Charities
We have created a rating system that, in our opinion, pulls out the most relevant information for each charity. Based on that data, we offer our opinion about donating.
The Honor Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that The Honor Foundation spent 85.5 percent of its $4.4 million budget on programs and 14.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
The Mission Continues
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that The Mission Continues spent 27.5 percent of its $11.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Mission Continues. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and… Read More
Travis Manion Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Travis Manion Foundation spent 82.4 percent of its $10.9 million budget on programs and 17.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Troops Direct
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Troops Direct spent 93.3 percent of its $67.7 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent on overhead spending. Troops Direct filed three transactions involving interested persons. Semper Sozo Inc, whose CEO is a board member of… Read More