Wounded Warriors
Wounded Warriors provides comprehensive support and assistance to veterans in need with a focus on helping them achieve long-term stability and success by providing them with educational benefits, mental health support, family support, career development, and financial assistance for housing and basic needs.
Wounded Warriors at a glance
In short: Wounded Warriors gave $61K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,475
- -43.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,369
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,839
- Total assets
- $227,922
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wounded Warriors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ar Research Alliance ($24K). Together the top 4 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 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 $61K (2025) to $109K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ar Research Alliance Conroe, TX | Allocated to assist veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | $23,798 |
| Americares Foundation Inc Stamford, CT | To Support the General Operations of the Organization | $17,677 |
| National Wildlife Foundation Reston, VA | Allocated to assist veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To Support the General Operations of the Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $227,922 | $571,632 | $702,604 | $61,475 | 4 | $25 |
| 2024 | $363,746 | $756,505 | $871,811 | $108,930 | 5 | $99 |
| 2023 | $478,154 | $640,141 | $403,454 | $89,400 | 5 | $102 |
| 2022 | $237,231 | $217,217 | $28,638 | — | — | $-168 |
About Wounded Warriors
Based on IRS filings
Wounded Warriors is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $228K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $25.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wounded Warriors is led by Dillon Parkes, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dillon Parkes
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $82K (2025)
Al Briseno
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Parkes
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Senn
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivanna Lopez
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dru Kahlenberg
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Rahman
Treasurer
Treasurer Board → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$24K (2024) → $32K (2025)
Sharika Parkes
Vice President
Secretary Board → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $82K, to Dillon Parkes (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wounded Warriors
How much does Wounded Warriors give each year?
Wounded Warriors gave $61K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $109K across 5 grants.
What is Wounded Warriors's typical grant size?
Wounded Warriors's median grant in 2025 was $13,839, and its average grant was $15,369, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wounded Warriors give grants?
Wounded Warriors's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (29%) and Virginia (16%).
Does Wounded Warriors give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Wounded Warriors's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wounded Warriors?
Wounded Warriors reported $228K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $572K.
What is Wounded Warriors?
Wounded Warriors is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in The Woodlands, TX. It holds $228K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Wounded Warriors's EIN?
Wounded Warriors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1336741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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