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EIN 47-3566126

American Warrior Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
American Warrior Initiative is a corporate foundation located in Madison, WI that primarily funds family grants, financial assistance through gift cards, service dogs, their training, and associated veterinary bills. The initiative has supported over 25,000 real estate agents across the country and has made 125 grants last year to various grantees, including Custom Canines Service Dog Academy Inc.
Total revenues
$1,139,521
2023
Total expenses
$977,389
2023
Total assets
$3,413,772
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at American Warrior Initiative

American Warrior Initiative (awi) has reached over 25,000 real estate agents around the country at the American Warrior real estate professional (awrep) boot camps, bringing awareness to the challenges facing men and women who have served in the military when returning from war. In 2018, awi launched freedom tours with gold star mom karen vaughn. From her unique perspective--as a mom whose son was killed in action in afghanistan--karen shares a powerful message on our obligation as everyday citizens to honor the sacrifice of those who've given so much for our freedom.awi has spearheaded more than 400 give-back initiatives to the wounded heroes of america. These wounded heroes have been served through mortgage-free housing, business grants, home upgrades, service dogs, and more. Awi also supports nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to military veterans.

Grants made by American Warrior Initiative

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Custom Canine Service Dog AcademyService Dogs$211,460
Texas Hearing and Service DogsService Dogs$50,000
K9S for Veterans NFPService Dogs/training$30,000
...and 12 more grants made

Who funds American Warrior Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Veterans United FoundationService Dogs$5,000

Personnel at American Warrior Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Todd GavinskiTreasurer$0

Financials for American Warrior Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,097,967
Investment income and dividends$41,599
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-45
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,139,521

Form 990s for American Warrior Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-24990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-10990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-10990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-12990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-11990PFView PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Veterans United Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedNational levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4750 S Biltmore LN
Madison, WI 53718
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
americanwarriorinitiative.com/ 
Phone
(608) 571-0508
IRS details
EIN
47-3566126
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0262315
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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