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RUMSHOCK VETERANS FOUNDATION INC

Highland Mills, NY · EIN 833333284 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W12 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · rumshockvf.org
revenue
$90K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$491K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS UPON DISCHARGE

profile · synthesized from sources

Rumshock Veterans Foundation supports veterans transitioning to civilian life by providing housing, employment training, mental health resources, and community integration services. Based in Orange County, NY, the organization operates programs like a tiny home village, hydroponic farming, and e-waste recycling to promote self-sufficiency and stability. Their mission focuses on empowering veterans through practical resources and sustainable community development.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Canine Companionship
Provides trained service dogs to veterans for emotional support, particularly those managing PTSD and anxiety.
E-Waste Recycling
Job training program in e-waste recycling that equips veterans with skills in a growing environmental industry.
Hydroponic Farming
Provides fresh produce and job training in sustainable agriculture for veterans through a hydroponic farming initiative.
Rumshock Village
Tiny home community providing safe and affordable housing for veterans to support stability and independence.
Veterans Memorial
Memorial site featuring service branch flags and engraved bricks to honor veterans' service and sacrifice.
Victory Transportation
Offers reliable transportation services to help veterans access medical appointments, job interviews, and essential resources.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
    • Providing job training through e-waste recycling
      Operates an e-waste recycling program that includes collection, sorting, and processing of electronic waste, offering veterans hands-on job training in a growing industry and preparing them for employment.
    • Supporting veterans upon discharge
      Provides direct support to veterans during and after military discharge, helping them transition to civilian life through access to housing, employment, and community resources.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Operating a tiny home community for veterans
      Provides stable, affordable, and sustainable housing for veterans through a master-planned tiny home community with 10 dwellings on 0.75 acres, each equipped with solar power and water reclamation systems.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Operating a veterans memorial
      Manages a veterans memorial featuring flags of all military branches and engraved bricks to honor military service and sacrifice, fostering community remembrance and recognition.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Providing job training through hydroponic farming
      Runs a veteran-led hydroponic farming program that provides hands-on training in sustainable agriculture and prepares participants for careers in the agricultural industry, while producing fresh produce for local food systems.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing service dogs to veterans
      Operates a canine companionship program that pairs veterans with trained service dogs to provide emotional support, reduce stress, and aid in recovery from PTSD and anxiety.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Providing transportation services for veterans
      Operates a transportation program that provides reliable rides for veterans to access medical appointments, job interviews, educational opportunities, employment, and community services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$90K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$506K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$491K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -77.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JOHN LAROE — Trustee
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • American Red Cross Partner — Offers financial assistance to eligible veterans and their families in partnership with VA organizations
  • Corporate Partners Supporting Our Mission Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to support veteran programs and services.
  • Grace Lutheran Church Partner — Roxanne Lopilato serves as a Board Member, indicating organizational affiliation and potential collaboration.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates through the Veterans Build program to help veterans achieve affordable homeownership or home repairs
  • Operation Homefront Partner — Provides transitional housing for veterans and their families focused on financial independence
  • Rumshock Veterans Foundation Partner — Implements the Rumshock Village program as its flagship housing initiative for veterans.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Provides short-term financial aid and supportive services to veterans through Salvation Army Veteran Services
  • TRICARE Government — Provides health care coverage for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families
  • Times Herald-Record Partner — Local news outlet that highlighted Rumshock's Tiny Home Community initiative.
  • Veterans Health Administration Government — Partner organization providing comprehensive health care services to eligible veterans
  • Veterans Inc. Partner — Provides transitional and emergency housing for veterans along with wraparound services
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy for Emotional Reintegration
    methodology: animal_assisted_therapy
    By integrating canine companionship into veteran support, the organization reduces isolation and builds emotional resilience because therapeutic relationships with animals foster a sense of purpose and ease psychological challenges during civilian transition.
  • Green Job Training as Veteran Empowerment
    methodology: green_jobs_veteran_empowerment
    By training veterans in sustainable vocational fields like hydroponic farming and e-waste recycling, the organization fosters economic self-sufficiency and purposeful reintegration because hands-on, environmentally aligned work builds transferable skills and psychological resilience.
  • Housing-First with Wraparound Support
    methodology: housing_first_with_support
    By providing stable, affordable housing in tandem with on-site supportive services such as counseling and job training, the organization enables successful veteran reintegration because housing stability is foundational to long-term civilian transition and engagement with rehabilitation and employment programs.
  • Transportation as Critical Access Enabler
    methodology: transportation_as_access
    By providing reliable transportation, the organization ensures veterans can access essential services because physical mobility is a prerequisite for consistent engagement with housing, employment, and healthcare programs.