We’ve made this simple. We investigate veterans charities and sort them into three groups: “highly recommended,” “recommended,” and “not recommended.”

It can be hard to tell a flower from a dandelion when you look from a distance. But you deserve to know whether these organizations are doing what you expect them to do with your donations. That’s why we’re here.

We make our recommendations on the basis of four simple tests. (You can read about them here.) There’s no partial credit, and we don’t grade on a curve. Choose a category below to learn what we’ve uncovered, and tell your friends and family about this free resource.