Best Veteran Contribution Program?

[KestrelBike]

Thanks for all the info, Gents!! I will pass this all on to my friend. Thanks!

[theGinsue]

Charitywatch.org, put of the American Institute of Philanthropy, grades charities for how well they use the funds towards their stated missions. The higher percentage of their income they use towards the mission determines their grade.

Scroll down on this page (http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html) to "Veterans and Military" and this is what you'll see:
VETERANS & MILITARY/GRADE
Armed Services YMCA of the USA/A–
Fisher House Foundation/A+
Homes For Our Troops/A
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund/A+
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America/A
National Military Family Association/A
Operation Homefront – N.O./A
Semper Fi Fund / Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund/A+

For the record, there has been a lot of controversy over the "Wounded Warrior" Fund because there are several organizations misrepresenting themselves as original/true/legitimate org and it's very easy to donate to one of the fakes. Several even use the original groups logo illegally.

[Squeeze]

I know Marcus Luttrell sponsors the "Boot Campaign".

[vossman]

http://asp.militarygear.com/2012/11/...-backpedaling/

Here's a link about WWP. I have done fishing events for them and it was great but I am not a fan of how they run things. There are better out there like the DAV IMO.

[Logan]

Guys thanks for posting the information about WWP. I was not aware of their questionable stance on firearms. I sent an email this morning to WWP to cancel my monthly contribution and explained my disappointment in their stance as it relates to their refusal to partner or do business with the firearms community. There is enough demonizing of the gun community as it is and there are many organizations that support our veterans. I'll be more careful in choosing the next organization I donate to.

[Limited GM]

I contribute through Wounded Warriors, personally, but here is a list with some charities. http://sofrep.com/special-operations-charities/

Homes for our troops.

More of your $$$ gets out there and actually does something.

https://www.hfotusa.org/

Ive always supported WWP, but after hosers comments, I may have to do some research.

[BlasterBob]

I hope my post didn't kill this much needed thread.

[rbeau30]

I hope my post didn't kill this much needed thread.

You can't kill it that is MY job!