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.

Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats

Not Recommended

Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that theĀ  Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats spent 25.7 percent of its $2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Center… Read More

Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.

Highly Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. spent 88.9 percent of its $8.1 million budget on programs and 11.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

Highly Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation spent 87 percent of its $9 million budget on programs and 13 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes

Not Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes spent 63 percent of its $9.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes used joint cost accounting for 25.6 percent of its budget. Read More