American Warrior Initiative Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 47-3566126 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,321 and $57,975.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMERICAN WARRIOR INITIATIVE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4750 S BILTMORE LN, MADISON WI 53718 |
| Phone | 7249006045 |
| AWI@FAIRWAYMC.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE VETERAN SUPPORT FORM AT WWW.AMERICANWARRIORINITIATIVE.COM/VETERAN-SUPPORT-FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | A VETERAN MUST HAVE BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE. AWI DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS OUTSIDE ITS FUNDING PRIORITIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Canines Service Dog Academy | Madison, WI | Service dogs | $280,700 |
| K9s for Veterans NFP | Plainfield, IL | Service dogs | $82,500 |
| Knightwatch K9 Service Dogs | Sierra Vista, AZ | Service dogs | $71,000 |
| Stillwater Ranch | Loveland, CO | To support general mission | $57,975 |
| Northwest Battle Buddies | Battle Ground, WA | Service dogs | $30,000 |
| Soldier's Best Friend | Peoria, AZ | To support general mission | $30,000 |
| Hero Pups Inc | Stratham, NH | Service dogs | $28,300 |
| Ultimate Canine LLC | Westfield, IN | Service dogs | $23,806 |
| Dog Training Elite Greater New Hampshire | Concord, NH | Service dogs | $16,349 |
| Dog Training Elite Salt Lake | Sandy, UT | Service dogs | $14,935 |
| Buckeye K9 | Obetz, OH | Service dog | $13,000 |
| Dog Training Elite Massachusetts | Fitchburg, MA | Service dog | $9,321 |
| Wheelchairs for Warriors | Kemah, TX | To support general mission | $8,500 |
| West Allis West Milwaukee Monogram Organization | Waukesha, WI | To support general mission | $7,500 |
| Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce | Cheyenne, WY | Donation for the veteran memorial project | $5,000 |
The return also lists 120 grants to individuals ($175,436). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ptsd Tbi Dogs and Tags of Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | Service dogs | $10,000 |
| K9s for Veterans NFP | Plainfield, IL | Service dogs | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $854,322 | 139 |
| 2024 | $885,001 | 148 |
| 2023 | $879,944 | 146 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642599349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3566126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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