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.
Americas Vetdogs The Veterans K9 Corps Inc
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that America’s Vetdogs spent 82.0 percent of its $10.0 million budget on programs and 18 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 issues with… Read More
AMVETS National Service Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that AMVETS National Service Foundation spent 82.6 percent of its $19.3 million budget on programs and 17.4 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
Blue Star Families
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Blue Star Families spent 85.5 percent of its $17.4 million budget on programs and 14.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at… Read More
Center for Veterans Issues, Inc.
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. spent 85.9 percent of its $9.9 million budget on programs and 14.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did… Read More
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation spent 85.8 percent of its $14.3 million budget on programs and 14.2 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
Cohen Veterans Bioscience
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Cohen Veterans Bioscience spent 88.6 percent of its $15.3 million budget on programs and 11.4 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Cohen Veterans Bioscience filed one statement… Read More
Falcons Landing
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Falcons Landing spent 87.2 percent of its $38.7 million budget on programs and 12.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least… Read More
Folds of Honor Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate Folds of Honor Foundation spent 89.7 percent of its $51.6 million budget on programs and 10.3 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 issues… Read More
Gary Sinise Foundation
Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate the Gary Sinise Foundation spent 82.0 percent of its $59.1 million budget on programs and 18.0 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at… Read More
Hire Heroes USA
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Hire Heroes USA spent 76.7 percent of its $15.5 million budget on programs and 23.3 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
Homes for Our Troops
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Homes for Our Troops spent 88.0 percent of its $38.3 million budget on programs and 12.0 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
HVAF of Indiana, Inc.
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that The HVAF of Indiana Inc. spent 81 percent of its $9.6 million budget on programs and 18 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Read More
Maine Veterans Home
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Maine Veterans Home spent 87.2 percent of its $89 million budget on programs and 12.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommended charity spend at least 85 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Maine… Read More
Mutts with a Mission
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Mutts with a Mission spent 80.5 percent of its $3.3 million budget on programs and 19.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We… Read More
National Military Family Association
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate the National Military Family Association spent 77.3 percent of its $4.8 million budget on programs and 22.7 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
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc.
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc. spent 86.5 percent of its $7.9 million budget on programs and 13.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Native American Veterans Assistance
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Native American Veterans Assistance spent 81.7 percent of its $9.3 million budget on programs and 18.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Native American Veterans Assistance spent… Read More
Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation spent 80 percent of its $41.5 million budget on programs and 20 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a recommended charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Read More
NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that NEADS World Class Service Dogs spent 77.0 percent of its $4.0 million budget on programs and 23.0 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect… Read More
New Directions for Veterans
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that New Directions for Veterans spent 82.5 percent of its $7.7 million budget on programs and 14.8 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 issues with New Directions for… Read More
New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc)
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that New England Center and Home for Veterans (aka Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc) spent 84.2 percent of its $14.0 million budget on programs and 15.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its… Read More
Npower Inc.
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate Npower Inc. spent 81.4 percent of its $34.5 million budget on programs and 18.6 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Npower Inc. filed one statement of activates outside… Read More
Operation Gratitude
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Operation Gratitude spent 83.7 percent of its $7.0 million budget on programs and 16.3 percent on overhead. This meets our recommended charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not detect any issues with Operation Gratitude… Read More
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research spent 85.2 percent of its $30.7 million budget on programs and 14.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization spent 86.1 percent of its $33.7 million budget on programs and 13.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate TAPS spent 88 percent of its $21 million budget on programs and 12 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. TAPS filed one statement of… Read More
Team Red, White, and Blue
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate Team Red, White, and Blue spent 75.0 percent of its $5.9 million budget on programs and 25 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
The Army Distaff Foundation
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that The Army Distaff Foundation spent 84.5 percent of its $26 million budget on programs and 15.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a highly recommended… Read More
Travis Manion Foundation
Based on its 2024 tax return, we calculate that Travis Manion Foundation spent 83.1 percent of its $11.3 million budget on programs and 16.9 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at… Read More
United States Veterans Initiative
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that United States Veterans Initiative spent 83.1 percent of its $87.5 million budget on programs and 16.9 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
Upstate Warrior Solution
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Upstate Warrior Solution spent 85.2 percent of its $2.4 million budget on programs and 14.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at… Read More
Veterans Care Center of Oregon
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Care Center of Oregon spent 84.2 percent of its $44.6 million budget on programs and 15.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Veterans Care Center… Read More
Veterans Community Project
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Community Project spent 82.0 percent of its $9.5 million budget on programs and 17.1 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at… Read More
Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County spent 76.2 percent of its $4.7 million budget on programs and 23.8 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. We did not… Read More
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Wounded Warrior Family Support spent 89.5 percent of its $4.7 million budget on programs and 10.5 percent on overhead. This meets our recommendation that a charity spend at least 75 percent of its budget on programs. Wounded Warrior Family Support filed… Read More