Recommended Charities
Our unique approach goes beyond analyzing the annual tax returns of every veterans charity we rate. We also examine annual reports that they file with state government agencies in order to renew their fundraising licenses. In order to get our recommendation, a charity must pass four tests with flying colors. We’ve crunched the numbers, and the following charities are “Recommended” for donors. All “Recommended” charities pass our financial integrity tests and spend at least 75% of their budget on programs and services.
Alpha Omega Veterans Services Inc.
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
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
American Corporate Partners
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that American Corporate Partners spent 88.6 percent of its $4.2 million budget on programs and 11.4 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 American… Read More
Blue Star Families
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Blue Star Families spent 86.3 percent of its $7.7 million budget on programs and 13.7 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. In its 2020 tax filing Blue… Read More
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation
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
Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. spent 88.9 percent of its $8.1 million budget on programs and 11.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues… Read More
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation spent 87 percent of its $9 million budget on programs and 13 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
Cohen Veterans Bioscience
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
Gary Sinise Foundation
Based on its 2019 tax return, we calculate the Gary Sinise Foundation spent 88.1 percent of its $38.9 million budget on programs and 11.9 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 the… Read More
Give an Hour
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Give an Hour spent 89.1 percent of its $2.3 million budget on programs and 10.9 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 Give… Read More
Greater Los Angeles Veterans Research and Education Foundation
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
Hire Heroes USA
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Hire Heroes USA spent 86 percent of its $10.6 million budget on programs and 13.4 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 Hire… Read More
Homes for Our Troops
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Homes for Our Troops spent 87.1 percent of its $30.3 million budget on programs and 12.9 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
Hope for the Warriors
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Hope for the Warriors spent 85.5 percent of its $6.5 million budget on programs and 14.5 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 Hope… Read More
HVAF of Indiana, Inc.
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
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 Military Family Association
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate the National Military Family Association spent 85 percent of its $5.2 million budget on programs and 15 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
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc.
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
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
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.
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
Operation Homefront
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate Operation Homefront spent 85.4 percent of its $39.3 million budget on programs and 14.6 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 Operation Homefront when… Read More
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research spent 85.6 percent of its $31.1 million budget on programs and 14.4 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
Pat Tillman Foundation
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
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
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization spent 85.2 percent of its $26.7 million budget on programs and 14.8 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
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
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
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
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
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
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
United Through Reading
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that United Through Reading spent 86.5 percent of its $2.1 million budget on programs and 13.5 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 United… Read More
Veterans Care Centers of Oregon
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Care Centers of Oregon spent 86.1 percent of its $37.8 million budget on programs and 13.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transactions. According to the tax… Read More
Veterans Leadership Program
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Leadership Program spent 88 percent of its $5.3 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 Veterans… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Warrior Canine Connection spent 85.4 percent of its $3 million budget on programs and 14.6 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 Warrior… Read More
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Based on its 2020 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warriors Family Support Foundation spent 88.4% percent of its $4.2 million budget on programs and 11.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend 75 percent of its budget on programs. Insider transaction. The daughter of the… Read More