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.

United Spinal Association

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the United Spinal Association spent 45.6 percent of its $9.8 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Additionally, the United Spinal Association used joint cost accounting for 11.4 percent of its budget. While… Read More

United States Navy Memorial Foundation

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that United States Navy Memorial Foundation spent 45.3 percent of its $5.1 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Additionally, the United States Navy Memorial Foundation used joint cost accounting for 16 percent of… Read More

Veterans Airlift Command

Based on its 2022 tax return, Veterans Airlift Command has net assets equal to 3.30 times its $3.2 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 Empowerment Organization

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Empowerment Organization spent 27.7 percent of its $2.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Veterans Empowerment Organization. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and … Read More