- Are there guidelines to adhere to when fundraising for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)?
- Can WWP issue a receipt for donated goods or services?
- Can WWP issue a receipt for purchases of admission tickets, drawing tickets, and auction items?
- Can WWP issue a receipt for my event sponsors?
- What percentage of the funds I raise as a Proud Supporter go to the wounded?
- Is WWP a legitimate charity? Can I obtain a copy of your tax determination letter?
- Supporters at my event may want to find out more about WWP. How can they do this?
- I would like to host an event to benefit local warriors. How do I do this?
- Can you provide information and materials for our event?
- Can information about my event be posted on the WWP website?
- Can WWP provide me with a list of local warriors, supporters, or spokespersons?
- Can I organize a raffle or an auction for WWP?
- Can WWP refund me for some of my expenses?
- Can I use the WWP logo to advertise my event?
- What events do you have in my area?
- How can I volunteer at an event?
- Can I create a personalized donation page?
- Can I use Facebook to contact anyone with WWP?
- Are there any fundraisers WWP does not support?
- May I contact corporate sponsors of WWP to help with my fundraiser?
- May I contact the local military base to see if warriors want to attend my event?
- Can my fundraiser solicit donations at stores or gas stations?
- If I have further questions, who should I contact?
- I’d like to sign up for a monthly gift, how do I do this?
Are there guidelines to adhere to when fundraising for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)? Yes! Please view our Proud Supporter Guidelines here.
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Can WWP issue a receipt for donated goods or services?
WWP cannot issue tax receipts for the value of an individual's time, goods or services donated to a Proud Supporter event, as these items are not deductible under federal tax law and therefore are not eligible for a tax receipt.
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Can WWP issue a receipt for purchases of admission tickets, drawing tickets, and auction items?
WWP will provide a tax-deductible acknowledgement for donations made directly to WWP. WWP cannot issue a receipt for purchases of admission tickets, drawing tickets, and auction items, as there is a good or service exchanged.
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Can WWP issue a receipt for my event's sponsors?
WWP cannot issue tax receipts for your event's sponsors, nor can WWP accept sponsor funds and funnel those funds back to the event organizer.
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What percentage of the funds I raise as a Proud Supporter go to the wounded?
We continuously strive to keep administrative and fundraising costs associated with the operation of WWP as low as possible thus maximizing the funds available to fund the many programs and services offered by WWP. Based on our fiscal year ending on September 30, 2008 audited financial statements, $0.82 of every dollar donated went to provide services and programs for our wounded warriors and their families. With your assistance, we hope to elevate our percentage next year.
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Is WWP a legitimate charity? Can I obtain a copy of your tax determination letter?
WWP was granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service, functioning as a charity under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the organization are deductible as charitable contributions. WWP’s Federal I.D. number for donations is: #20-2370934. View our financial information here.
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Supporters at my event may want to find out more about WWP. How can they do this?
Printable information is available on the Proud Supporter Resource page, and you can make this available at your event. You can also direct supporters at your event to our website, woundedwarriorproject.org.
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As a national nonprofit, our charter is to serve veterans through our programs and services. If you would like to ensure a warrior in your area benefits from our programs and services, please have them register for our Alumni program.
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Yes, after you fill out a Proud Supporter fundraiser form to register your event. We encourage you to use our website as a resource; it covers all WWP programs and services in detail.
WWP can not provide representatives to first year events. If you would like to invite a WWP speaker or representative for your second year event please email the details of the special event to
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You will then be instruction to fill out a questionnaire that will help us expedite your request. Please note that we can not guarantee a presence at your event.
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Can information about my event be posted on the WWP website?
Of course! We would love to feature your fundraising event on our website. First, we must approve the fundraiser, and then we can put it up on our website. Please contact us to discuss your event. See our Proud Supporter Fundraisers for events we have featured.
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Can WWP provide me with a list of local warriors, supporters, or spokespersons?
WWP cannot provide you with a list of warriors, supporters, or spokespersons due to privacy issues.
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Can I organize a raffle or an auction for WWP?
Regulations governing raffles differ from state to state, and are often quite burdensome. Please check with your local attorney or state official's office for your state regulations. An auction to benefit WWP is permissible.
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Can WWP refund or reimburse me for some of my expenses?
WWP cannot refund or reimburse any expenses related to externally instigated and managed fundraising events.
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Can I use the WWP logo to advertise my event?
No problem. If you would like to use our Proud Supporter logo to advertise your event, please submit your material for approval before printing/production. If the Proud Supporter logo is misused in any way as determined by WWP, cost of any/all reproduction or reprints will be at the creator/fundraiser’s expense.
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What events do you have in my area?
Please refer to our calendar of events for some upcoming fundraising events.
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How can I volunteer at an event?
For volunteer opportunities at fundraisers in your area, please refer to our calendar of events. You can also fill out our Volunteer Form to be updated and informed of events, campaigns, and initiatives that need volunteers.
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Can I create a personalized donation page?
A great way to spread the word about your fundraising efforts is through a personalized donation page for you or your team’s efforts or for an upcoming event you are planning. This page describes the fundraiser and your efforts, and makes a great marketing tool! Visitors you email this specifically designated web page to will then be able to donate online directly to WWP. There are many great features you can adjust to your own preference with the personalized donation page.
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Can I use Facebook to contact anyone about Wounded Warrior Project? Please do not contact, arrange meetings with, or request information through Facebook. Please contact
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with your request, and the staff will retrieve any information you need. Top Are there any fundraisers WWP does not support? WWP fundraisers can not be sexual, political or religious in nature, and cannot involve alcohol or firearms. This messaging conflicts with our mind, body, and spirit approach to programs. As everyone is aware, alcohol and substance abuse have been a significant problem with segments of the wounded warrior population, often with deadly consequences. WWP would not be honoring and empowering wounded warriors if the warrior population perceived partnerships with these types of events as encouraging the use of products that contribute to that problem. Top May I contact WWP's corporate sponsors to help with my fundraiser?
Please do not contact any of WWP's corporate sponsors. Each of our partners is already making significant contributions to our organization and the warriors we serve.
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Please do not contact military bases to invite warriors. These requests should come through WWP’s event staff at
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Can my fundraiser solicit donations at stores or gas stations?
Please do not solicit people randomly at stores or gas stations. If you would like to fundraise, please support WWP through an event.
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If I have further questions, who should I contact?
For further information, please contact WWP's events staff at
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or 877.832.6997.
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Thank you for inquiring. Yes, WWP does have a monthly giving program: Advance Guard. The Advance Guard monthly giving program provides a reliable, low-cost source of long-term income for WWP programs and services. To participate in this program, click here.
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