Report: Little Given Back by 6 Veterans Charities

Military.com ^ | June 7, 2013 | Bryant Jordan

[DJ Taylor]

Six national vet groups are among a list of the top 50 worst charities in the U.S., according to The Tampa Bay Times.

The Tampa Bay Times compiled the rankings for an investigative reporting project published on Thursday. The charities were put on the list because only a small portion of their donations were used toward those in need. Charities provided as little as 2 percent back to the earnings they collected in some cases.

The vast majority of the roughly $1 billion contributed by Americans went to the corporations in the business of making the phone calls and collecting donations.

[RobertClark]

I recommend Silver Star Families of America for consideration when seeking a worthy charity to support. Freeper Steve Newton does an amazing job with minimal resources. They can be located here:

Silver Star Families

[Dr. Ursus]

I fell for the crying relatives,which I usually don’t. WWP
won’t get another dime from me! I like the Fisher House
and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

[Bruce Kurtz]

Thanks for the link.

[ruesrose]

It really is a good one to give to, headstamp2. I have seen the state of the art Fisher House at the Charlie Norwood VAMC and it is fantastic! The hospitalized veterans and active duty are so grateful to have their loved ones close and it does help the healing process.
Because “Family love is good medicine”.

[Nevadan]

re: never contribute to those very compelling calls you get from supposed police and fireman funds.

Aside from most of these being scams, the fact is, in my community, the firemen and police have incredibly strong unions, and most of these employees are making big bucks in excess of over $100,000 a year. They can afford to pay for their own parties.

[SkyDancer]

They talk other people into giving things like mobile chairs then claim credit for giving them to vets.

[Steve Newton]

Thanks Robert

We have some great volunteers.

AND 97 cents of every dollar goes to our wounded, ill and injured

[pacpam]

Do you have proof of that accusation?

[SkyDancer]

Do the research I did when checking out veteran charities.

Start here. http://www.helpindianavets.com/wounded-warriors-is-a-fraud/

[pacpam]

WWP
I started with what you linked then went directly to WWP financial statement, which I have cut and pasted.
We contributed from the beginning when they were giving out backpacks at the hospital and now contribute $19/mo. I’m statisfied they don’t abuse the public who donate.

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WWP continuously strives to keep administrative and fundraising costs associated with the operation of WWP as low as possible. Based on our fiscal year 2012 audited financial statements ending September 30, 2012, 81.6 percent of total expenditures went to provide services and programs for Wounded Warriors and their families.

WWP is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. WWP’s federal ID number for donations is 20-2370934. View IRS Determination Letter.

[SkyDancer]

Before I contribute my hard earned money to any organization I check them out. The Wounded Warrior’s outfit is a scam. Thanks for your input.