Recommended Charities
Our unique approach goes beyond analyzing the annual tax returns of every veterans charity we rate. We also examine annual reports that they file with state government agencies in order to renew their fundraising licenses. In order to get our recommendation, a charity must pass four tests with flying colors. We’ve crunched the numbers, and the following charities are “Recommended” for donors. All “Recommended” charities pass our financial integrity tests and spend at least 75% of their budget on programs and services.
Alpha Omega Veterans Services Inc.
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Alpha Omega Veterans Services Inc. spent 80.7 percent of its $2.4 million budget on programs and 19.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
America’s Vetdogs
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that America’s Vetdogs spent 80.9 percent of its $9.9 million budget on programs and 19.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More
Blue Star Families
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Blue Star Families spent 84.5 percent of its $13.3 million budget on programs and 15.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Blue Star Families filed one transaction… Read More
Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats spent 83.1 percent of its $2.8 million budget on programs and 16.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its… Read More
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation spent 85.4 percent of its $13.9 million budget on programs and 14.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Cohen Veterans Bioscience
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Cohen Veterans Bioscience spent 88.6 percent of its $15.3 million budget on programs and 11.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Cohen Veterans Bioscience filed one statement… Read More
Falcons Landing
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Falcons Landing s spent 85.6 percent of its $31.6 million budget on programs and 14.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Gary Sinise Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate the Gary Sinise Foundation spent 82.0 percent of its $59.1 million budget on programs and 18.0 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Gary Sinise Foundation filed three business… Read More
Hire Heroes USA
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Hire Heroes USA spent 86.1 percent of its $13.6 million budget on programs and 13.49 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Homes for Our Troops
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Homes for Our Troops spent 86.5 percent of its $32.6 million budget on programs and 13.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Hope for the Warriors
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate Hope for the Warriors spent 91.5 percent of its $8.2 million budget on programs and 8.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spent 85.1 percent of its $3.4 million budget on programs and 14.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
K9s for Warriors
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that K9s for Warriors spent 79.6 percent of its $25.8 million budget on programs and 20.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Mutts with a Mission
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Mutts with a Mission spent 75.8 percent of its $3.7 million budget on programs and 24.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
National Military Family Association
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate the National Military Family Association spent 83.3 percent of its $6.4 million budget on programs and 16.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc.
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc. spent 84.8 percent of its $7.7 million budget on programs and 15.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Native American Veterans Assistance
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Native American Veterans Assistance spent 82.9 percent of its $9.3 million budget on programs and 17.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Native American Veterans Assistance spent… Read More
NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that NEADS World Class Service Dogs spent 79.5 percent of its $2.1 million budget on programs and 20.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
New Directions for Veterans
Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that New Directions for Veterans spent 80.8 percent of its $6.9 million budget on programs and 19.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc)
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc) spent 81.8 percent of its $11.3 million budget on programs and 18.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its… Read More
Npower Inc.
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate Npower Inc. spent 78.9 percent of its $24.9 million budget on programs and 21.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Npower Inc. filed one statement of activates outside… Read More
Operation Finally Home
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Operation Finally Home spent 76.4 percent of its $10.3 million budget on programs and 23.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research spent 86.1 percent of its $29.7 million budget on programs and 13.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Save a Warrior (Warrior Meditation Foundation)
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Save a Warrior spent 82.9 percent of its $1.9 million budget on programs and 17.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization spent 85.8 percent of its $30.7 million budget on programs and 14.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate TAPS spent 88.9 percent of its $15.6 million budget on programs and 11.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. TAPS filed one statement of activity outside of the… Read More
Team Red, White, and Blue
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate Team Red, White, and Blue spent 77.5 percent of its $5.2 million budget on programs and 22.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
The Army Distaff Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that The Army Distaff Foundation spent 85.6 percent of its $25.9 million budget on programs and 14.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 90 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
The Honor Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that The Honor Foundation spent 85.5 percent of its $4.4 million budget on programs and 14.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Travis Manion Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Travis Manion Foundation spent 82.4 percent of its $10.9 million budget on programs and 17.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
United States Veterans Initiative
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that United States Veterans Initiative spent 83.7 percent of its $76.6 million budget on programs and 16.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
United Through Reading
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that United Through Reading spent 88.3 percent of its $3.0 million budget on programs and 11.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Upstate Warrior Solution
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Upstate Warrior Solution spent 88.4 percent of its $2.2 million budget on programs and 11.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Veterans Care Centers of Oregon
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Care Centers of Oregon spent 83.8 percent of its $40.4. million budget on programs and 16.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Veterans Community Project
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Community Project spent 87.6 percent of its $7.1 million budget on programs and 12.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Veterans Community Project has a loan… Read More
Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County spent 88 percent of its $3.9 million budget on programs and 12 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Warrior Foundation Freedom Station spent 87.9 percent of its $2.6 million budget on programs and 12.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warriors Family Support Foundation spent 89.3 % percent of its $3.8 million budget on programs and 10.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Wounded Warriors Family… Read More