What are some of your favorite charities? Ones that are worthy of your time, money or efforts.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA). https://www.combatvet.org
VFW, DAV, NRA, I also contribute to various local clubs/associations benefits and fund raisers.
Look up the organization's IRS Form 990. It can be intimidating, but with a little time, you can see some very interesting (and sometimes down-right FRIGHTENING) facts about where the charity uses your hard-earned money.
Pay particular attention to how much a particular organization pays its leaders, and how much it spends to raise money.
Bikers Against Child Abuse International
B.A.C.A. International, Inc. is a tax exempt 501 (C) (3) corporation. B.A.C.A., Bikers Against Child Abuse, the Fist Logo and Breaking the Chains Logo are registered trademarks of B.A.C.A. International, Inc. Copyright 1996 - 2015 B.A.C.A. International, Inc. - All Rights Reserved Please research all fund raising conducted under the name of B.A.C.A. International, Inc. (B.A.C.A.). All merchandise is offered in exchange for a cash donation....
I also support Camp Corral, a program to provide a free one-week summer camp opportunity for children of wounded, disabled and fallen military service members. Camp Corral has expanded to 23 sites in 19 States and has provided a one week camp of a life time experience for over 6,500 children. Camp Corral is sponsored by Golden Corral Resturant which also partners with the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and sponsors a Veterans Day free meal in every GC Resturant across the country. This year serving over 342, 000 free meals to Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members of all services.
http://www.sacredwell.org/
The Sacred Well Congregation International is a Universalist, independent, non-evangelical Wiccan Church. We are organized for the purpose of conducting and promoting religious worship on alternative Spiritual Paths. Our Church provides open, public venues for the practice of the Old Religions; we promote community benevolence efforts, spiritual counseling, and religious educational programs, and provide extensive spiritual and administrative...
Support Our Troops : Charity Navigator
If you are passionate about helping veterans, injured military personnel and their families, then consult our list of military-related charities before you write a check.
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+
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CharityWatch Top Rated Charities spend 75% or more of their budgets on programs, spend less than $25 to raise $100, and openly disclose financial information and documentation to CharityWatch.