Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization

Organization Overview

Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1976. 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 06/2021, Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization employed 255 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization 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 06/2021, Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization generated $35.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $35.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO HEAL WOUNDS OF WAR, TO RESTORE DIGNITY, HOPE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO ALL VETERANS IN NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGSWORDS TO PLOWSHARES (SWORDS) CONTINUES TO EXPAND OUR INNOVATIVE AND AWARD-WINNING, EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT HELP HOMELESS VETERANS GAIN STABILITY AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. WE CURRENTLY HOUSE NEARLY 500 VETERANS IN PERMANENT OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. SWORDS HAS THREE PROJECTS, ONE THAT'S FULLY COMPLETE AND THE OTHER TWO IN VARIOUS STAGES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. THESE PROJECTS WILL PROVIDE HOUSING ANOTHER 150 VETERANS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE IMPACT OF OUR PROGRAMS PLEASE GO TO WWW.STP-SF.ORG/OUR-IMPACT


HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICESMORE THAN 1,500 VETERANS SOUGHT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT AT SWORDS DROP-IN CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS, INCLUDING: EMERGENCY SHELTER; MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING; HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION; RAPID RE-HOUSING AND REFERRALS TO A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE VETERANS AND TO MEET THE FULL RANGE OF THEIR NEEDS AS THEY PREPARE TO ENTER A TREATMENT PROGRAM, START A NEW JOB OR EXIT HOMELESSNESS. CASE MANAGERS ARRANGED FOR BRIEF EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR OVER 250 HOMELESS VETERANS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 300 VETERAN FAMILIES MOVING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO RETAIN HOUSING FOR 150 VETERAN FAMILIES FACED WITH EVICTION. SWORDS' REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES HELPED VETERANS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES MANAGE THEIR MONEY AND RETAIN HOUSING. CURRENTLY 145 VETERANS PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM AND ARE THUS PROTECTED FROM EVICTION AND OTHER CONSEQUENCES OF POOR MONEY MANAGEMENT. WE ALSO WORKED WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY TO STREAMLINE EFFORTS AND COLLABORATION TO HOUSE THE "HARDEST TO SERVE" CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERANS. OUR VA-FUNDED RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM; SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES (SSVF), CONSISTS OF TIME-LIMITED, SHORT-TERM PROGRESSIVE COMPONENTS OF INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL SETTING DESIGNED TO BUILD UPON ONE ANOTHER FOR A SOLID APPROACH TO HOUSING STABILIZATION AND RETENTION. THIS 'HOUSING FIRST" MODEL PROVIDES IMMEDIATE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TO EACH PARTICIPANT, ESTABLISHING A SOLID PERMANENT HOUSING FOUNDATION - FOLLOWED BY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO HELP VETERANS MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING. WE SERVED OVER 1,100 FAMILIES IS ALL BAY AREA COUNTIES.


EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICESSWORDS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT HELP VETERANS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND BECOME JOB-READY. WE HELPED MORE THAN 350 VETERANS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE EAST BAY WITH PRE-EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP. WE SECURED JOB TRAINING FOR 280 VETERANS AND PLACED 264 VETERANS IN JOBS. 150 OF OUR CLIENTS WERE HOMELESS AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT. SWORDS ALSO HELPS VETERANS WITH TRAINING, TUITION, WORK CLOTHING, TOOLS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER NEEDS SO THEY CAN FIND AND MAINTAIN LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT.SWORDS WORKS WITH WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS, EMPLOYERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS IN GROWTH INDUSTRY SECTORS. THE TRAININGS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VETERANS, MANY OF WHOM SERVED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. WE OFFER SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM AND SMALL CLASS SIZES SO THAT VETERANS CAN SECURE ACCELERATED CERTIFICATION TO MOVE QUICKLY INTO JOBS. THESE SPECIALIZED TRAININGS ENABLE US TO EFFICIENTLY SERVE MORE VETERANS AND TO HAVE A HIGHER JOB PLACEMENT PERCENTAGE. WE FORGED NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS TO PLACE VETERANS IN JOBS UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION, AND WE ARE WORKING TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY THROUGH A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE.


POLICY DEVELOPMENT -INSTITUTE FOR VETERAN POLICY (IVP):SWORDS' INSTITUTE FOR VETERAN POLICY ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED SYSTEMS OF CARE FOR VETERANS OF ALL ERAS, SPECIFICALLY IN THE AREAS OF ACCESS TO BENEFITS, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AND THE PREVENTION OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM DELIVERS THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED COMBAT TO COMMUNITY TRAINING TO HUNDREDS EACH YEAR. IVP ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTERS THE RE-GRANTING OF FUNDS TO VETERAN-SERVING AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS WHICH DELIVER EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES.LEGAL SERVICES:EACH YEAR, OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, AND REPRESENTATION TO MORE THAN 1,000 HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME VETERANS THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA. BY ASSISTING VETERANS ATTAIN VA ELIGIBILITY THROUGH THE VA CHARACTER OF DISCHARGE PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS FOR RECORDS CORRECTIONS AND UPGRADES BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORRECTIONS BOARDS, WE FIGHT TO REMOVE BARRIERS ESSENTIAL TO VETERANS' STABILITY, INCLUDING ACCESS TO VA HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES, BENEFITS, AND HEALTHCARE. WITH THE HELP OF OUR ROBUST PRO BONO PROGRAM, WE SECURED OVER $11 MILLION IN LIFETIME BENEFITS AWARDS FOR VETERAN CLIENTS IN VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION, VHA MEDICAL SERVICES AND VA PENSION BENEFITS. MORE THAN NINETY PERCENT OF THE CASES ADJUDICATED WERE IN THE VETERAN'S FAVOR.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$320,512
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,226,543
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,979,660
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,526,715
Total Program Service Revenue$4,462,283
Investment income $4,410
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$65,476
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $35,297,923

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization has awarded $308,734 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS

$137,297

THE CONNECTICUT VETERANS LEGAL CENTER INC

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West Haven, CT

PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS

$100,000

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

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Santa Rosa, CA

PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS

$71,437
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization has recieved totaling $1,061,968.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Thdf Ii Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: To assist local charities

$500,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$171,570
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: HOUSING, FOOD, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS

$102,000
The Albertsons Companies Foundation

Pleasanton, CA

PURPOSE: VETERANS

$60,000
Prudential Foundation Inc

Newark, NJ

PURPOSE: REMOVING DISCRIMINATORY BARRIERS TO VA HEALTHCARE AND BENEFITS

$50,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34,140
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$47,535
Ending Balance$47,535

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