NOT 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.
AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort spent 68.7 percent of its $6.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort used joint cost accounting for 51 percent of its budget. While… Read More
Air Force Aid Society
Based on its 2019 tax return, the net assets of the Air Force Aid Society equal 17.2 times its budget of $12.2 million. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years… Read More
AMVETS National HQ
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that AMVETS National HQ spent 100% percent of its $3.6 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the AMVETS National HQ. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities… Read More
AMVETS National Service Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate AMVETS National Service Foundation used joint cost accounting for 7.6 percent of its $16.3 million budget. While legal, this accounting method can be used to disguise overhead costs as program spending. We recommend that no more than 5 percent of a budget… Read More
Army Emergency Relief
Based on its 2019 tax return, the net assets of Army Emergency Relief equal 12 times its $28.5 million budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the group’s… Read More
Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that the Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats spent 25.7 percent of its $2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Center… Read More
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes spent 63 percent of its $9.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes used joint cost accounting for 25.6 percent of its budget. Read More
Coast Guard Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Coast Guard Foundation spent 40.6 percent of its $6.6 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Coast Guard Foundation. See our lists of Highly Recommended… Read More
Disabled American Veterans
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Disabled American Veterans spent 50.2 percent of its $132.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Disabled American Veterans used joint cost accounting for 17.9 percent of its budget. While legal, this accounting… Read More
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Based on its 2020 tax return, Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust has net assets equal to 5.19 times its $7.6 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3… Read More
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Disabled Veterans National Foundation spent 93 percent of its $27.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Disabled Veterans National Foundation used joint cost accounting for 15.7 percent of its budget. While legal,… Read More
Freedom Alliance
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Freedom Alliance spent 29 percent of its $8.8 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Freedom Alliance used joint cost accounting for 15.2 percent of its budget. While legal, this accounting method can… Read More
Freedom Service Dogs of America
Based on its 2020 tax return, Freedom Service Dogs of America used joint cost accounting for 5 percent of its $4.1 million budget. While legal, this accounting method is often used to disguise overhead costs as program spending. We recommend that no more than 5 percent of a budget be… Read More
Help Heal Veterans / Help Hospitalized Veterans
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Help Heal Veterans / Help Hospitalized Veterans spent 61.7 percent of its $13.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Help Heal Veterans / Help Hospitalized Veterans used joint cost accounting for 13.1… Read More
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spent 27.3 percent of its $4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. See… Read More
K9s for Warriors
Based on its 2020 tax return, K9s for Warriors has net assets equal to 3.25 times its $9.6 annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the group’s… Read More
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation spent 33.8 percent of its $14.8 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, the net assets of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation equal 7.88 times its annual budget. Read More
Mutts with a Mission
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Mutts with a Mission spent 83.9 percent of its $3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Mutts with a Mission also used joint cost accounting for 66.1 percent of its budget. While… Read More
Navy SEAL Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, the net assets of the Navy SEAL Foundation equal 7.33 times its annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the group’s… Read More
NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Based on its 2020 tax return, NEADS World Class Service Dogs has net assets equal to 3.01 times its $3.1 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years… Read More
New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc)
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc) spent 28.5 percent of its $10.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, there is an insider transaction to be… Read More
Operation Finally Home
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Operation Finally Home spent 39.2 percent of its $6.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. For this reason, we do not recommend giving to Operation Finally Home. See our lists of Highly… Read More
Operation Second Chance
Based on its 2020 tax return, Operation Second Chance has net assets equal to 4.02 times its $1.1 annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the group’s… Read More
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Paralyzed Veterans of America spent 65.7 percent of its $88.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Paralyzed Veterans of America used joint cost accounting for 17.5 percent of its budget. While legal,… Read More
Paws for Purple Hearts
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Paws for Purple Hearts spent 56.6 percent of its $6.1 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Paws for Purple Hearts used joint cost accounting for 26.6 percent of its budget. While… Read More
Puppies Behind Bars
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Puppies Behind Bars has net assets equal to 6.13 times its annual budget of $2.8 million. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3… Read More
Purple Heart Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Purple Heart Foundation spent 92.7 percent of its $20.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Purple Heart Foundation. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and… Read More
Save a Warrior / Warrior Meditation Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, the net assets of Save a Warrior equal 5.98 times its budget of $1 million. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the… Read More
Soldiers’ Angels
According to the New York Attorney General, Soldiers’ Angels reported raising $7,017,730.50 from solicitation campaigns using professional fundraising firms in 2021. Of this, only $2,769,240.15 (39 percent) went to the charity; the rest was kept by the solicitors. Read more here. Note: Soldiers’ Angels declared in its 2020 tax… Read More
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, the net assets of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation equal 10.71 times its $11.1 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years… Read More
The Honor Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that The Honor Foundation spent 26.9% percent of its $2.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending We do not recommend giving to The Honor Foundation. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and Recommended… Read More
The Mission Continues
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that The Mission Continues spent 25.2 percent of its $10.9 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Mission Continues. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and… Read More
United American Patriots
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that the United American Patriots spent 59.8 percent of its $3.5 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, the United American Patriots used joint cost accounting for 24.2 percent of its budget. While legal,… Read More
United Spinal Association
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the United Spinal Association spent 41.3 percent of its $8.6 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, the United Spinal Association used joint cost accounting for 7.4 percent of its budget. While legal,… Read More
United States Navy Memorial Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that United States Navy Memorial Foundation spent 42.9 percent of its $4.1 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, the United States Navy Memorial Foundation used joint cost accounting for 5.5 percent of its… Read More
Veterans Airlift Command
Based on its 2020 tax return, Veterans Airlift Command has net assets equal to 3.89 times its $2.5 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the… Read More
Veterans Community Project
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Community Project spent 27.1 percent of its $2.7 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, according to the tax return for 2019, Veterans Community Project loaned one of the charity officers $44,600,… Read More
Veterans Empowerment Organization
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Empowerment Organization spent 29.3 percent of its $2.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Veterans Empowerment Organization. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and Recommended… Read More
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the net assets of the Veterans Medical Research Foundation spent 25.6 percent of its $16.1 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Veterans Medical Research Foundation. See… Read More
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans of Foreign Wars spent 57 percent of its $89 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Veterans of Foreign Wars used joint cost accounting for 16.2 percent of its budget. While legal,… Read More
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children spent 36.1 percent of its $4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, based on its 2021 tax return, the Veterans of Foreign Wars… Read More
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Based on its 2020 tax return, the net assets of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. equal 3.93 times its $4.1 million budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3… Read More
Veterans Outreach Center
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Outreach Center spent 31.1 percent of its $3.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Veterans Outreach Center. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and … Read More
Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County
Based on its 2020 tax return, Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County has net assets equal to 3.84 times its $2.3 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3… Read More
Veterans United Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, the net assets of Veterans United Foundation equal 3.33 times its budget of $13.6 million. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the… Read More
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund spent 59.6 percent of its $6.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund used joint cost accounting for 26.8 percent of its annual… Read More
Vietnam Veterans of America
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Vietnam Veterans of America spent 38.4 percent of its $7.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Vietnam Veterans of America. See our lists of Highly… Read More
Volunteers for Veterans Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Volunteers for Veterans Foundation spent 92.3 percent of its $3.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. $3 million was spent on fundraising. We do not recommend giving to the Volunteers for Veterans Foundation. Read More
Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
Based on its 2019 tax return, the net assets of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station equal 5.8 times its budget of $1.9 million. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of… Read More
Wounded Warrior Project
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warrior Project spent 36.1 percent of its $276.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent overhead spending. Additionally, Wounded Warrior Project used joint cost accounting for 7.2 percent of its budget. While legal, this accounting… Read More