About Us

Charities for Vets is a project of the RAM Veterans Foundation, founded in 2022. We will publish our own federal tax returns when they are available.

For general inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

We are committed to accuracy. If you represent a charitable organization that wishes to dispute our profile or provide additional information, contact us at [email protected].

The Power of the Multiplier

When we spend money to educate Americans, our efforts generate a significant shift in giving patterns: Poorly rated veterans charities take in less, and highly rated organizations collect more. A dollar spent on our campaigns can redirect 5, 10, 20 or even 30 dollars to efficient organizations, taking away funding from the most wasteful charities. That makes a huge difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

How We Reach Donors

Our research produces specialized reports with regular updates; we promote those reports to the public through the media. We offer our findings through press releases, online videos, op-eds, social media, and direct outreach to reporters and TV producers.

The latest information is available on our website, CharitiesForVets.org. We raise awareness of our findings by purchasing advertising in national newspapers, and on cable TV and talk radio. We intensify our paid media outreach during peak holiday seasons when charitable giving tends to increase.


Advisory Board

Peter T. Metzger
Chairman

Colonel
USMC, Ret.

Mike Flanagan
Colonel
USA, Ret.

Sali Gear
Commander
USN, Ret.

Bill Hellman
Chief Warrant Officer (3)
USN/SEAL, Ret.

Kirk S. Lippold
Commander
USN, Ret.

Christine J. Quedens
Captain
USCG, Ret.

Matthew B. Smith
Lieutenant Colonel
USA, Ret.

William L. Smith
Colonel
USMC, Ret.

John Robert Stark
Lieutenant Colonel
USA, Ret.

Alphonso Trimble
Colonel
USMC, Ret.

John “JV” Venable
Colonel
USAF, Ret.

Frank Wickersham III
Colonel
USMC, Ret.

Latest Videos

Veterans Charities and Memorial Day