irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $56KVietnam Veterans of America New York State Council, Inc. (New York State Council) and Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (VVA) have entered into an agreement for the receipt and distribution of household goods program funds. Under this agreement, the New York State Council has agreed to receive household goods program funds from the VVA and distribute these funds to the New York State Council's chapters.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Health/Aging Committee
Provides information and support on health issues affecting aging veterans, including seasonal affective disorder and wellness
Household Goods Program
Distributes funds received from the national VVA to local chapters for household goods assistance
PTSD Committee
Offers education and resources on post-traumatic stress disorder management and mental health strategies for veterans
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 2 activities
- Advocacy for veteran-focused legislative policiesEngages in bipartisan legislative advocacy by presenting organizational priorities to federal committees and providing expert input to lawmakers to advance policies addressing veteran suicide, homelessness, civilian reintegration, toxic exposure, and POW/MIA accountability.
- Statewide organizational support for VVA chaptersOperates as a 501(c)(19) nonprofit providing infrastructure and administrative support to local Vietnam Veterans of America chapters across New York State, including distribution of program funds and provision of web hosting and directory services for chapter websites.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provision of mental health and wellness resources for veteransProvides informational content and wellness recommendations to veterans on managing PTSD symptoms and seasonal affective disorder, including guidance on sunlight exposure, exercise, diet, sleep hygiene, and coping with trauma triggers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$122K51%
Program service revenue$103K43%
Investment income$13K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$232K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$100K
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$385K
Cash$385K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$385K
Liquid reserves19.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Bill Paton — Director
- FRANCISCO MUNIZ III — SECRETARY
- GRANT COATES — VICE PRESIDENT
- John Rowan — Director
- NED FOOTE — President
- NICK DELEO — Treasurer
- Nicholas Valenti — Director
- SAMUEL HALL — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees Government — Engages directly with the joint legislative committees through formal testimony to influence veteran policy.
- House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees Government — Engages in testimony and advocacy before the Joint Full Committee Hearing on veterans’ issues.
- Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Government — Receives household goods program funds from Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. for distribution to state chapters.
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.
- Non-Clinical Cognitive and Lifestyle Interventions for Mental Health 142 orgsmethodology: cognitive_distraction_lifestyle_interventionBy promoting lifestyle interventions and cognitive distraction techniques, veterans manage mental health symptoms such as PTSD and seasonal affective disorder because engagement in meaningful, non-clinical activities disrupts maladaptive thought patterns and improves well-being.shared approach: Peer-Based Community Integration →
- Pragmatic, Bipartisan Policy Engagement 142 orgsmethodology: bipartisan_pragmatic_engagementBy prioritizing outcome-oriented collaboration over partisan alignment, veteran expertise is leveraged to influence policy effectively because practical solutions gain broader acceptance across political divides.shared approach: Peer-Based Community Integration →
- Veteran-Led Advocacy and Collective Self-Advocacy 142 orgsmethodology: veteran_led_advocacyBy organizing veterans to collectively advocate for their own rights, systemic change is achieved because veterans' lived experience and unified action create political and institutional pressure that external actors cannot replicate.shared approach: Peer-Based Community Integration →
- Decentralized Resource Distribution with Centralized Support 27 orgsmethodology: decentralized_with_central_supportBy distributing funds and resources through local chapters while maintaining centralized digital infrastructure, the organization enables responsive, community-driven programming because local autonomy is balanced with national coordination.shared approach: Decentralized Leadership with Central Support →