Veterans Community Project
- Assets
- $14.3m
- Revenue
- $11.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 01/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4960735
Organization Overview
Veterans Community Project is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2021, Veterans Community Project employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Community Project 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, Veterans Community Project generated $11.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 63.6% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ELIMINATE VETERAN HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND ENABLING ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL 360-DEGREE SERVICE SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUTREACH/EMERGENCY WRAP AROUND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS MAKE THE MOST OF THE BENEFITS AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. VCP PROVIDES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE. THE VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT TEAM ENSURES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT BENEFITS AND RESOURCES, AS WELL AS VCP'S FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER HOMELESSNESS. A KEY PART OF THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AS WELL AS FREE LEGAL, BENEFITS SERVICE, HOUSING PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) NAVIGATION, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, AND EMERGENCYFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS OR THOSE VETERANS IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS WITHIN 3 DAYS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A 240 - 320 SQUARE FOOT TINY-HOUSE TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO HOMELESS VETERANS. THE TINY HOME PROVIDES THE VETERAN WITH PRIVACY, A SENSE OF SECURITY, AND THE ABILITY TO REINTEGRATE AT A COMFORTABLE PACE. EACH HOME FEATURES A FULLY FURNISHED BED, DESK, SMALL KITCHEN, AND BATHROOM AND EVERY DETAIL OF THE HOMES HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH VETERANS' NEEDS IN MIND, INCLUDING PLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, TO INCREASE A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS (PTS). AN ONSITE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES A SPACE TO DELIVER CASE MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES.
EXPANSION: THIS PROGRAM STARTS BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. AS CITY OFFICIALS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES COME TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT THE WORK IS, VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH DUE DILIGENCE TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM IN THERESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. WHEN VCP HAS DETERMINED A LOCATION IS SUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE, IT WILL: WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO CONSTRUCT THE HOMES AND COMMUNITY CENTER, IDENTIFY LOCATIONS FOR AN OUTREACH CENTER, ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, LOCATE AND BEGIN ESTABLISHING A LEVEL OF TRUST WITH HOMELESS AND/ORNEAR HOMELESS VETERANS, HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF, AND PROVIDE ONGOING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan Meyer President Of The Corporation | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $160,000 |
Vanessa Vangoethem-Piela Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $138,413 |
Angela Gum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Jason Kander President Of National Exp | 40 | $116,387 | |
Bob Reymond Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Solomon Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $171,142 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,615,413 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,765,285 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,786,555 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,720 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $270,883 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$18,593 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,060,934 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $240,209 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $534,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,905 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,739,223 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $296,503 |
| Payroll taxes | $184,691 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $38,129 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $294,078 |
| Advertising and promotion | $366 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $76,066 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $203,660 |
| Travel | $71,099 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25 |
| Interest | $73,695 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $228,882 |
| Insurance | $70,147 |
| All other expenses | $50,052 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,792,749 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,303,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,514,869 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $37,311 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,253 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $87,776 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,308,381 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,262,405 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $206,725 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,093,695 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,300,420 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,464,737 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,497,248 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,262,405 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Veterans Community Project has recieved totaling $78,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Victor E Speas Foundation- 10 04464 00 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: 2022 VETERANS SUPPORTIVE | $45,000 |
Deluxe Corporation Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Stella S Jones Foundation Newtown Square, PA PURPOSE: ENTITY SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Alan & Vicki Levine Family Foundation Inc Lighthouse Point, FL PURPOSE: PROVIDES HOUSING AND STABILITY TO VETERANS | $2,500 |
Bccat Family Foundation Inc Reeds Spring, MO PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Inc Wichita, KS | $839,064 | $1,958,775 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |