WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION

EIN: 200067633 501(c)(3) Human Services

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$3,587,286
Total Expenses
$2,770,384
Total Assets
$25,740,003
Net Assets
$21,630,417
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ANDREW GASPER
Phone
6195782615
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $817K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

To be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country. WFFS is committed to supporting warriors in a variety of ways, providing quality-of-life items and numerous support services designed to assist them and their families during recovery.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $791,869

HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE WARRIOR AND HIS OR HER FAMILY IMMEDIATELY UPON THE WARRIORS ARRIVAL AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, OR CAMP...

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HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE WARRIOR AND HIS OR HER FAMILY IMMEDIATELY UPON THE WARRIORS ARRIVAL AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, OR CAMP PENDLETON HOSPITAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CLOTHING AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS OF COMFORT TO AID IN THE WARRIORS RECOVERY FROM A SOMETIMES LENGTHY AND SIGNIFICANT RECOVERY PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION PAYS FOR THE WARRIORS FAMILY MEMBERS TRAVEL COSTS TO BE IN SAN DIEGO TO ASSIST THEIR WARRIORS RECOVERY PROCESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $791,870

REHABILITATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FUNDS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO AID THE WARRIORS RECOVERY. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING SEVERAL ATHLETIC/SPORTS TEAMS, PROVIDING NECESSARY AIDS E.G. SERVICE...

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REHABILITATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE WARRIOR FOUNDATION FUNDS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO AID THE WARRIORS RECOVERY. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING SEVERAL ATHLETIC/SPORTS TEAMS, PROVIDING NECESSARY AIDS E.G. SERVICE DOGS, SPECIAL PROSTHETICS, MODIFIED WHEELCHAIRS, FUNDING CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND FUNDING OTHER MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RUNS AN ANNUAL RADIO-THON WITH THE PROCEEDS SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TOWARD SENDING HUNDREDS OF WOUNDED HEROES HOME EACH YEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Program 3
Expenses: $751,764 Revenue: $270,400

FREEDOM STATION THE FACILITY IS A SELF-CONTAINED AND GATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY, OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION, WITH EIGHT BUNGALOW STYLE HOMES AND ONE APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR...

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FREEDOM STATION THE FACILITY IS A SELF-CONTAINED AND GATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY, OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE FOUNDATION, WITH EIGHT BUNGALOW STYLE HOMES AND ONE APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR SEPARATE APARTMENTS. THE FACILITY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2011, WITH CLOSE COOPERATION AND GUIDANCE FROM MEDICAL PERSONNEL AT NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO. FREEDOM STATION PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GUIDANCE TO OUR NATIONS INJURED NAD DISABLED MILITARY HEROES WHO ARE MEDICALLY RETIRED OR DISCHARGED. WE WILL AID THEM AS THEY BEGIN THE TRANSITION FROM DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM TO PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF AMERICAS CIVILIAN WORK FORCE. FREEDOM STATION WILL ALSO ENABLE PERSONAL INTERACTION BETWEEN OUR MILITARY WARRIORS AND UNIQUELY QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN ASSIST THEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,698,345
Program Service Revenue $270,400
Investment Income $475,448
Other Revenue $143,093
TOTAL REVENUE $3,587,286

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $248,643
Salaries & Benefits $357,885
Fundraising Expenses $158,167
Program Expenses $2,335,503
Other Expenses $2,163,856
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,770,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,587,286 $5,871,477 -0.4%
Expenses $2,770,384 $2,504,754 +0.1%
Net Income $816,902 $3,366,723 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
175

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$178,955
Total Directors
13
$178,955
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Andrew Gasper President 040.00
Officer Director
$178,955 $0 $178,955
Sandy Lehmkuhler CEO/Founder 040.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Seymour Vice President 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Janecek Treasurer 010.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dian Self Board Member/Photographer 010.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Lehmkuhler Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rocky Sheng Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Bedinger Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Kay Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Carter Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wes Schermann Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Syktich Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carmel Tansey Board Member 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,587,286 $2,770,384 $25,740,003 $816,902
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,221,058 $2,048,047 $20,812,056 $173,011
2022 $4,267,042 $2,649,631 $20,394,863 $1,617,411
2021 $3,870,224 $2,138,444 $16,017,755 $1,731,780
2020 $3,660,595 $1,913,069 $14,129,560 $1,747,526
2019 $4,008,388 $1,954,326 $12,271,727 $2,054,062
2018 $2,733,121 $1,233,119 $10,179,754 $1,500,002
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