Wounded Warriors Canada

310 Byron Street South, Suite 4
Whitby, ON L1N 4P8
CEO: Scott Maxwell
Board Chair: Richard Martin

Charitable Reg. #:82808 2727 RR0001

STAR RATING

Ci's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics:

[Charity Rating: 2/5]

✔+

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.

C

RESULTS REPORTING

Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.

n/r

DEMONSTRATED IMPACT

The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.

NEED FOR FUNDING

Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.

85%

CENTS TO THE CAUSE

For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 85 cents are available for programs.



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OVERVIEW

About Wounded Warriors Canada:

Wounded Warriors Canada is a 2-star charity with Low demonstrated impact. It has a C grade for results reporting, which is below average. Its funding reserves are within Ci’s reasonable range and can cover eight months of annual program costs. For every dollar donated to Wounded Warriors Canada, 85 cents are available to go to the cause, which is within Ci’s reasonable range.

Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) is a national mental health charity supporting trauma-exposed professionals (TExPs), organizations, and their families. TExPs are individuals whose work regularly exposes them to traumatic events involving actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Founded in 2006, WWC aims to help TExPs build resiliency and recover from post-trauma injuries through education, counselling, and training. The charity notes that traditional mental health awareness programs do not always directly address the effects of chronic and repeated trauma exposure.

WWC’s programs are organized into two areas: Resiliency and Recovery. In F2025, WWC spent $8.0m on its programs but does not provide a breakdown between its two program areas.

The Resiliency program includes 14 subprograms that help TExPs and their families prepare for and manage the effects of repeated exposure to trauma. The programs provide education about trauma, practical skills for coping with its effects, and ongoing support from others with similar experiences. The charity supports resiliency in the workplace by helping TExPs and their organizations recognize the effects of repeated trauma and develop ways to manage them. At home, the programs help TExPs and their families strengthen relationships and support one another. Community-based programs also provide education about trauma and its effects.

The Recovery program includes three subprograms that help TExPs and their families recover from post-trauma injuries and illnesses. The programs provide group-based support where participants can learn about trauma, share experiences, and develop strategies for managing its effects. WWC also connects participants with ongoing member support and community resources to help them through recovery. The program is intended to provide the specific support needed after a post-trauma injury and help individuals and families maintain their recovery over time.

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Results and Impact

Nanos Research, an independent research firm, surveyed 93 WWC program participants in F2022 on their experiences and outcomes. The results were as follows:

  • 97% of participants were satisfied with WWC programs.
  • 84% of participants found group therapy valuable.
  • 89% of participants reported that WWC programs helped reduce feelings of shame or stigma.
  • 95% of participants reported that WWC programs helped them feel supported or understood.
  • 86% of participants reported that WWC programs improved their quality of life.

Charity Intelligence has given Wounded Warriors Canada an impact rating of Low based on demonstrated impact per dollar spent. While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of the charity’s results and impact. 

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Finances

WWC had total revenues of $10.1m in F2025. It received $4.3m in donations and special events revenue, representing 43% of revenue and $5.8m in program and sales revenue, equal to 57% of revenue.

The charity spent $8.0m on its programs, which is 79% of its revenue. It recorded a surplus of $1.4m in F2025.

Administrative costs were $171k, representing 2% of revenue (excluding investment income). The charity spent $557k on fundraising, equal to 13% of donations. Total overhead spending was 15%. For every dollar donated to Wounded Warriors Canada, 85 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

WWC held $5.4m in reserve funds (cash and investments) in F2025. These reserves can cover eight months of annual program costs. This is within Ci’s reasonable range.

This is a charity update that has been sent to Wounded Warriors Canada Canada by Neela Jalilian on August 14, 2026. 

Financial Review


Financial Ratios

Fiscal year ending March
202520242023
Administrative costs as % of revenues 1.7%2.9%1.7%
Fundraising costs as % of donations 12.9%17.0%5.5%
Total overhead spending 14.6%20.0%7.3%
Program cost coverage (%) 67.2%67.7%114.4%

Summary Financial Statements

All figures in $000s
202520242023
Donations 3,3492,3972,875
Business activities (net) 5,7591,6482,223
Special events 986818687
Investment income 413219
Total revenues 10,1354,8955,805
Program costs 7,9875,8804,927
Administrative costs 171142100
Fundraising costs 557548197
Cash flow from operations 1,420(1,674)580
Capital spending 705
Funding reserves 5,3683,9835,639

Note: 1. Investment Income: Ci reported investment income as a revenue item. This affected revenues by $41k in F2025, $32k in F2024, and $19k in F2023. 2. Donations Receivable: Ci adjusted for donations receivable. This affected revenues by $nil in F2025, $nil in F2024, and $150k in F2023. 3. Use of T3010: Ci used the charity’s T3010 filing with the CRA to report program, administrative and fundraising costs. 4. Amortization: Ci removed amortization from program, administrative and fundraising costs on a pro-rata basis.

Salary Information

Full-time staff: 10

Avg. compensation: $104,143

Top 10 staff salary range:

$350k +
0
$300k - $350k
0
$250k - $300k
0
$200k - $250k
1
$160k - $200k
1
$120k - $160k
1
$80k - $120k
4
$40k - $80k
1
< $40k
2

Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2025

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Comments & Contact

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Charity Contact

Website: www.woundedwarriors.ca
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Charitable Registration Number: 80340 7956 RR0001