Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc

Organization Overview

Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.

For the year ending 02/2022, Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc generated $444.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.4k during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST DISABLED AND WAR VETERANS WHO ARE IN NEED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS, WIDOWS, AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS AND OTHERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND HEALTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM: THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PREPARES AND REGISTERS CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF VETERANS AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. IT REPRESENTS CLAIMANTS IN HEARINGS BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND MAKES REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND VETERANS' AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE VETERANS AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WHILE CLAIMS ARE PENDING.


VETERANS' COURT: VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA - BUCKEYE STATE COUNCIL, INC. HAS 5 CHAPTERS WITHIN THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION WITH 168 MEMBERS. AT THE ORGANIZATION'S REQUEST, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION IDENTIFIES VETERANS WITHIN ITS SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION INSURES THAT THE BENEFITS EACH VETERAN IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM EARNED WHILE IN UNIFORM ARE NOT LOST. THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING WITH FORMER OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICE EVE STRATTON TO EXPAND THE VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM IN OHIO. THE VETERANS' COURT PROVIDES INCARCERATION ALTERNATIVES TO THOSE VETERANS IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM WHO ARE CHARGED WITH NON-VIOLENT CRIMES. JUDGE STRATTON AND THE ORGANIZATION MEET AND CONFER WITH INDIVIDUAL COUNTY CRIMINL COURT ADMINISTRATIONS TO DEFINE THE OFFENSES THAT WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THAT COUNTY'S VETERANS' COURT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAINING TO MEMBERS WHO ACT AS MENTORS FOR VETERANS WHO ARE PROCESSED THROUGH THE VETERANS' COURT. WITH AID FROM THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING VETERANS IN THE VETERANS'COURT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MENTORS THOSE VETERANS WHO ARE RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION AND ARE TRANSITIONING BACK TO CIVILIAN LIFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Larry A Frazee
Treasurer
$0
Howard Kern
Secretary
$0
Cliff Riley
President
$0
Jim Oakes
1st Vice Pre
$0
Ken Williamson
2nd Vice Pre
$0
Michael Newman
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$76,623
Government grants $275,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$86,455
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $63,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$438,078
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $123
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 $444,743

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: General Support

$20,000
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