Veterans Charities

Vietnam Veterans of America's 'Recycling' Program, Debunked!

July 21, 2023

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Vietnam Veterans of America's 'Recycling' Program, Debunked!

Jul 21, 2023

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) reports reasonable overhead and program spending in its annual financial documents, but a closer analysis by CharityWatch reveals a different picture of how efficiently this nonprofit operates.

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) reports reasonable overhead and program spending in its annual financial documents, but a closer...

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Happy 4th of July from CharityWatch!

Jun 30, 2023

CharityWatch invites you to celebrate Independence Day, July 4th, with a donation to a Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity. ...

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Celebrate Flag Day 2023 with a Donation to a CharityWatch To...

Jun 08, 2023

June 14th is Flag Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity to help you give wisely. ...

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Celebrate and Honor Memorial Day 2023 with a Donation to a C...

May 22, 2023

Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity and know that you are giving wisely. ...

Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day 2023. Check out a CharityWatch Top-Rated Veterans & Military charity and know that you are gi...

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Is Paralyzed Veterans of America a Legitimate Charity?

Oct 14, 2022

Just because a charity is "legitimate" does not mean it operates efficiently and effectively. Verifying that a charity is properly registered with the IRS is only the first step...

Just because a charity is "legitimate" does not mean it operates efficiently and effectively. Verifying that a charity is properly...

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I'm Not Here To Make Friends

Apr 22, 2022

Exposing the truth about wasteful and unethical practices in the charity world sometimes means not being universally liked. Unlike charity trade associations and other industry insiders whose priority is to amplify the marketing a...

Exposing the truth about wasteful and unethical practices in the charity world sometimes means not being universally liked. Unlike...

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"F" Rated Veterans Charities to Watch Out For This Veterans ...

Nov 11, 2021

These "F" Rated veterans charities spend as much as 96% on overhead!

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Veterans Charities That Won't Use Your Donations For Up to 1...

Nov 11, 2021

If you donate today, some veterans charities won't use your donation for 10 to 17 years or more!

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Fundraisers for ‘F’ Rated Charities Hit with a Combined ...

May 19, 2021

In separate actions in January 2021 and September 2020, the FTC joined forces with state charity regulators across the country to crack down on the predatory fundraising practices of for-profit companies soliciting donations on be...

In separate actions in January 2021 and September 2020, the FTC joined forces with state charity regulators across the country to ...

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Nearly 20 CharityWatch 'F' Rated Charities Cited in FTC Comp...

Mar 05, 2021

CharityWatch has different tools in our toolbox than the FTC and state charity regulators. As an independent charity watchdog organization, we are often able to warn donors about inefficient charities and predatory fundraising sch...

CharityWatch has different tools in our toolbox than the FTC and state charity regulators. As an independent charity watchdog orga...

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You're on the Case! Help CharityWatch Investigate '?' Charit...

Dec 04, 2020

Wise donors like you turn to CharityWatch for ratings and quality reporting on wrongdoing in the nonprofit sector because you know we aren’t afraid to name names and hold charities accountable to their donors...

Wise donors like you turn to CharityWatch for ratings and quality reporting on wrongdoing in the nonprofit sec...

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Good Riddance ‘F’ Rated Charities

Jul 16, 2020

(Updated March 2, 2023) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the financial waste and questionable practices we uncover. We warn donors about inefficient charities...

(Updated March 2, 2023) CharityWatch analysts collectively spend more than 1,000 hours each year analyzing and reporting on the fi...

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‘Deceptive’ Homeless Veterans Charities Shuttered in Set...

Mar 09, 2020

“It is despicable that there are organizations out there that will deceive kind-hearted Virginians who just want to help homeless veterans in our communities,” said the Virginia AG in a March 5th, 2020 press release......

“It is despicable that there are organizations out there that will deceive kind-hearted Virginians who just want to help homeles...

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Move America Forward Held Back by Financial & Political Inte...

Sep 13, 2019

(Updated Nov 30, 2020) Officers and directors of the military charity, Move America Forward, have been accused of using charitable contributions to enrich themselves while misrepresenting to the public the percentage of donations ...

(Updated Nov 30, 2020) Officers and directors of the military charity, Move America Forward, have been accused of using charitable...

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CharityWatch Calls for Military Care Package Charity to 'Ado...

Jul 25, 2019

CharityWatch has identified a history of troubling financial reporting by AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort that earned it “?” ratings from CharityWatch since its 2012 fiscal year, and an "F" rating for 2017...

CharityWatch has identified a history of troubling financial reporting by AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort that earned it...

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Unboxing HeroBox

Jul 25, 2019

The mission of HeroBox is simple. Through its website at herobox.org, the charity matches deployed soldiers’ wish lists for comfort supplies with willing donors. Donors can choose to sponsor a soldier, referred to as a “h...

The mission of HeroBox is simple. Through its website at herobox.org, the charity matches deployed soldiers’ wish lists for comf...

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Veterans Charity Forgiven of $13.9 Million of Debt Is $6.9 M...

Mar 18, 2019

Only three years after Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) entered into a settlement agreement with the New York Office of the Attorney General and was forgiven of $13.9 million in fundraising debt, it reports being nearl...

Only three years after Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) entered into a settlement agreement with the New York Office o...

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Millions collected, Tampa charity for veterans goes MIA; Ch...

Mar 07, 2019

VetMade Industries has been shuttered by Florida's AG following the series of reports by NBC News Tampa. Watch Daniel Borochoff, president of CharityWatch, being interviewed as part of the 8 On Your Side investigati...

VetMade Industries has been shuttered by Florida's AG following the series of reports by NBC News Tampa. Watch Daniel Bo...

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'Operation Donate with Honor' – the FTC, 54 Attorneys Gene...

Jul 19, 2018

In an effort to "crackdown on fraudulent charities that con consumers by falsely promising their donations will help veterans and servicemembers," the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with law enforcement officials and.....

In an effort to "crackdown on fraudulent charities that con consumers by falsely promising their donations will help veterans and ...

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Don't Be Fooled By Name Rip-off Charity Scams

Jun 15, 2018

How much harm could there really be in confusing the names of two charities? Confusing a poorly-run charity for a well-run charity is one thing, but imagine how disheartening it would be if the entire amount of what you thought wa...

How much harm could there really be in confusing the names of two charities? Confusing a poorly-run charity for a well-run charity...

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Poorly Performing Veterans Charities

Feb 26, 2018

See CharityWatch's president, Daniel Borochoff, telling the Washington Bureau of Cox Communications how F-rated Disabled Veterans National Foundation and Veterans Support Foundation are wasting charitable dollars and not doin...

See CharityWatch's president, Daniel Borochoff, telling the Washington Bureau of Cox Communications how F-rated Disabled Vete...

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Veterans Charity Shut Down: 'Did Virtually Nothing for Veter...

Nov 07, 2017

"For years VietNow has scammed donations from people who thought their money would be used to support necessary services for our military veterans. Instead, VietNow pocketed donations...

"For years VietNow has scammed donations from people who thought their money would be used to support necessary services for our m...

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The Senate Singles Out WWP For Bad Practices That Also Occur...

Aug 14, 2017

Multiple media outlets, including CBS News and The New York Times, accused WWP of wasting donations on "lavish" spending, such as pricey travel, food and drink, and conferences for WWP employees. The U.S. Senate Judiciary...

Multiple media outlets, including CBS News and The New York Times, accused WWP of wasting donations on "lavish" spending, such as ...

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Vietnam Veterans Charity Shuttered; Millions in Donations 'S...

Nov 11, 2016

National Vietnam Veterans Foundation is to permanently close and its former President & Founder will pay damages, return his severance, and be banned nationwide from handling charitable assets as a result of...

National Vietnam Veterans Foundation is to permanently close and its former President & Founder will pay damages, return his s...

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