John Vibes / (ANTIMEDIA) The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been one of the most popular veteran's charities in the United States for years, but it recently came under fire after organizers were accused of embezzling money. WWP was established by John Melia in 2003, and the charity has since grown to generate millions of dollars in donations.

New claims against the group, however, allege they are not a charity, but a for-profit company that seeks to play on the heartstrings of the public to inflate their income. An investigation carried out by CBS News and the New York Times reported that former employees of the WWP accused them of spending the donated money on trips, private dinners for employees, and other private expenses.

The investigation found WWP generated $300 million in 2014, alone, but it spent less than 60% of that money on veterans. Meanwhile, by comparison, other similar charities spend over 90% of their generated funds on actual charitable efforts.

The investigation also found that the amount WWP spent on conferences alone rose from $1.7 million in 2010 to $26 million in 2014.

Of over 40 former workers interviewed by CBS News, all accused WWP of outrageous spending and shifty accounting practices.

Another former worker, who spoke anonymously for fear of being retaliated against, said the company's spending increased even further after CEO Steven Nardizzi took over in 2009.