Warrior for Life Fund
Warrior for Life Fund (WFLF) focuses support to active duty, veterans, and their families through sport and community as they navigate the unique challenges of combat deployments and life after service. Utilizing an evidence based and informed approach, WFLF creates an enduring environment of fellowship, fitness, and mental/cognitive health improvement that has lasting impact to our members.
Warrior for Life Fund at a glance
In short: Warrior for Life Fund gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,545
- +1563.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $11,848
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $499,821
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Warrior for Life Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation ($25K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Boston, MA | To Support Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Trails of Purpose Chespeake, VA | To Support Charitable Purposes | $5,400 |
| Invisible Wounds Foundation Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $5,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $499,821 | $775,842 | $804,708 | $35,545 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $525,661 | $699,495 | $570,987 | $2,137 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $349,270 | $440,479 | $341,956 | $5,750 | Total only | $3 |
| 2022 | $238,220 | $271,974 | $171,104 | — | — | $3 |
| 2021 | $137,350 | $163,404 | $81,277 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $55,221 | $54,650 | $84,262 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $84,832 | $139,957 | $59,811 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Warrior for Life Fund
Based on IRS filings
Warrior for Life Fund is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $500K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Warrior for Life Fund is led by Ryan Croley, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Croley
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Richard Appleby
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fleetwood
CFO
Vice President → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$17K (2025)
Tony Cabana
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevan Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Wheeler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grady McDonald
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeantelle Duhon
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin McGraw
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank Simonetti (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Cabana (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Ryan Croley (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Warrior for Life Fund
How much does Warrior for Life Fund give each year?
Warrior for Life Fund gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
What is Warrior for Life Fund's typical grant size?
Warrior for Life Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,400, and its average grant was $11,848, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Warrior for Life Fund give grants?
Warrior for Life Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Illinois (14%).
How large is Warrior for Life Fund?
Warrior for Life Fund reported $500K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $776K.
What is Warrior for Life Fund?
Warrior for Life Fund is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Virginia Beach, VA. It holds $500K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Warrior for Life Fund's EIN?
Warrior for Life Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0552796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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