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 Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Center for Military Recruitment Assessment and Veterans Employment / Helmets to Hardhats spent 88 percent of its $3.4 million budget on programs and 12 percent on overhead. 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

K9s for Warriors

Based on its 2022 tax return, we calculate that K9s for Warriors spent 79.6 percent of its $25.8 million budget on programs and 20.4 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 issues… 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

Troopsdirect

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Troopsdirect spent 75.7 percent of its $2.8 million budget on programs and 24.3 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 with The… 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

United Through Reading

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that United Through Reading spent 88 percent of its $2.6 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. We did… 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

Warrior Canine Connection

Based on its 2023 tax return, we calculate that Warrior Canine Connection spent 84.9 percent of its $3.5 million budget on programs and 15.1 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

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