Veap Inc

Organization Overview

Veap Inc, operating under the name Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People, is located in Bloomington, MN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People generated $16.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TOGETHER, WE CREATE PATHWAYS TO STRONGER, MORE HOPEFUL, COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, HOUSING STABILITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

VEAP'S FOOD AND BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOODS FOR HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING FOOD-INSECURITY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES AN ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY, MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, STUDENT FOOD PACKS (SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN), FOOD DELIVERIES, SENIOR SHUTTLE, TRANSPORTATION (FROM THE ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY), AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. VEAP OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST FOOD PANTRIES IN THE STATE WITH 101,068 TOTAL FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER FOOD ACCESS VISITS IN 2021. OF THE OVER FOUR MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED, 44% WAS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. VEAP OFFERS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY, DELI, BAKERY, CULTURALLY SPECIFIC FOOD CHOICES, PROTEIN, MEATS, CANNED GOODS, AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS. PARTICIPANTS MAY VISIT THE ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY/MOBILE PANTRY AS NEEDED, TYPICALLY 1-2 TIMES PER MONTH.VEAP ADDRESSES TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS TO HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS BY PROVIDING FOOD DELIVERIES FOR SENIORS AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. THE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS AT DESIGNATED SITES IN AREAS OF HIGH NEED LOCATED THROUGHOUT VEAP'S SERVICE AREA. STUDENT FOOD PACKS PROVIDE SCHOOL-YEAR, WEEKEND FOOD FOR YOUTH IN THE EDINA, RICHFIELD, AND BLOOMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN TOTAL, VEAP DELIVERED FOOD TO 5,148 INDIVIDUALS, PREPARED WEEKEND FOOD PACKS FOR 6,781 STUDENTS, AND PROVIDED 13,581 MOBILE PANTRY NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS IN 2021. VEAP'S STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMERCIAL AND TEACHING KITCHEN PROVIDES ON-SITE NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES AND SERVES AS A BUSINESS INCUBATION SITE FOR START-UP BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE FOOD FOR MARKET WHOLESALE.


VEAP'S SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CARING, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING FOOD-INSECURITY, HIGH-RISK OF EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS, AND FINANCIAL CRISIS. THROUGH A HOLISTIC SERVICE DELIVERY WITH HOUSING STABILITY AT THE CENTER OF OUR FOCUS, SERVICES INCLUDEHOUSING (TENANT/LANDLORD) ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND COORDINATION, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT, DEPOSIT, OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN HOUSING OR EMPLOYMENT. IN TOTAL, VEAP PROVIDED $5,805,786 IN RENT OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE, $3,208 FOR GAS/BUS CARDS, AND $6,669 FOR GIFT CARDS FOR OTHER ESSENTIAL BASIC NEEDS.PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH A SOCIAL WORKER AND/OR HOUSING SPECIALIST USING A STRENGTHS-BASED, CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND STABILIZE INCOME. SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF MEETS WITH PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND NAVIGATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP REGAIN STABILITY QUICKLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe Mcdonald
CEO
$124,398
Anne Marie Gavel
President
$0
Ross Widmoyer
Vice President
$0
Rebecca Johnson
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Siedow
Co-Secretary
$0
Dion Evans
Co-Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$4,277
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$193,111
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,985,877
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,839,874
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,616,908
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,023,139
Total Program Service Revenue$494,162
Investment income $7,267
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $373,150
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,674
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,891,199

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Veap Inc has recieved totaling $1,196,844.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Food Group Minnesota Inc

New Hope, MN

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$544,677
Hunger Related Events

Edina, MN

PURPOSE: HUNGER RELIEF

$225,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$109,950
North Country Food Alliance

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: Donations for distribution at their food shelf.

$55,579
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$51,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,355
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