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Operation Second Chance

Supports wounded, injured and ill veterans and active-duty Purple Heart service members from every branch, and their families, through support and assistance, hospital visits, scholarships, a healing arts program, internships and retreats at Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock.

'Helping Heroes Move On': for 20+ years, Operation Second Chance has supported wounded, injured and ill veterans and their families — from hospital visits to retreats at Heroes Ridge.

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What Operation Second Chance does

Operation Second Chance is a nonprofit headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, that supports wounded, injured and ill veterans and active-duty Purple Heart service members from every branch of the military. Its motto is "Helping Heroes Move On." It says it has served the military community for more than 20 years and has held IRS tax-exempt status since 2005.

Its work combines practical and personal support. Programs listed on its site include support and assistance for veterans and their families, hospital visits, scholarships, morale initiatives, a healing arts program, an internship program and a resource directory. Since 2020 it has also run Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock, a retreat program for the people it serves.

Charity Navigator gives Operation Second Chance four of four stars. Its 2025 IRS filing shows about $6.0 million in revenue and $2.5 million in expenses for the year. Besides giving online, donors can support it through the Combined Federal Campaign or the Maryland Charity Campaign.

Key facts

  • Serves wounded, injured and ill veterans and active-duty Purple Heart service members from all branches (homepage)
  • Has held IRS 501(c)(3) status since July 2005 and says it has served the military for more than 20 years (ProPublica; homepage)
  • Runs Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock, a retreat program established in 2020 (homepage)
  • 2025 IRS filing: $6.0M revenue, $2.5M expenses (ProPublica)

Before you give

  • Combined Federal Campaign #93327; Maryland Charity Campaign #4269 (donate page).

Common questions

Is Operation Second Chance a legitimate charity?

Tax status: US 501(c)(3) — donations are tax-deductible for US taxpayers. It files with the IRS under EIN 20-2624345, and its annual returns are public on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer. Independent ratings — Charity Navigator: 4 of 4 stars. As with any charity, check its latest filings before a large gift.

Are donations to Operation Second Chance tax-deductible?

US 501(c)(3) — donations are tax-deductible for US taxpayers.

Where does Operation Second Chance work?

Operation Second Chance works in United States (nationwide). It is based in Germantown, MD.

How do I donate to Operation Second Chance?

Use the Donate button on this page — it goes straight to Operation Second Chance's own donation page on operationsecondchance.org. randomcharity.com doesn't process payments, doesn't see your card details and takes no cut.

Sources

  1. operationsecondchance.org/
  2. operationsecondchance.org/donate-now/
  3. projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202624345
  4. charitynavigator.org/ein/202624345

Profile researched and last reviewed September 2026. Ratings and figures change — the linked evaluator pages always show the current version.

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