HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CHARITIES

Our unique approach goes beyond analyzing the annual tax returns of every veterans charity we rate. We also examine annual reports that they file with state government agencies in order to renew their fundraising licenses. In order to get our recommendation, a charity must pass four tests with flying colors. We’ve crunched the numbers, and the following charities are “Highly Recommended” for donors. All “Highly Recommended” charities pass our financial integrity tests and spend at least 90% of their budget on programs and services.

Air Force Enlisted Village

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Air Force Enlisted Village spent 90.4 percent of its $14.5 million budget on programs and 9.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More

America’s Warrior Partnership Inc.

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Americas Warrior Partnership spent 93.2 percent of its $5.9 million budget on programs and 6.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. America’s Warrior Partnership Inc. Read More

American Corporate Partners

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that American Corporate Partners spent 92.2 percent of its $6.5 million budget on programs and 7.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

Black Veterans for Social Justice

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Black Veterans for Social Justice spent 90.5 percent of its $67 million budget on programs and 9.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended… Read More

Building Homes for Heroes

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Building Homes for Heroes spent 95.5 percent of its $12.4 million budget on programs and 4.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Read More

Fisher House Foundation

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate the Fisher House Foundation spent 90.3 percent of its $42.8 million budget on programs and 9.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend… Read More

H.E.R.O.E.S. Care

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that H.E.R.O.E.S. Care spent 98.4 percent of its $18.1 million budget on programs and 1.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More

Hope for the Warriors

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate Hope for the Warriors spent 91.9 percent of its $9.2 million budget on programs and 8.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc.

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc. spent 99.5 percent of its $20.9 million budget on programs and 0.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did… Read More

Operation Second Chance

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Operation Second Chance spent 92.4 percent of its $1.5 million budget on programs and 7.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

Semper Fi & America’s Fund

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Semper Fi & America’s Fund spent 90.7 percent of its $49.6 million budget on programs and 9.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Semper Fi… Read More

Soldiers’ Angels

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Soldiers’ Angels spent 91.0 percent of its $30.7 million budget on programs and 7.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More

The Honor Foundation

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that The Honor Foundation spent 91.1 percent of its $6.0 million budget on programs and 8.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation spent 90.4 percent of its $272 million budget on programs and 9.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended… Read More

United Veterans Beacon House Inc.

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that United Veterans Beacon House Inc. spent 91.2 percent of its $10.8 million budget on programs and 8.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. United Veterans… Read More

Veteran Tickets Foundation / Vet Tix

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veteran Tickets Foundation spent 99.2 percent of its $228 million budget on programs and 0.08 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

Veterans Inc.

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Inc. spent 96.6 percent of its $20.3 million budget on programs and 3.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Veterans Inc. filed three transactions… Read More

Veterans Leadership Program

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Leadership Program spent 91 percent of its $10.5 million budget on programs and 9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Read More

Veterans Multi-Service Center

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Multi-Service Center spent 92.5 percent of its $17.8 million budget on programs and 7.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More