Warrior Bonfire Project
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Warrior Bonfire Project meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide aid and support to United States military personnel who have been awarded the Purple Heart."
Year, State Incorporated:
2013, MS
Also Known As:
Warrior Bonfire Program
Warrior Bonfire Project (WBP) reports that it provides opportunities for combat-wounded veterans to improve their lifelong journey of recovery and healing. The organization facilitates activity-based, small group retreats for Purple Heart recipients, active or non-active duty, to build community. WBP’s Bonfire Retreats are recreational, therapy-based multi-day events reserved primarily for up to six Purple Heart veterans. Participants can partake in a favorite activity, such as hunting, fishing, skiing, surfing, and hiking while enjoying therapeutic time with fellow veterans and promoting post-traumatic healing. Each retreat is concluded with a bonfire and a United States Flag retirement ceremony, which provides a chance for participants to honor fallen comrades. In 2023, WBP reported it held 32 Bonfire Retreats across the United States.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Warrior Bonfire Project's program expenses were:
Program services: $495,025
Total Program Expenses: $495,025
Chief Executive
Mike Foss, President
Compensation*
$96,120
Chair of the Board
Keestan Cole
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
3
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $753,992, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Warrior Bonfire Project's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Investment income | $17,078 |
| Change in unrealized holding gain on investments | $30,071 |
| Contributions | $753,992 |
| Other income | $2,571 |
| Total Income | $803,712 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $803,712 |
| Total expenses: | $610,724 |
| Program expenses | $495,025 |
| Fundraising expenses | $59,716 |
| Administrative expenses | $55,983 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $192,988 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $565,578 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $758,566 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $758,566 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance