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OPERATION VEST INC

Brightwaters, NY · EIN 844582936 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · operationvest.org
revenue
$112K
expenses
$50K
net assets
$130K
employees
mission · from form 990

To support and assist veterans.

profile · synthesized from sources

Operation VEST is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing veteran suicide by connecting veterans with local resources and mental health support. Founded in 2020 on Long Island, the organization raises awareness about veteran mental health, combats stigma, and fosters collaboration among veteran-serving groups. It focuses on local impact, keeping funds raised within the community to support veterans, active military, and first responders.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

22 Degree Run & Plunge
Winter fundraising event featuring a run and polar plunge to support veterans' mental health and suicide prevention efforts.
Dog Tag Run
Annual 2.2-mile run/walk/ruck/dog walk event that raises funds and awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
Resource Connection Network
Program that connects veterans with other veterans, nonprofits, and community resources to foster support and collaboration.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
    • Connects veterans with local resources and services
      Facilitates connections between veterans and local veteran-serving organizations, directing locally raised funds to support veterans in the Long Island area.
    • Provides mental health support to veterans and their families
      Offers clinical therapy and psychiatric nursing services to veterans and their families to support mental health and prevent veteran suicide.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Delivers emotional comfort to veterans through a certified service dog
      Uses a certified service dog as a four-legged ambassador to provide emotional support and comfort to veterans.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosts annual fundraising events for veteran services
      Organizes and hosts annual fundraising events, including the Dog Tag Run and the 22 Degree Run & Plunge, to support veteran services.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Raises awareness about veteran suicide
      Conducts local events and uses social media to promote awareness about veteran suicide and the importance of mental health support.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$112K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$130K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +72.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • JAMES EVERETT — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE OWEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • 22degreerun.com Partner — Website partner providing information for the 22 Degree Run & Plunge fundraising event.
  • Paws of War Partner — Partner organization through which the service dog Tuck was certified and trained.
  • Suffolk County Veterans Run Series Partner — Collaborative partnership in which Stefan Hespeler serves on the steering committee to support veteran engagement.
  • thedogtagrun.com Partner — Website partner providing information for the Dog Tag Run fundraising event.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Networked Support Model
    methodology: networked_support
    By connecting veterans and support organizations into a shared network, we drive collective action and increase access to care, because interconnected systems are more effective at preventing suicide than isolated interventions.