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BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112608983 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W300 · Public & Societal Benefit · Large ($10M-$50M) · bvsj.org
revenue
$36.4M
expenses
$37.7M
net assets
$-8.7M
employees
376
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL IN MAKING A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE FROM ACTIVE DUTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL READJUSTMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISABILITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME, FAMILY INTERVENTION, PRISON COUNSELING, RELOCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY, LEGAL ADVOCACY, DISCHARGE UPGRADE AND REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING, BENEFITS INFORMATION, AND "TENDER LOVING CARE AND A LISTENING EAR."

profile · synthesized from sources

Black Veterans for Social Justice provides supportive housing, employment services, and case management to veterans and marginalized New Yorkers, with a focus on those experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or reentry from incarceration. The organization operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing units across all five boroughs of New York City. It also offers food pantry access, job training, and suicide prevention services to veterans and their families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $968K
    HOUSING SERVICES: WE UTILIZED AN EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF DIVERSE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AND MARGINALIZED NEW YORKERS, EFFICIENTLY MANAGING SEVERAL HOUSING COMPONENTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WITH 10 SHELTER SERVICE LOCATIONS, AND PERMANENT SERVICES AT UZIMA RESIDENCE, WAZOBIA HOUSE, AND RESURRECTION HOMES) FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERANS, VETERANS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS, FEMALE VETERANS WITH CHILDREN, PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULT MEN AND WOMEN AS WELL AS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (SHP) PROVIDED ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON VETERANS AND FAMILIES FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS IN NEW YORK CITY, ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PRISONS AND PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES WHO MEET THE PROGRAM CRITERIA. THE ORGANIZATION PAID 70% OF THE RENT, WHILE CONSUMERS PAID THE REMAINING 30% MONTHLY. THE SHP TEAM COLLECTIVELY ASSISTED IN ENSURING TENANTS HAD WRAP-AROUND SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING, THERAPIST, MEDICATION, ADULT CARE PROGRAM, HOME HEALTH AIDE, NA/AA MEETING (IF NEEDED), PANTRY BAG, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO STAFF ON A 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER.
  2. #2 $4.55M
    EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING COMPUTER TRAINING AND VETERAN'S REINTEGRATION/EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Pantry Services
Distributes nutritious food twice monthly to veterans and families; includes a partnership with Hello Fresh to distribute 2,000 fresh meals weekly.
Jobs to Build On (JTBO)
Free job readiness, training, and placement program for unemployed or underemployed individuals, supported by the NYC Council and labor unions.
Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP)
Assists individuals and families in obtaining or maintaining permanent housing with supportive services during homelessness, eviction, or housing instability.
Suicide Prevention Program
Partnership with The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program to provide outreach, suicide prevention, and connection to VA and community resources for veterans and families.
Supportive Housing Program (SHP)
Provides rental assistance (70% paid by BVSJ, 30% by tenant) and wrap-around services including therapy, medication support, case management, and 24-hour emergency access for veterans and adults with disabilities across NYC.
The Closet
Volunteer-run program that provides work-appropriate clothing and winter coats to veterans and community members in need.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 3 activities
    • Operates a Veterans Service Center for military-to-civilian transition
      Provides services to assist military personnel in transitioning from active duty to civilian life, including VA benefits assistance, counseling for DD-214 issues and discharge upgrades, and transition resources. These services are delivered through a dedicated Veterans Service Center.
    • Provides case management and support services for veterans and families
      Offers comprehensive case management, housing referrals, healthcare navigation, financial planning, legal services, childcare assistance, and support for spouses, children, and caregivers of veterans to promote stability and self-sufficiency.
    • Provides mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services
      Offers mental health counseling, crisis support, peer-to-peer outreach, and suicide prevention resources for veterans and their families. Services include in-house clinical support, connections to VA and community resources, and participation in the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Administers suicide prevention grant program for veterans
      Funds suicide prevention initiatives for veterans through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, supporting community-based efforts and outreach.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Delivers job training, employment support, and job placement services for veterans
      Provides comprehensive employment services including job readiness training, resume development, interview preparation, computer and digital literacy training, and direct job placement. Programs target veterans, the formerly incarcerated, and the chronically unemployed, with initiatives such as the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transitional Program.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes work-appropriate clothing and winter coats to veterans in need
      Runs a volunteer-led clothing distribution program providing work-appropriate attire and winter coats to veterans and community members to support job readiness and dignity.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operates food pantry and meal distribution programs for veterans and the community
      Runs a food pantry program distributing free groceries twice monthly in Brooklyn and fresh meals weekly to veteran families and community members. Partners with Hello Fresh Company to distribute 2,000 meals weekly and provides ongoing food support across all five boroughs.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provides financial literacy and wealth-building training for veterans
      Delivers financial literacy education covering budgeting, credit building, investing, and long-term wealth strategies to support economic empowerment of veterans.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Provides supportive and emergency housing for veterans and marginalized New Yorkers
      Manages emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing programs across 10 locations in New York City, including specialized housing for veterans with mental health needs, HIV/AIDS, and families. Operates over 1,200 shelter beds and provides rental assistance and wrap-around services such as case management and 24/7 support.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.35M
Contributions & grants$36.19M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$155K
expenses
Total expenses$37.75M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$116.56M
Cash$3.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$125.22M
Net assets$-8.66M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -46.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ANDRE LEGALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARRYL TAYLOR — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • ISAAC SUGGS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAY ELLIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Consortium for Workers Education Partner — Collaborates on the Jobs to Build On program to provide job readiness training and placement services for job seekers.
  • Consortium for Workers Education Partner — Provides job readiness training, resume writing support, and job placement services through the Jobs to Build On program in partnership with BVSJ.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Government — Engages through advisory roles on the VA Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.
  • Hello Fresh Company Partner — Collaborates with BVSJ to distribute 2,000 fresh meals weekly to veteran families and community members experiencing food insecurity.
  • Jeff Richter Partner — Individual supporter and public advocate for BVSJ
  • Medgar Evers College Partner — Job Mashariki, founder of BVSJ, was one of the founding members of Medgar Evers College, indicating a historical and leadership-level connection between the individual and the institution.
  • Microsoft Partner — Collaborates with Microsoft on AI-related initiatives.
  • Microsoft Partner — Partner in providing technology and career skills training to veterans.
  • NFCU_DIGITAL Partner — Partner organization supporting the Veterans Everyday campaign.
  • NYC Council Partner — Partnership to connect job seekers to careers in growing industries through the Jobs to Build On program.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Supported by funding or partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.
  • Navy Federal Partner — Partnership focused on empowering veterans through new initiatives.
  • New York City Central Labor Council Partner — Cosponsors the Jobs to Build On (JTBO) program and collaborates with BVSJ to provide job placement and employment services.
  • New York City Council Government — Created a partnership linking labor unions, community groups, and workforce providers to support job seekers and unemployed New Yorkers.
  • New York City Council Government — Funds and supports the Jobs to Build On (JTBO) program through sponsorship and partnership with labor unions and community groups.
  • New York City Mayor’s Office Government — Advises through membership on the NYC Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Board.
  • Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program Partner — Partners with BVSJ to provide suicide prevention services, outreach, and connection to VA and community resources for veterans and their families.
  • The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program Partner — Collaborates with BVSJ to provide suicide prevention services, outreach, and connections to VA and community resources for Veterans and their families.
  • The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Program Partner — Partnership to provide suicide prevention services, outreach, and connection to VA and community resources for veterans and their families.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Funds the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to provide job placement and support services for homeless and at-risk veterans.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Collaborates with the VA on suicide prevention services, including the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Funds the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program.
  • Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), Local 1-2 Partner — Collaborates through leadership in the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP).
strategies · 3

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.

  • Client-Choice Dignity Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing clients to choose their own food items in pantry programs, we increase dignity and autonomy, because personal agency leads to greater engagement and reduces stigma in service delivery.
  • Housing-First with Supportive Services
    methodology: housing-first
    By providing permanent housing combined with wrap-around supportive services—including mental health, clinical, and emergency support—we produce housing stability and recovery for veterans, because stable housing is foundational to addressing co-occurring challenges like trauma and unemployment.
  • Trauma-Informed, Holistic Service Integration
    methodology: wraparound_services
    By integrating mental health, suicide prevention, employment, and social services within a trauma-informed framework, we address the root causes of instability, because veterans’ transitions are most successful when services are comprehensive and sensitive to lived trauma.