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 2022 tax return, we calculate that America’s Warrior Partnership Inc. spent 91.9 percent of its $6.5 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. America’s Warrior Partnership… Read More
American Corporate Partners
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that American Corporate Partners spent 92.3 percent of its $4.9 million budget on programs and 7.7 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 2022 tax return, we calculate that Black Veterans for Social Justice spent 93.4 percent of its $62.2 million budget on programs and 6.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did… Read More
Building Homes for Heroes
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the Building Homes for Heroes spent 95.5 percent of its $11.2 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. We did… Read More
Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. spent 90.7 percent of its $8 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. We did… Read More
Fisher House Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate the Fisher House Foundation spent 90.9 percent of its $40.1 million budget on programs and 9.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Fisher House Foundation sent… Read More
Folds of Honor Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate Folds of Honor Foundation spent 90.2 percent of its $46.9 million budget on programs and 9.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Folds of Honor Foundation… Read More
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that H.E.R.O.E.S. Care spent 98.4 percent of its $18.8 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
Homeless Veteran Emergency Housing Facility
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Homeless Veteran Emergency Housing Facility spent 100 percent of its $2.1 million budget on programs and 0 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
Maine Veterans Home
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Maine Veterans Home spent 91 percent of its $95.9 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. We did not detect… Read More
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc.
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc. spent 99.6 percent of its $41.3 million budget on programs and 0.4 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
Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation spent 90.1 percent of its $35.5 million budget on programs and 9.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Navy… Read More
Operation Gratitude
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Operation Gratitude spent 90.4 percent of its $25.7 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 detect any… Read More
Operation Second Chance
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Operation Second Chance spent 93.2 percent of its $1.6 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. 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 2022 tax return, we calculate that Soldiers’ Angels spent 92.4 percent of its $35.4 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
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation spent 93.3 percent of its $286.7 million budget on programs and 6.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Tunnel to… Read More
United Veterans Beacon House Inc.
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that United Veterans Beacon House Inc. spent 90.7 percent of its $8.6 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. United Veterans… Read More
USA Veteran and Military Support Foundation Inc.
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that USA Veteran and Military Support Foundation Inc. spent 99.8 percent of its $7.4 million budget on programs and 0.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. Read More
Veteran Tickets Foundation / Vet Tix
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veteran Tickets Foundation spent 99.1 percent of its $168.2 million budget on programs and 0.95 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 Housing Facility
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Housing Facility spent 100 percent of its $2.1 million budget on programs and 0.0 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 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Inc. spent 95 percent of its $17.3 million budget on programs and 5 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 2021 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Leadership Program spent 90.5 percent of its $8.9 million budget on programs and 9.5 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
Veterans Multi-Service Center
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Multi-Service Center spent 91.3 percent of its $14.8 million budget on programs and 8.7 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 United Foundation
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Veterans United Foundation spent 94.5 percent of its $17.3 million budget on programs and 5.5 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