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 2021 tax return, we calculate that Air Force Enlisted Village spent 91.4 percent of its $13.1 million budget on programs and 8.6 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
Black Veterans for Social Justice
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Black Veterans for Social Justice spent 96 percent of its $37.2 million budget on programs and 4 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
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 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 Blue… 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 $10.6 million budget on programs and 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 issues… Read More
Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.
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
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
Fisher House Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate the Fisher House Foundation spent 94.9 percent of its $64.6 million budget on programs and 5.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with the… Read More
Folds of Honor Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Folds of Honor Foundation spent 91.6 percent of its $28.7 million budget on programs and 8.4 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
Gary Sinise Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate the Gary Sinise Foundation spent 88.1 percent of its $38.9 million budget on programs and 11.9 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 the… Read More
Give an Hour
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Give an Hour spent 89.1 percent of its $2.3 million budget on programs and 10.9 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 Give… 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 $25.3 million budget on programs and 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. Care… Read More
Hire Heroes USA
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Hire Heroes USA spent 8.6 percent of its $10.6 million budget on programs and 13.4 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 Hire… Read More
Homes for Our Troops
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Homes for Our Troops spent 87.1 percent of its $30.3 million budget on programs and 12.9 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
Hope for the Warriors
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Hope for the Warriors spent 85.5 percent of its $6.5 million budget on programs and 14.5 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 Hope… Read More
Maine Veterans’ Homes
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Maine Veterans’ Homes spent 90.1 percent of its $101.3 million budget on programs and 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 Maine… Read More
Military Missions in Action
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Military Missions in Action spent 92.2 percent of its $1.9 million budget on programs and 7.8 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… 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 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
Operation Gratitude
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Operation Gratitude spent 95.3 percent of its $15.7 million budget on programs and 4.7 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 Operation Gratitude… Read More
Operation Homefront
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Operation Homefront spent 85.4 percent of its $39.3 million budget on programs and 14.6 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
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 $31.1 million budget on programs and 14.4 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
Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Semper Fi & America’s Fund spent 90.4 percent of its $38.8 million budget on programs and 9.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transactions. According to the tax… 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 $26.7 million budget on programs and 14.8 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
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation spent 95.1 percent of its $57.3 million budget on programs and 4.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. In its 2019 tax… Read More
United Through Reading
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that United Through Reading spent 86.5 percent of its $2.1 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 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 issues… 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 $23.5 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 $37.8 million budget on programs and 13.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transactions. According to the tax… Read More
Veterans Inc.
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Inc. spent 94.2 percent of its $11.7 million budget on programs and 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 Inc. Read More
Veterans Leadership Program
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Leadership Program spent 88 percent of its $5.3 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 $12.7 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 85.4 percent of its $3 million budget on programs and 14.6 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 Warrior… Read More
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warriors Family Support Foundation spent 88.4% percent of its $4.2 million budget on programs and 11.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. The daughter of the… Read More