Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF)
Serves: Nationwide, NY
Founded in 2006 after ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff survived a traumatic brain injury from a roadside bomb in Iraq — the nation's leading grant-making foundation for veterans, service members, and their families. Rather than running programs directly, BWF rigorously vets and funds the most effective local programs nationwide, distributing $10M+ in grants annually across 70+ organizations. The Got Your 6 campaign reaches millions of veterans through partner networks addressing food insecurity, mental health, and economic opportunity. CN4, Charity Navigator top 1% of all charities, CharityWatch A rating, GuideStar Platinum, BBB Accredited. 86 cents of every dollar to programs.
Who they serve
Accountability
- Program expense ratio
- 86% Share of spending that reaches programs rather than overhead.
- Last checked
- July 2026 When a person at the Foundation last confirmed these details.