Wounded Warrior Project a Scam?

I haven't been a fan of the Wounded Warrior Project since I looked at how little they spend out of their budget actually helping veterans. They spend about 57% helping veterans and over 30% on advertising. While their actual operating expenses are a small percentage (somewhere around 5%), they still don't do a very good job in getting money where it needs to be, in my opinion.

I think all anyone needs to know are these 2 things:

1) "Wounded Warriors Project head Steve Nardizzi, has never served,"
2) "$375,000 that Wounded Warrior Project executive director Steven Nardizzi was personally paid in 2013"

SGT Robert R., there is no doubt that this organization has been subject to a lot of scrutiny. My impact organization, Project Sanctuary, serves military and veteran families and continually spends over 84% of all donations directly on the service we provide to families. We are a Gold Member of GuideStar Exchange, a Better Business Bureau accredited charity, and demonstrating our commitment to fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency. I invite you, and the others on this thread: MSG Wade Huffman, CMSgt Robert Gates, SCPO Larry Knight Sr., PO1 (Join to see), LTJG Robert M., CW5 (Join to see), MSG Bill Geiger, and SPC David S. to check us out and see for yourself.
All nonprofits must raise money to provide the services, it's our fiduciary responsibility to be excellent stewards of those contributions - and I'm charged with doing that for our nonprofit.

http://www.projectsanctuary.us

WWP is also anti gun, turned down a donation from gun manufacturer

I've not had any direct involvement with them, but here is the review by Charity Navigator. Based on their numbers, it seems that other Veterans organizations are operating much more efficiently.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VCw67WddWE4

Okay I can't stand quiet anymore. I used to work for WWP until about 6 months ago when I chose to leave due to moving back home. I was a Veterans Services Officer with them. They truly are there to help veterans.

1. 83% of income goes to its 20 different programs.

2. Steve Nardizzi's (CEO) salary is decided by the Board of Directors (all volunteers). That man developed the best not-for-profit out there. No one else even comes close. He works his butt off and so does the entire staff. If you don't believe me, try not paying your dues at your nonprofit and see what happens.

3. Everything that is done for its Alumni is free to the warrior. They truly get the five star treatment.

4. This crap about not standing for the 2nd amendment is crap. Some stupid radio station was trying to get their name out there, no comment does not mean you are against guns. I happen to know for a fact, many of the EVPs have guns. I have many guns never an issue. WWP policy is to no comment. Let their work show for itself.

5. They are there to EMPOWER warriors, not give them handouts. Handing out money does not help anyone. Putting them through a program like TRACK does. If WWP can't do something well, like emergency assistance, they partner with another organization that does it well and grant them money...like Operation Homefront.

6. I always hear I don't like them because they never even looked at my resume. I'm sorry but not every vet is going to get a job. If you want to know how they hire...read the book "Good to Great". The companies business practices follow it to a tee. They get over 2000 applicants per job. Interview process takes months...to ensure they get the right person on the bus.

7. Their VSOs are second to none. Most of them came from other organizations. When one helps you with your claim...they follow that claim all the way until it is complete. They also set up a diary so to ensure they call and give you news. We have all been there, any news on your claim even if nothing to report is good. Most of the time hang ups and errors can easily fixed by calling a VBA Coach or beating down there door....which is fully supported by the Chiefs at WWP and they are given the necessary tools.

8. The organization is only 10 years old. They are not in every state. They try to do things all over but areas get missed. They are growing give them time.

Time to get off my soapbox. I was able to personally help 100s of warriors and get many of them off the streets. You have any questions feel free to message me, I would be happy to answer whatever.

Yes, they have. With a CEO who never served making $300+k/year, and another 14 executives making $150+/year...combine that with the fact that only roughly 55-57% of the roughly $295M/year they rake in actually going to wounded vets and I would definitely say they have lost their focus.

I stopped supporting them when they refused an interview on a pro 2A radio show because they do not wish to be associated with firearms. Funny, for years they had no problem setting up booths at gun shows around the country. I really don't like how their logo shows up on every type of promotional item available. Water bottles, hoodies, tee shirts, key rings and blankets. It gives the appearance that they care more about self promotion than the wounded. I've seen service members turn their backs on their reps when they show up at Walter Reed. I've also seen guys at Walter Reed wearing shirts that say "I'm a soldier/ marine... not a project."

I do not give to these programs - i do my research on each I want to see how much executives and admin costs etc...I am a numbers person - need to see the actual amount or percentages that go to the Veteran.

I think the biggest problem that people have with WWP is that they take in so much money, their assistance should be more apparent