Veterans First is located in Santa Ana, CA. As of 06/2017, Veterans First employed 7 individuals. Veterans First is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS FIRST IS THE ONLY 501C (3) ORGANIZATION IN ORANGE COUNTY THAT WORKS TO PROVIDE SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR REGION'S HOMLESS AND AT-RISK VETERANSOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERIVCES INCLUDING HOUSING, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, BENEFIT COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION, AS WELL ASJOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE.VETERANS FIRST WORKS WITH MANY REGINAL AND NATIONAL ORGNAIZATIONS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL COALITION OF HOMELESS VETERANS (NCHV) VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA (VVA) THE AMERICAN LEGION, ELKS CLUB, AM VETS, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) WOUNDED WARRIOR BATTALION - MCB CAMP PENDLETON, SOLDIERS PROJECT AND THE ORANGE COUNTY CONTINIUM OF CARE.ONE OF VETERANS FIRST'S FOUNDING EBLIEFS IS THAT THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO ASSIST THE VETERAN IN OUR PROGRAM IS A "VETERANS HELPING VETERANS" STRATEGY, THROUGH THIS MODEL WE PLACE INCOMING VETS WITH A STRUCTURED SUBSTANCE FREE ENVIRONMENT WITH THOSE V
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, TRAINING AND HOUSING OR HOUSING REIMBURSEMENTS TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Foster Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Richard Allen Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Deanne Tate President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $27,781 |
Dr Alfonso Alvarez Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $78,729 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $66,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $145,168 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $476,197 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $621,365 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,781 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,781 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $226,778 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $47,715 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $55 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $274 |
Office expenses | $992 |
Information technology | $10,692 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $321,882 |
Travel | $464 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $828 |
All other expenses | $4,245 |
Total functional expenses | $733,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,298 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,613 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,775 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,420 |
Total assets | $40,106 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,105 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $135,101 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $15,201 |
Other liabilities | $112,495 |
Total liabilities | $347,902 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | -$307,796 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | -$307,796 |