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.

Puppies Behind Bars

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate Puppies Behind Bars has net assets equal to 5.5 times its annual budget of $3.4 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 2022 tax return, we calculate that Purple Heart Foundation spent 93.1 percent of its $20.9 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Purple Heart Foundation. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities… Read More

Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Based on its 2022 tax return, the net assets of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation equal 7.75 times its $14.8 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 Mission Continues

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that The Mission Continues spent 27.5 percent of its $11.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Mission Continues. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and… Read More