacations). These programs work together to address the full spectrum of veteran family needs including housing, mobility, employment, caregiver support, and family healing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dunham House: Nebraska's first specialized residential community for combat-wounded veterans, opening Fall 2026. Provides 30 accessible apartment-style residences designed for combat-wounded veterans with mobility challenges and service-connected disabilities.
• Mobility is Freedom
• Veterans Welding Training Program

Products and services

• Dunham House Nebraska's first specialized residential community for combat-wounded veterans, opening Fall 2026. The approximately 27,000-square-foot facility on an 8.5-acre site in north Omaha provides 30 accessible apartment-style residences with personalized care plans for veterans with mobility challenges and service-connected disabilities; total project cost $13.9 million.
• Mobility is Freedom Vehicle grant program providing mobility-equipped transportation to combat-wounded veterans. Grants average $30,000 and allow veterans to select vehicles and mobility modifications tailored to their unique needs; $10.3+ million in grants distributed since launch.
• Veterans Welding Training Program Free, industry-recognized welding certification program in collaboration with United Automobile Workers-Ford (UAW-Ford). The six-week intensive training at the UAW-Ford Technical Training Center in Lincoln Park, Michigan prepares veterans for apprenticeships and entry-level positions in automotive, shipbuilding, and construction industries; hundreds of veterans certified through the program (e.g., 9 veterans completed the August 2025 class).
• Caregiver Respite Financial relief and support services for family members who provide daily care to wounded veterans. Provides respite experiences that allow caregivers to recharge and reconnect; $8.6+ million spent on the respite needs of 24,000+ families.
• Family Retreats Restorative retreats for combat-wounded veteran families to heal and reconnect together, including trips to destinations such as Universal Resorts Orlando and Legoland; 97 families served through 2024 retreats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,440,177+ veteran families served since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AssurantcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025Partnership through Assurant Foundation to present mobility-modified vehicles to combat-wounded veterans. Presented Josh Lopez with 2025 Chevrolet Suburban in November 2025 as part of broader initiative to provide modified vehicles to combat-wounded U.S. veterans.
• AMVET PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Strategic partnership announced October 30, 2025 to support wounded veterans with training and employment placement. Collaboration began with a welding training program and aims to strengthen outreach, expand veteran training and employment, and raise awareness for critical veteran services.
• Radian Group Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2025Vehicle donation partnership supporting Mobility is Freedom program. Donated 2025 Ford F-150 truck to retired Marine Cpl. John Mevey at Topgolf King of Prussia to support mobility and independence.
• CrossMed Healthcare StaffingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 August 2025Partnership announced August 4, 2025 for Dunham House medical staffing needs. Omaha-based CrossMed specializes in connecting traveling healthcare professionals with assignments across the nation to fill healthcare staffing gaps.
• United Automobile Workers (UAW) and Ford Motor CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Welding Training Program collaboration where UAW-Ford covers cost of program including instructors, training facilities, food, equipment, and tools. WWFS covers lodging, weekly stipend, and boots for veteran participants. Program held at UAW-Ford Technical Training Center in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
• Lukas PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorked with WWFS to assist with vehicle and motorcycle donation events in California, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, and Virginia. Supports Mobility is Freedom program honoring veterans with mobility-equipped vehicles.
• Operation Hat TrickminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $30,000 to assist WWFS with vehicle purchase for Nebraska Army veteran Ben Marksmeier. Presented during Nebraska-UCLA halftime at Memorial Stadium.
• VENZAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVENZA Summit Challenge fundraiser raised $3,500 and awareness for WWFS. Two 25-person teams logged steps over 21 days totaling 4,798,395 steps. Supported combat-wounded veteran families served by WWFS.
• Lund Ross (Construction)minorOthersConstruction firm building Dunham House. WWFS hosted appreciation lunch for Lund Ross sub-contractor's construction crews working on the project in February 2026.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Operation Homefront: Builds strong, stable, and secure military families through critical financial assistance, transitional housing, and recurring family support programs. Closely comparable family-of-wounded-veteran beneficiary focus and direct-aid model.
• Fisher House Foundation: Builds and operates comfort homes where military and veteran families stay free of charge while loved ones receive medical treatment. Closely comparable in the family-of-wounded-veteran support model and physical-infrastructure program delivery.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Provides immediate financial support and lifetime assistance to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. Direct peer with overlapping family-of-wounded-veteran beneficiary base and case-management service model.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Serves U.S. veterans, first responders, and their families through programs including specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. Closely comparable in veteran-specialty construction programs (akin to Dunham House) and high-visibility donor engagement.
• Wounded Warrior Project: The largest U.S. nonprofit serving post-9/11 wounded veterans with physical/mental injuries. Direct peer: serves overlapping combat-wounded veteran population with comparable programs (mental health, physical wellness, career counseling), though at much larger scale.
• Hope For The Warriors: National nonprofit serving combat-wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen with clinical, financial, and educational programs. Directly comparable beneficiary focus and program portfolio to WWFS.
• Building Homes for Heroes: Builds and gifts mortgage-free, specially adapted homes to severely wounded post-9/11 veterans and their families. Comparable beneficiary base (combat-wounded veterans) and capital-intensive housing program analogous to WWFS's Dunham House.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits assistance and support to disabled veterans. Comparable in mission scope but operates at significantly broader scale and longer institutional history than WWFS.

Emerging players

• USA Cares: Provides post-9/11 military families with financial assistance for housing, food, utilities, and other basic needs during crisis. Comparable direct-aid-to-veteran-families model, though focused on financial assistance rather than WWFS's program mix.

Regional players

• Travis Manion Foundation: Empowers veterans and families of fallen service members to develop character in future generations through leadership and service programs. Comparable fallen-veteran family focus (linked to WWFS's planned memorial) but distinct programmatic emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WWFSorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoundedWarriors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wounded-warriors-family-support

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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