EOD Warrior Foundation
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
EOD Warrior Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve the quality of life for the EOD Family by providing educational, financial and emotional support."
Year, State Incorporated:
2007, FL
The EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF) serves the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) community by providing financial assistance and support to Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard, Retired and Veteran EOD technicians and their families. The organization's support includes additional services such as morale events, peer-to-peer support, educational programs, connections to resources, care of the EOD Memorial, and sustained contact with EOD warriors and their families.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, EOD Warrior Foundation's program expenses were:
Program services: $1,840,721
Total Program Expenses: $1,840,721
Chief Executive
Jerry Shelton, Jr., Executive Director
Compensation*
$67,482
Chair of the Board
Greg K. Mittelman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ret. Lt. Col., United States Air Force and Owner, Our C4 Solutions
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
8
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Mr. Shelton started employment at EODWF on June 1, 2024.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,470,302 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 EOD Warrior Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment return, net | $462,478 |
| In-kind contributions | $213,128 |
| Special events, net | $504,905 |
| Royalty income | $8,128 |
| Grant income | $422,216 |
| Other income | $8,394 |
| Contributions | $1,330,053 |
| Total Income | $2,949,302 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $2,949,302 |
| Total expenses: | $2,432,419 |
| Program expenses | $1,840,721 |
| Fundraising expenses | $297,867 |
| Administrative expenses | $293,831 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $516,883 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,997,310 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,514,193 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,608 |
| Total Assets | $6,527,801 |
Note: According to EODWF's 2024 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $213,128 in the form of legal assistance ($180,728) and rent ($32,400).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance