Transparency • Governance • Compliance

Accountability

Donors trust us with cigars, funds, and their time. In return we hold ourselves to the standards expected of a registered nonprofit — and we publish the credentials and policies that back that up.

Our credentials

Operation: Cigars For Warriors is a registered charitable organization in good standing.

Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026

Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

We have earned Candid’s highest level of recognition for 2026. The Platinum Seal is awarded to nonprofits that share their financials, leadership, strategy, and measurable results publicly through their Candid (GuideStar) profile.

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Nonprofit status

  • Legal name Operation: Cigars For Warriors
  • Tax status 501(c)(3) public charity — donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
  • Governance Volunteer-led and overseen by a Board of Directors

Governance & compliance policies

Policies adopted by our Board of Directors. Each document is available to download in full; additional policies will be posted here as they are approved.

Whistleblower Policy

PDF

Protects anyone who, in good faith, reports activity they believe to be illegal, dishonest, unethical, or otherwise improper. The policy commits CFW to non-retaliation, maintains confidentiality wherever possible, and sets out where to take a report — including to the Senior Vice Chair when leadership itself is the subject of a concern. Approved by the full Board and signed by the Chairman.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Coming soon

Our Board-approved policy on preventing and responding to harassment among volunteers, staff, and event participants. The full document will be posted here once available.

Document pending

Report a concern

If you have a concern about how CFW operates, handles donations, or treats the people it works with, we want to hear it. Reports are handled under our Whistleblower Policy and can be made confidentially.

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Questions about a donation?

Need a receipt, want to confirm a gift was received, or have a question about how funds are used? Reach out and our finance team will follow up.

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