Suggestions for charity donation

• dwccrew

  

  I was recently informed that my application for the Ohio Veterans Bonus Program was approved. I served in Iraq in 2007. Being the fiscal conservative I am, I don't think I'd feel right keeping the money (and I don't need it, I am doing well financially speaking). I have decided to donate it to a worthy charity. The question is, which one? I was leaning towards a charity that helps the families of fallen veterans. Does anyone have any suggestions or any other charities that may they have donated to?
• dwccrew

  

  I like this one.
  
  http://www.cfsrf.org/
• thavoice

  Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund.
  
  ..or The Human FUnd.
• Bigred1995

  

  That's pretty noble of you! May I suggest this one:
  http://www.fisherhouse.org/
• power i

  

  Your idea is a good one. Or my favorite, The American Cancer Society.
• se-alum

  

  Bigred1995;704693 wrote:That's pretty noble of you! May I suggest this one:
  http://www.fisherhouse.org/

  First place that came to mind for me.
• brutus161

  

  http://www.bdsra.org/
  This one hits close to home for me.
• I Wear Pants

  I really like http://www.childsplaycharity.org/ .
  

  Over 7 million dollars in donations of toys, games, books and cash for sick kids in children’s hospitals across North America and the world have been collected since our inception.

  Plus they don't have very high administrative fees which I like, their frequently asked questions page says overall it's about 2-3% which is pretty low.
  
  
  There's so many good charities though it's really about finding one that you identify with because that'll be the one that you feel best giving to.
• OneBuckeye

  

  What about the charity the golf outing was supposed to be for, Pregoria?
  
  Also, http://www.christianaidministries.org/ these are a bunch of Amish from Holmes county that go to place like New Oreleans after the hurricane and Hati ect and build some quality shelters for people. You dollar would go far here.
• I Wear Pants

  Yeah, I guess you could do one of the sponsorships for the golf outing. That'd help the Progeria people. Hell, you could do your sponsorship in the name of another charity so that they get a little publicity out of it.
• DeyDurkie5

  

  how about you and i take that money and start a business...that way when we are rich, we can donate even more. Let me know if you are interested
• UANyg

  Charity: Water is one of the best charities out there right now as far as transparency and administrative costs go. They pay for their administration costs with money from a group of private donors. 100% of your donation will go to the actual building of water wells in less privileged areas of the world. Check out their website.
  
  http://www.charitywater.org/
• O-Trap

  

  Might I suggest looking for charities or causes that currently have a dollar-for-dollar matching grant going on right now. Most likely, that would make the most of your own contribution.
• puffyisback

  wounded warrior project
• sleeper

  

  I admire you're philanthropy. Keep up the good work, and go hard.