HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 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.
Air Force Enlisted Village
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Air Force Enlisted Village spent 90 percent of its $11.2 million budget on programs and about 10 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
Black Veterans for Social Justice
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Black Veterans for Social Justice spent 96 percent of its $34.9 million budget on programs and about 4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Blue Star Families
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Blue Star Families spent 86.3 percent of its $7.7 million budget on programs and about 13.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. In its 2020 tax filing… Read More
Building Homes for Heroes
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Building Homes for Heroes spent 93.7 percent of its $10.1 million budget on programs and about 6.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
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 about 13 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Fisher House Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate the Fisher House Foundation spent 95 percent of its $64.6 million budget on programs and 5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with the… Read More
Folds of Honor Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate Folds of Honor Foundation spent 90 percent of its $24.5 million budget on programs and about 10 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Gary Sinise Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate the Gary Sinise Foundation spent 88 percent of its $39 million budget on programs and about 12 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Give an Hour
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Give an Hour spent 89 percent of its $2.3 million budget on programs and about 11 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that H.E.R.O.E.S. Care spent 99.3 percent of its $24.3 million budget on programs and about 0.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with H.E.R.O.E.S. Read More
Hire Heroes USA
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Hire Heroes USA spent 88 percent of its $10.7 million budget on programs and about 12 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Homes for Our Troops
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Homes for Our Troops spent 87 percent of its $30.3 million budget on programs and about 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
Hope for the Warriors
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Hope for the Troops spent 86 percent of its $6 million budget on programs and about 14 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Maine Veterans Home
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Maine Veterans Foundation spent 90.1 percent of its $126.3 million budget on programs and about 9.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Military Missions in Action
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Military Missions in Action spent 92 percent of its $1.9 million budget on programs and about 8 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
National Military Family Association
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate the National Military Family Association spent 85 percent of its $5.2 million budget on programs and about 15 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
Next Step Service Dogs
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Next Step Service Dogs spent 90 percent of its $480,000 budget on programs and about 10 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Operation First Response
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Operation First Response spent 95 percent of its $749,000 budget on programs and about 5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Operation… Read More
Operation Gratitude
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Operation Gratitude spent 95 percent of its $14.9 million budget on programs and about 5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Operation… Read More
Operation Homefront
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate Operation Homefront spent 76 percent of its $6.2 million budget on programs and 24 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Operation Homefront when… Read More
Operation Support Our Troops – America
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Operation Support Our Troops – America spent 87 percent of its $1.8 million budget on programs and about 13 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research spent 85.6 percent of its $29.5 million budget on programs and about 14.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Semper Fi & Americas Fund
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Semper Fi & Americas Fund spent 90.4 percent of its $39.7 million budget on programs and about 9.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization spent 85.2 percent of its $27.1 million budget on programs and about 14.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Thanks USA
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Thanks USA spent 87 percent of its $1.3 million budget on programs and about 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 with Thanks… Read More
The Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that The Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. spent 88.9 percent of its $9 million budget on programs and about 11.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation spent 94 percent of its $34.6 million budget on programs and about 6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. In its 2019… Read More
United Through Reading
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that United Through Reading spent 86.5 percent of its $2.5 million budget on programs and 13.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with United… Read More
United Veterans Beacon House Inc.
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that United Veterans Beacon House Inc. spent 90.6 percent of its $7.3 million budget on programs and about 9.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Veteran Tickets Foundation / Vet Tix
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veteran Tickets Foundation spent 95.5 percent of its $29.1 million budget on programs and 4.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Veteran… Read More
Veterans Care Centers of Oregon
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Care Centers of Oregon spent 86.1 percent of its $38 million budget on programs and about 13.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Veterans Inc
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Inc spent 94.2 percent of its $12.6 million budget on programs and about 5.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Veterans… Read More
Veterans Leadership Program
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Leadership Program spent 88 percent of its $5.6 million budget on programs and 22 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Veterans… Read More
Veterans Multi-Service Center
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Multi-Service Center spent 92 percent of its $12.5 million budget on programs and 8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Veterans… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Warrior Canine Connection spent 85 percent of its $3 million budget on programs and about 15 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warriors Family Support Foundation spent 88 percent of its $3.8 million budget on programs and about 12 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. The daughter of… Read More