Did Wounded Warrior Project Get in Trouble?

After Public Crisis and Fall from Grace, Wounded Warrior Project Quietly Regains Ground. ... Within months, Wounded Warrior Project's two top executives -- CEO Steve Nardizzi and COO Al Giordano -- had been fired, and the organization itself was the subject of a congressional inquiry. Donations plummeted.

What percentage of donations go to the Wounded Warrior Project?

What percentage of my donation goes directly to Wounded Warriors? 100% of your donation supports wounded warriors. 71% pays for programs, and the balance pays to support those programs. We are pleased to report nearly $197 million went directly to programs for wounded warriors as reported in our FY 2020 IRS Form 990.

How much does CEO of wounded warriors make?

Wounded Warrior Project's CEO salary is $280,000, which is in line with other national charity CEO salaries. Our executive compensation is set by our volunteer Board of Directors who follow all IRS rules on reasonable compensation.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.