The Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing to examine whether all the charitable groups raising money for the purpose of helping our nation’s veterans are genuinely serving that need. Although a large number of charities are fulfilling their mission, serious questions have been raised about some groups.

As you make charitable contributions this holiday season, this testimony and chart from the American Institute of Philanthropy could provide you with useful information.

Additional information regarding the December 13 Oversight hearing is also available here.