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