Purple Heart Foundation
American military veteran support organization
$20m USD | Staff | 65 |
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| Website | purpleheartfoundation.org |
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The Purple Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Annandale, Virginia.[1] Its declared purpose is "to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families."[2][3]
The organization was established in 1957 as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation" and is governed by an 11-member board of directors.[4][5] The foundation's programs focus on providing grants and outreach services to wounded veterans and their families, and the foundation has granted or otherwise contributed over $245 million since its founding.[6] These programs include academic scholarships, service dogs, PTSD resources, TBI resources, car giveaways, VA benefits legal aid, and veteran critical assistance grants.[7][8]
The foundation has faced operational and financial issues in recent years, and currently has 0-star rating from Charity Navigator and an "F" rating from CharityWatch, largely due to the organization's reliance on third-party fundraising companies.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Purple Heart Foundation". www.charitywatch.org. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "About Us". Purple Heart Foundation Online. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Purple Heart Foundation". Charities for Veterans. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Zotte, Jennifer Le (2017-02-02). From Goodwill to Grunge: A History of Secondhand Styles and Alternative Economies. UNC Press Books. ISBN 978-1-4696-3191-2.
- ^ Head, Lisa (2020-04-21). Got Inspiration?: Another 365 Daily Doses of Inspiration for You!. Page Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-64628-867-0.
- ^ Ruckman, Stephen. "Letter: Support for Veterans". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Services". Purple Heart Foundation Online. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Drury, Bob (2015-05-19). A Dog's Gift: The Inspirational Story of Veterans and Children Healed by Man's Best Friend. Rodale. ISBN 978-1-62336-101-3.
- ^ Ziezulewicz, Geoff (2018-07-03). "Why the future of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is at risk". Military Times. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Charity Navigator - Rating for Purple Heart Foundation". www.charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
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