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
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
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
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 Second Chance
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Operation Second Chance spent about 88 percent of its $1.2 million budget on programs and 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 Operation Second Chance when… Read More
Operation Support Our Troops
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Operation Support Our Troops 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 any issues… Read More
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate TAPS spent 88 percent of its $17.4 million budget on programs and 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 TAPS when screening the… 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
Travis Manion Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Travis Manion Foundation spent 88 percent of its $7.3 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
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
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