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TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL OF VIETNAM ERA VETERANS INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 112977633 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · tccvev.com

revenue

$107K

expenses

$72K

net assets

$321K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

AID TO VIETNAM ERA VETERANS AND MAINTENANCE OF VIETNAM VETERAN MEMORIALS

profile · synthesized from sources

Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans Inc supports veterans from the Vietnam War era through advocacy, community service, and memorial maintenance. The organization serves veterans in the Albany, NY area and surrounding counties, focusing on recognition, financial assistance, and civic engagement. It organizes events, manages scholarship programs, and preserves the memory of local service members killed or missing in action.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

KIA & MIA Recognition

Honors and documents local service members from Albany County who were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War

Memorial Maintenance and Restoration

Efforts to preserve and restore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Lafayette Park and other local veteran memorials

Scholarship Program

Provides scholarships for veterans and children of veterans at community colleges and Russell Sage College, funded through endowments secured by the organization

Spooky Newsletter

Official publication of the Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans that shares news, events, and updates relevant to local veterans and the organization’s activities

activities · 8 groups

What they do

Veteran Support Grantmaking 2 activities
- Advocate for veterans' legislative and policy issues
  
  Engages in legislative advocacy efforts to advance the interests and rights of veterans, contributing to broader policy and recognition initiatives at the state level.
- Build community partnerships for veteran support
  
  Collaborates with organizations including Blue Star Mothers, Gold Star Mothers, and Stars For Our Troops to expand support networks and services for veterans and their families.
Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Deliver ceremonial and honor services for veterans
  
  Hosts monthly Honor A Veteran ceremonies recognizing deceased Albany County veterans, presents families with commemorative flags and photos, and participates in events such as Gold Star Mothers conventions, Memorial Day services, and flag placements at cemeteries; also provides Color Guard services at historical gravesites.
- Maintain Vietnam War veteran memorials and records
  
  Manages memorial activities including maintaining a list of deceased Vietnam-era veterans, preserving alphabetical listings of those killed or missing in action from Albany County, and documenting individual service recognitions such as for Michael F. Maclutsky and Nurse Marilyn Lourdes Allen.
Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Administer scholarship programs for veterans and their families
  
  Funds scholarships for veterans and students in health sciences through endowed programs at Hudson Valley, Schenectady, and Adirondack Community Colleges, and Russell Sage College; originally established through secured endowments totaling over $100,000.
Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Establish youth and educational programs for military engagement
  
  Helped establish a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program at Albany High School to promote youth leadership and military awareness.
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute organizational communications
  
  Produces and distributes a regular newsletter to members and stakeholders to share updates, events, and veteran recognition stories.
Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide support services to Vietnam Era Veterans
  
  Offers a range of direct support services tailored to Vietnam Era Veterans, including financial assistance for housing, utilities, medical travel, and employment-related needs, as well as medical transportation to the VA Hospital in Albany, NY.
Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Provide volunteer and community support services
  
  Operates volunteer-driven programs including support at the Military Courtesy Room at Albany International Airport, organizing veteran-focused events such as bus trips to West Point games, and participating in fundraising at county fairs.
Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 1 activity
- Support POW/MIA recognition and initiatives
  
  Conducts programs focused on honoring and remembering prisoners of war and those missing in action from the Vietnam War, including public recognition and memorialization efforts.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$107K

Contributions & grants$81K76%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$6K6%

Other revenue$700

expenses

Total expenses$72K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$324K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$321K

4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.5%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11

ADRIENNE DANIELS — Director
CHARLES WRIGHT — Director
GENE LOPARCO — Director
GERALD D'AMELIA — Director
LAWRENCE WIEST — Director
MARK ROSENZWEIG — Director
RAYMOND THIES — Director
REV CHARLENE ROBBINS — Director
THOMAS MARINELLO — Director
TOM REGAN — Director
WILLIAM DAY — Director

relationships · 50

Who they work with

Adirondack Community College Partner — Established veteran scholarships through endowment funding.
Albany County Veterans Service Bureau Partner — Collaborates on administering the Honor A Veteran nomination and ceremony program.
Albany High School Partner — Helped establish a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program.
American Legion Posts (Albany County) Partner — Hosts the monthly Honor A Veteran ceremonies at one of its locations in Albany County.
CSEA Members Bldg 12 Harriman Campus Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Capital District Digital Partner — Collaborates with media outlet for content publication or promotion
Capital District Digital Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the US Army Partner — Co-sponsor of the Veteran of the Year award ceremony in 2014 and certified commemorative partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration.
Capital Region NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America Partner — Collaborates with TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL OF VIETNAM ERA VETERANS INC on support initiatives.
Carpenters Local 291 Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
City of Albany Government — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Daniel P. McCoy Government — Albany County Executive who delivers a county proclamation during the Honor A Veteran ceremony.
Eastern NY Contractor Assn Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Emma Willard School Partner — Supported the school community through engagement with students, staff, and events during his wife’s tenure as Head of School.
Friends of the New York State Military Museum Partner — Co-sponsor of the Veteran of the Year award ceremony in 2014.
GPI Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Gold Star Mothers, Department Of NY Partner — Collaborates with TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL OF VIETNAM ERA VETERANS INC on support initiatives.
Greater Capital Region Bldg Trades Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Hannaford Supermarkets Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Hudson Valley Community College Partner — Established veteran scholarships through endowment funding.
Hudson Valley Community College Partner — Hosts an endowed scholarship for veterans funded by Tri County Council Vietnam Era Veterans.
IBEW Local 236 Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Ironworkers Local 12 Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Jerry Paris Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Laborers Local 190 Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Marinello Construction Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
Masons Local 2 Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans
NYS Dept Labor Veterans Program Partner — Collaborates with the TCCVEV Color Guard/Firing Detail to honor veterans and Gold Star Mothers.
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Partner — Partners to provide peer-to-peer mentors for veterans in drug courts in Albany and Rensselaer Counties.
National Grid Partner — Major supporter of Tri-county Council Vietnam Era Veterans

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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.

Civic Recognition as Healing

methodology: civic_recognition_model
By publicly honoring deceased veterans through formal monthly ceremonies with civic leaders, the organization promotes collective healing and validates service, because ritual recognition strengthens community bonds and supports survivors’ emotional well-being.
Education as Reintegration Pathway

methodology: education_for_reintegration
By providing endowed scholarships for veterans in high-need fields, the organization supports long-term reintegration and economic stability because access to education enables meaningful civilian roles and reduces isolation.
Peer-Led Support and Mentoring

methodology: peer_led_support
By leveraging peer-to-peer relationships and concealing military rank, the organization fosters trust and relatability among veterans, which increases engagement in rehabilitation and support programs because shared experience creates psychological safety and reduces stigma.