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

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

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

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