Not 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.
Coast Guard Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that the Coast Guard Foundation spent 29.8 percent of its $11.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Coast Guard Foundation. See our lists of Highly… Read More
Disabled American Veterans
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Disabled American Veterans spent 32.8 percent of its $149.2 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to the Disabled American Veterans. See our lists of Highly Recommended… Read More
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Based on its 2022 tax return, Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust has net assets equal to 5.12 times its $10.3 million annual budget. 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
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that Disabled Veterans National Foundation spent 78.3 percent of its $31.8 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending. We do not recommend giving to Disabled Veterans National Foundation. See our lists of Highly… Read More