Purple Heart Foundation

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Purple Heart Foundation
Formation1957;68 years ago (1957)
Type 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
59-3184919
Headquarters Annandale, Virginia
Budget$20m USD (2019)
Staff65
Website purpleheartfoundation.org

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

  1. ↑ "Purple Heart Foundation". www.charitywatch.org. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Purple Heart Foundation Online. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  3. ↑ "Purple Heart Foundation". Charities for Veterans. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Head, Lisa (2020-04-21). Got Inspiration?: Another 365 Daily Doses of Inspiration for You!. Page Publishing Inc. ISBN   978-1-64628-867-0.
  6. ↑ Ruckman, Stephen. "Letter: Support for Veterans". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  7. ↑ "Services". Purple Heart Foundation Online. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Charity Navigator - Rating for Purple Heart Foundation". www.charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
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