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.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation spent 30.7 percent of its $17.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Additionally, the net assets of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation equal 7.71 times its annual… Read More

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc spent 26.6 percent of its $2.4 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc. See our… Read More

Navy SEAL Foundation

Based on its 2021 tax return, the net assets of the Navy SEAL Foundation equal 6.29 times its annual budget of $20.9 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… Read More

Operation Homefront

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Operation Homefront spent 29.8% percent of its $43.9 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Additionally, Operation Homefront used joint cost accounting for 10.1 percent of its budget. While legal, this accounting method… Read More