Americans have repeatedly been proven to be the most generous people on the planet. But what happens to those hard-earned dollars you donate to charity?
As it stands now, a charitable organization can maintain its favorable IRS determination by contributing a mere 5% (or in some cases, just 1%) of the revenue it raises to its charitable cause. Millions of dollars intended for our nation's veterans are going into the pockets of professional fundraising groups, and less often into the pockets of the organizations' officers, rather than to the charitable causes you think you're supporting.
Please, before you submit a question, look through the list below to see if we've already reviewed it. The list is in chronological order, not alphabetical, so you need to go all the way to the bottom of the list. (Or, if you prefer an alphabetical list to make the charity you're interested in easier to find, you'll find an alphabetical list of veterans charities we've reviewed on our site map.
We've been getting a number of questions about organizations we've already reviewed. If you don't request notification when your question is published, and give us your e-mail address, we can't notify you where to find the information. We can't do anything but delete your question. So before you send a question about a veterans charity, please read through the list below or check our site map to see if it's already been reviewed.
And please be patient and bear with us. This feature has been so popular, we can't keep up with all your questions. As of this writing, we have a list of more than 65 charities awaiting review in response to your requests. So we've temporarily suspended the ability to ask a question. Check back soon to see when we're accepting questions again.
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Review of National Veterans Foundation Financial Documents
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Veterans Accredited Programs
I have been asked to contribute to Veterans Accredited Programs - $45 for a gift basket for veterans.
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United Veterans of Florida, Inc.
United Veterans of Florida keeps calling me for a donation.
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Marine Corps League
What is the rating for the Marine Corps League?
The Marine Corps League, to our great disappointment, never provided the requested Form 990 (tax ...
Coalition to Support America's Heroes
Why did Coalition to Support America's Heroes (actually Coalition to Salute America's Heroes) receive an F? Is it a scam? Having read the overall reason,...
National Vietnam Veterans Foundation
Do you have a rating for this charity -- National Vietnam Veterans Foundation?
Joe, we started our research on the web site for the National Vietnam ...
Disabled American Veterans
How effective is Disabled American Veterans? It seems to be one of the oldest and largest veterans charities.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)...
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Is Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing a reputable veterans charity?
According to their web site,
"Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, INC. (PHWFF)...
Green Country Veterans Association
Is Green Country Veterans Association a good veterans charity to donate to?
Karen, thank you for your question.
We were unable to find ...
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
I could not find a rating for Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Inc. Is this veterans charity providing valuable assistance to our nation's veterans?...
Vietnam Veterans Of America
Do you have a rating for Vietnam Veterans of America (the national organization)?
It's not shown on your page of charitable 501 C3
or 501 C19 organizations....
Check Out Veterans Charities
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United Proud Patriots Veterans Organization
I recently got a telemarketer call looking for a donation to United Proud Patriots Veterans Organization. Is that a legitimate organization?
I asked ...
American Veterans Foundation
Can you tell me anything about American Veterans Foundation? I could not find anything about them on your site.
They are listed at 2815 100th street ...
National Veterans Services Fund
A reader asks:
What can you tell me about the National Veterans Services Fund? How much do they give to aid veterans?
The National Veterans ...
United War Veterans Council
Can you provide a rating for United War Veterans Council?
Recently my sister received a phone solicitation from United War Veterans (they neglected ...
Foundation for American Veterans
A reader asks:
I didn't see a rating for 'Foundation for American Veterans' in Michigan. Are they a good organization or another bad money handling ...
Wounded Warrior Project Info?
Do you have information about the Wounded Warrior Project?
I am retired Army. I go to great lengths to be sure that when I make a contribution to an ...
Honorable Veterans Charities?
Diane writes:
I went to look up the best veterans charity that would help our military the most. I wanted to write a check & so I checked this website....
Report Veterans Charities Engaged in Deceptive Practices
Charities using deceptive tactics to solicit donations, such as claiming you donated last year, or that you promised a donation, when you know you didn'...
US Navy Veterans Association
What can you tell me about the U.S. Navy Veterans Association? I've been solicited by them and am unsure whether I want to donate to this veterans charity ...
Underprivileged Workers of America
I have been called each year, and have given most years to a charity called Underprivileged Workers of America. They send light bulbs or cleaning materials ...
National Veterans Foundation
In reviewing the list of veterans charities rated by the American Institute of Philanthropy, I did not see the organization "National Veterans Foundation"...
Great Veterans Charity Reviews
Thank you for the great and giving job you have been doing for our veterans in posting reviews of veterans charities. I stand and salute you.
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U.S. Wounded Soldiers Foundation
What can you tell me about the U.S. Wounded Soldiers Foundation?
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How can I help veterans charities on a limited budget?
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Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
How would you rate the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund?
Thanks,
Steve
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How to help local wounded warriors?
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Marine Corps League Foundation
The Marine Corps League Foundation has a very low Admin Expense percentage. Why are they not listed in your reports?
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Requesting Donation to Charity with Free Gifts
I just received a "free" gift from National Veterans Foundation (NVF).
I get so many of these, and I don't like the idea of contributions being used ...
National Veterans Foundation
Is National Veterans Foundation a veterans charity worthy of a donation?
I would appreciate any information you have about them.
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