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.

Alpha Omega Veterans Services Inc.

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Alpha Omega Veterans Services Inc. spent 80.3 percent of its $2.5 million budget on programs and 19.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More

America’s Vetdogs

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that America’s Vetdogs spent 77.2 percent of its $6.7 million budget on programs and 22.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with America’s Vetdogs… Read More

Bob Woodruff Family Foundation

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation spent 81 percent of its $13.8 million budget on programs and 19 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More

Cohen Veterans Bioscience

Recommended

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Cohen Veterans Bioscience spent 84.7 percent of its $18.1 million budget on programs and 15.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Offshore Investments. Cohen Veterans Bioscience provided $182,060 in… Read More

Greater Los Angeles Veterans Research and Education Foundation

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Greater Los Angeles Veterans Research and Education Foundation spent 79.5 percent of its $6.6 million budget on programs and 20.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More

HVAF of Indiana, Inc.

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that HVAF of Indiana, Inc. spent 77.9 percent of its $8 million budget on programs and 22.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc spent 79.9 percent of its $2.8 million budget on programs and about 20.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More

National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc.

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc. spent 75.6 percent of its $7.2 million budget on programs and 24.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any… Read More

Native American Veterans Assistance

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Native American Veterans Assistance spent 78.2 percent of its $5.2 million budget on programs and 21.8  percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More

New Directions for Veterans

Recommended

Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that New Directions for Veterans spent 77 percent of its $7.2 million budget on programs and 23 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More

Npower Inc.

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Npower Inc. spent 77.9 percent of its $18 million budget on programs and 22.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Npower Inc. when… Read More

Pat Tillman Foundation

Recommended

Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate that Pat Tillman Foundation spent 78 percent of its $3.5 million budget on programs and 22 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Pat… Read More

Project Sanctuary

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Project Sanctuary spent 83 percent of its $2.1 million budget on programs and 17 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Project Sanctuary… Read More

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate TAPS spent 83.7 percent of its $12.3 million budget on programs and 16.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with TAPS when screening the… Read More

Team Red, White, and Blue

Recommended

Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate Team Red, White, and Blue spent 76 percent of its $6.2 million budget on programs and 24 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More

Travis Manion Foundation

Recommended

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Travis Manion Foundation spent 81.5 percent of its $6.1 million budget on programs and 18.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Travis… Read More

Troops Direct

Recommended

Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Troops Direct spent 76.7 percent of its $4.2 million budget on programs and 23.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transactions. According to the 2020 tax return, Troops… Read More

United States Veterans Initiative

Recommended

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that United States Veterans Initiative spent 84.9 percent of its $73.3 million budget on programs and 15.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with… Read More