Women Against Military Madness

What Women Against Military Madness does

Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 4200 Cedar Ave S, Suite 3, Minneapolis. Its mission is to oppose U.S. militarism and involvement in wars, challenge systems of harm and exploitation, and build solidarity movements for peace and justice through education and action. The organization operates a member-based model organized around seven specialized committees — End Domestic Militarism, EMMAE (Earth), End War, Families Against Military Madness, Palestine Solidarity/Middle East, Movie Committee, and We Want Peace with China — that drive grassroots programming including weekly vigils, rallies, film screenings, and an annual Walk Against Weapons of War.

WAMM's "product surface" consists of advocacy campaigns (Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons, Fund Human Needs and End War), educational materials (military spending cards distributed in packs of 100 since 1994, nuclear winter cards), merchandise (t-shirts at $15-20 suggested donation, fair-trade Zatoun olive oil at $30 per bottle), and community programs (Letters 4 Liberation, Movie Committee screenings, weekly e-calendar newsletter). There is no proprietary technology, software, or digital platform; the organization explicitly is not a technology company. Distribution occurs via weekly community vigils in the Twin Cities, direct mail-order fulfillment of educational materials, an active website and newsletter, and social media presence across Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, and Bluesky.

The business model is nonprofit fundraising rather than commercial revenue. Funding sources include member donations, event fundraising (the 19th Annual Walk Against Weapons raised $20,000 in June 2026 with 100+ participants), minor grants (e.g., Jane Addams Peace Association Disarmament Fund), and merchandise sales at sliding-scale donation levels. With 1-10 employees and no disclosed organizational revenue, WAMM operates at the scale of a small grassroots nonprofit, relying on community-led organizing and allied coalition partnerships (Veterans for Peace Chapter 27, About Face: Veterans Against the War, MN 50501, MN Peace Action Coalition, Climate Justice Committee, NAATW) for amplification rather than paid marketing or institutional infrastructure.

Name

Women Against Military Madness

Legal name

Women Against Military Madness

Website

https://womenagainstmilitarymadness.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that opposes U.S. militarism through member-based grassroots organizing, educational campaigns, weekly vigils, and community programs serving peace activists in the Twin Cities region.

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Product category

Peace and Anti-War Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

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PRIMARYBPADAAAF

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

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Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGABAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Anti-war advocacy
• Peace activism
• Community organizing
• Nonprofit education
• Social justice campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: WAMM accepts tax-deductible donations and membership fees as a registered 501(c)(3) organization. The organization runs an annual Walk Against Weapons fundraising event and seeks ongoing financial support from members and donors.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of educational materials and merchandise including military spending cards ($10 donation for 100 cards), t-shirts ($15-20 suggested donation), and Zatoun olive oil from Palestine ($30 per bottle).
3. Event Fundraising: Annual Walk Against Weapons of War events that raised $20,000 in 2026, with participants pledging and fundraising alongside the organization.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women Against Military Madness is a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that opposes U.S. militarism and involvement in wars through education, advocacy campaigns, and grassroots community organizing. The organization produces and distributes educational materials (Military Spending Cards and Nuclear Winter Cards), runs recurring advocacy campaigns (Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons, Fund Human Needs and End War), and hosts community programs including weekly vigils, free movie screenings, the annual Walk Against Weapons of War, and the Letters 4 Liberation prison-writing initiative. It also sells themed merchandise (t-shirts, Zatoun fair trade olive oil) and publishes a weekly e-calendar newsletter.

Product overview

Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) is a grassroots social justice organization, not a technology company. It offers a portfolio of advocacy campaigns, educational materials, merchandise, and community programs. Core offerings include the Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons and Fund Human Needs campaigns, annual Walk Against Weapons events, and recurring vigil programs. Educational products include Military Spending Cards and Nuclear Winter Cards distributed to the public. The organization sells merchandise including WAMM shirts and Zatoun fair trade olive oil. Community engagement is facilitated through weekly e-calendar newsletters, free movie screenings, and letter-writing programs for incarcerated individuals.

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Products and services

• Military Spending Cards Two-sided informational cards on cardstock presenting facts about U.S. military spending, distributed in packs of 100 for a $10 donation to cover mailing costs. Intended for community members, neighborhood groups, schools, and libraries to spread awareness.
• Nuclear Winter Cards 4.5" x 5" cards on cardstock raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and nuclear winter. Available free to the public in quantities of 100, with a $10 donation requested for shipping costs.
• WAMM T-Shirts / Merchandise T-shirts designed by the WAMM EMMAE Committee featuring peace and environmental justice themes, offered for a suggested donation of $15-20 on a sliding scale.
• Zatoun Fair Trade Olive Oil Certified Fair Trade Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Palestine, sold for a $30 donation per large bottle through the WAMM office. Proceeds support WAMM's activities and the Palestinian producer community.
• Weekly WAMM E-Calendar Newsletter Free weekly email newsletter keeping subscribers informed about WAMM events, activities, campaigns, and community actions. Available by signing up through the WAMM website.
• Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons End War Committee campaign calling for U.S. ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, providing educational materials, fact sheets, petitions, and postcard campaigns for activists.
• Campaign to Fund Human Needs and End War Advocacy campaign calling for cutting U.S. military budgets and redirecting funds toward human needs, including healthcare, job creation, climate action, and education.
• Walk Against Weapons of War Annual protest walk held each June since 2008 to protest weapons manufacturers (originally ATK; in 2026, marchers targeted Forward Edge, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary). Walkers collect pledges from supporters, raising funds for WAMM.
• Movie Committee Screenings Free monthly movie screenings on peace, justice, and anti-militarism themes held at the WAMM office, followed by discussion. Open to community members and activists.
• Letters 4 Liberation Prison abolition program where participants write letters to incarcerated individuals, held at the Lucy Parsons Center. Organized in collaboration with the Wrongfully Incarcerated and OverSentenced Families Council.
• Recurring Vigil Programs Regular public vigils including the Weekly Vigil to End War (Wednesdays at Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge since 1999), the Weekly Free Palestine Rally (Fridays at Summit and Snelling Avenues), the Pipeline Blues Vigil (Mondays at the Governor's Mansion), and the Immigrant Solidarity Vigil (Tuesdays).

Quantifiable outcome

• 19th Annual Walk Against Weapons raised $20,000 and mobilized over 100 participants
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Climate Justice CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-sponsor of the Pipeline Blues Vigil (Stop Line 3!) in solidarity with Water Protectors outside the Governor's Mansion. The Climate Justice Committee connects climate change to issues of sovereignty and self-determination and works to change federal policy on environmental issues.
• Wrongfully Incarcerated and OverSentenced Families CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborates with WAMM and Families Against Military Madness on events like Letters 4 Liberation, advocating for incarcerated individuals and their families.
• About Face: Veterans Against the WarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Endorsing organization for the 19th Annual Walk Against Weapons, one of 12+ allied groups supporting WAMM's signature annual event.
• MN 50501minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Coalition partner endorsing WAMM's Walk Against Weapons event, representing broader anti-war organizing alliance.
• MN Peace Action CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Endorsing organization for WAMM events, representing regional peace movement coalition.
• Families Against Military Madness (FAMM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025A WAMM committee focused on family support for those affected by incarceration. FAMM organizes events including Letters 4 Liberation, kid-led Protests to Divest, and collaborates with the Wrongfully Incarcerated and OverSentenced Families Council.
• Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The newest WAMM Committee, organizing ongoing action-oriented activities for the liberation of Palestine through community education, protest, and outreach. PSC organizes the weekly Friday Palestine Rally at Summit and Snelling Avenues.
• New Arab American Theater Works (NAATW)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-hosts theater events including Poetry Night for Palestine and the Festival of New SWANA Plays at Open Book venue. NAATW is committed to ending ethnic cleansing through artistic expression.
• Veterans for Peace Chapter 27coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Long-standing partnership with Veterans for Peace Chapter 27, established in 1999 when WAMM's End War Committee partnered with local activist groups to initiate the weekly Vigil to End War at the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge. Veterans for Peace co-sponsors the Pipeline Blues Vigil and collaborates on multiple events including the annual Walk Against Weapons.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peace Action: Largest U.S. grassroots peace and disarmament advocacy organization, with the MN Peace Action Coalition serving as a direct WAMM ally. Comparable in advocacy focus on nuclear weapons, military spending, and legislative campaigns.
• CODEPINK: Women-led grassroots anti-war organization focused on opposing U.S. militarism and weapons manufacturing. Highly comparable to WAMM in mission, member-driven structure, and women-centered organizing approach, though operating at significantly larger national scale.
• About Face: Veterans Against the War: Veteran-led anti-war advocacy organization that endorsed WAMM's 2026 Walk Against Weapons. Closely comparable member-based nonprofit pursuing anti-militarism education, direct action, and coalition event participation.
• Veterans for Peace: National anti-war veterans organization that co-sponsors WAMM's Pipeline Blues Vigil and collaborates on the annual Walk Against Weapons. Operates as a member-based 501(c)(3) advocacy nonprofit with similar grassroots organizing model and shared anti-militarism mission.
• Win Without War: National anti-war coalition that organizes around U.S. foreign policy and military spending. Directly comparable advocacy focus on redirecting funds from militarism to human needs — a campaign theme WAMM also pursues through its 'Fund Human Needs and End War' initiative.

Broad incumbents

• Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL): Quaker-aligned lobbying and advocacy organization focused on peace, disarmament, and justice. Operates at a national lobbying scale WAMM does not, but pursues overlapping legislative goals on nuclear weapons and military spending.
• International Peace Bureau: International NGO coordinating peace and disarmament advocacy across member organizations globally. WAMM's nuclear weapons ban campaign and disarmament focus align with IPB's mission, providing international coalition context.
• American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): Quaker-affiliated peace and social justice organization running national programs on militarism, immigrant rights, and economic justice. Operates a far broader portfolio than WAMM but shares the anti-war, anti-militarism advocacy mission and 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure.

Regional players

• Minnesota Peace Project: Regional Twin Cities-area peace organization pursuing comparable anti-war and social justice goals in the same geographic market. Represents a regional peer with overlapping constituency and event calendar.
• War Resisters International: Global anti-war network with member organizations across multiple countries, focused on nonviolent resistance to militarism. Comparable in advocacy mission and member-based structure, though operating globally rather than regionally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WAMMwomen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/womenagainstmilitarymadness
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenAgainstMilitaryMadness
• Instagraminstagram.com/wamm_mn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-against-military-madness

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