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.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Paralyzed Veterans of America spent 55.9 percent of its $97.2 million budget on programs and 44.1 percent on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Paralyzed Veterans of America used joint cost… Read More
Pat Tillman Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that the Pat Tillman Foundation spent 71 percent of its $5.5 million budget on programs and 29 percent on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving… Read More
Paws for Purple Hearts
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Paws for Purple Hearts used joint cost accounting for 25.5 percent of its $9.6 million budget. While legal, this accounting method can disguise overhead costs as program spending. We recommend that no more than 5 percent of a budget be allocated… Read More
Puppies Behind Bars
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate Puppies Behind Bars has net assets equal to 6.13 times its annual budget of $3.0 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