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.

Blue Star Families

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Blue Star Families spent 84.5 percent of its $13.3 million budget on programs and 15.5 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

Bob Woodruff Family Foundation

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation used joint cost accounting for 10.7 percent of its $16.7 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

Building Homes for Heroes

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Building Homes for Heroes spent 95.5 percent of its $11.2 million budget on programs and 4.5 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

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