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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund spent 65.4 percent of its $7.3 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. Additionally, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund used joint cost accounting for 39.2 percent of its… Read More
Vietnam Veterans of America
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Vietnam Veterans of America spent 33.6 percent of its $10.8 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Vietnam Veterans of America. See our lists of… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Warrior Canine Connection spent 84.9 percent of its $3.6 million budget on programs and 15.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. While the net assets of Warrior… 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