Wounded Warrior Project a Scam?

They are anti-gun rights. I won't donate to them.

The WWP is a non-profit, but has to be ran like a business, so you'd expect overhead and that if you want quality results, you hire good people for them.

In a for-profit company, the CEO would likely make the amount mentioned as a base salary, but would have a ton of other incentives on top of the base. $300K/annual is not a really high salary when you find out that there are SVPs/VPs (lower level execs) in companies that earn that much.

Based on the assessment by the charity checkers, it looks like they assess WWP as a pretty good, but not great investment. While 57% of the ~$230M annual sounds good, there are plenty of other charities that contribute a higher percentage of their annual revenues.

Is there anything I can do? I raise mastiffs that are wonderful service dogs and I can make ribbons and small jewelry.

I was once very involved with WWP, but now I want nothing to do with it. I would prefer to leave it at that.

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SSG Robin Rushlo, I'm sorry your contribution was rejected; however, I understand the complexities as several of the members mentioned in this thread ( Cpl Glynis Sakowicz, SSG Todd Halverson, SSG Daniel Rosploch, SGT Ben Keen, etc.).
I see that you're donating to Military Ministry - a great organization - through your I Spy Cigar business. If you ever want to support an organization that serves military and veteran families, check out Project Sanctuary ( http://www.projectsanctuary.us ). We are always looking to partner with people who have a passion for the plight of our military families in order to reduce divorce, minimize suicide, and eliminate unemployment. Contact me if you want to discuss this further.

Capt (Join to see): I have heard this before, however, as both an alumni, and an independent contractor for the WWP, I can honestly say that the WWP is an excellent resource for Soldiers. Here's why:

1) WWP does not charge any Soldier who uses their services a dime. It's all completely free.
2) To become a WWP alumni, all you have to do is submit your current ERB, or a DD-214 showing your service. While documentation of injuries or disablement is preferred, it is not required. They take you at your word: You tell them you're disabled, they take you at your word.
3) There are no requirements beyond that.

Some (and this is just the ones I know about) of the services they provide:

IT training and education, including: Introduction to Computer Technology, Introduction to Computer Networking, Introduction to Computer Repair, and Introduction to Computer Security. The WWP also pays for your computer certification exams (A+, Network+, Security+) once you complete those courses. These courses are 100% paid for and free to both Soldiers and their families!

Job Placement services (free to Soldiers)

Resume Services (free to Soldiers)

Outings and Events (free to WWP and their families in most cases), such as Horse back riding, concerts, and Motorcycle Rides (for riders).

There are more programs than this, but these are the ones I have personal experience with.

WWP was good to me after I got MedEvaced. They provided me everything I needed during my time of recovery. I think they have lost a bit over the years and monetary donations don't go where they used to, but they did right by so many, you can't discount that.

I went in for the second time in 1980 retired in 1998
I am 70% disabled and have not worked since retirement.

Also to add on: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/12/27/282381/