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UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE

LOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 954382752 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P50Z · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · www.usvets.org
revenue
$76.8M
expenses
$76.7M
net assets
$14.4M
employees
706
volunteers
1,946
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HOUSING, COUNSELING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.

profile · synthesized from sources

U.S.VETS prevents and ends veteran homelessness by providing housing, mental health services, workforce development, and individualized support to at-risk, low-income, and homeless veterans and their families. The organization operates a national network of service locations and follows a Housing First model. Founded by veterans, it serves clients across multiple states with comprehensive, tailored programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $6.58M
    RAPID REHOUSINGTHE PROGRAM ASSISTS HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES REGAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING, SOBRIETY AND EMPLOYMENT. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING UNTIL THE CLIENT CAN BE PLACED IN PERMANENT, TRANSITIONAL OR COMMUNITY RENTAL HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED IN THE INLAND EMPIRE, HAWAII, AND PRESCOTT.
  2. #2 $3.02M
    PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMTHIS PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR LEASING SUBSIDIES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, SOBRIETY SUPPORT (IF APPLICABLE), LIFE SKILLS, AND PARTICIPATION IN THERAPEUTIC GROUPS (IF APPLICABLE) FOR VETERANS WHO ARE HOMELESS AND HAVE A MEDICALLY-CERTIFIED DISABILITY. THE GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE HOUSING RETENTION, INCREASED INCOME AND BENEFITS AND INCREASED SELF-DETERMINATION. THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED IN PHOENIX, PRESCOTT, LONG BEACH, LAS VEGAS, HAWAII, HOUSTON, WASHINGTON, D.C., AND THE INLAND EMPIRE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Housing
Housing programs based on the Housing First model, offering temporary and permanent housing solutions for at-risk, low-income, and homeless veterans and their families.
Individualized Support
Tailored assistance including food and clothing, legal aid, benefits navigation, transportation, peer support, and therapeutic activities.
Mental Health and Wellness
Free counseling and treatment services addressing combat-related trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety in a safe and confidential environment.
Workforce Development
Career counseling and job placement services through U.S.VETS Career Centers, helping veterans translate military experience into civilian employment.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Permanent and Transitional Housing Support 3 activities
    • Comprehensive supportive services for veterans and families
      Provides individualized support including food and clothing, legal aid, military benefits assistance, transportation, peer support, and therapeutic activities to help veterans and their families transition from homelessness to independence.
    • Housing Solutions for Veterans
      Provides temporary and permanent housing solutions for at-risk, low-income, and homeless veterans and their families, including the development of 30 homes in San Bernardino and preparation of homes at the M.D. Hawkins Veterans Center in Phoenix.
    • Temporary and permanent housing for veterans
      Provides temporary and permanent housing solutions for at-risk, low-income, and homeless veterans and their families, including breaking ground on new housing developments such as 30 homes in San Bernardino and preparing homes at the M.D. Hawkins Veterans Center in Phoenix.
  • Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and Wellness 2 activities
    • Free mental health counseling for veterans
      Provides free mental health counseling and treatment services to veterans in a safe and confidential environment.
    • Mental Health Counseling for Veterans
      Provides free mental health counseling and treatment services to veterans in a safe and confidential environment.
  • Veteran Employment Placement Services 1 activity
    • Career Transition Services for Veterans
      Operates Career Centers and delivers career counseling to help veterans translate military experience into civilian employment opportunities.
  • Veteran and Family Support Coordination 1 activity
    • Comprehensive Support Services for Veterans
      Delivers individualized support including food and clothing, legal aid, military benefits assistance, transportation, peer support, and therapeutic activities to veterans and their families.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Career counseling and transition support
      Operates Career Centers and provides career counseling to help veterans transition military experience into civilian jobs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$76.80M
Contributions & grants$72.29M94%
Program service revenue$4.40M6%
Investment income$-36K-0%
Other revenue$144K
expenses
Total expenses$76.68M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$34.81M
Grants paid out$9.60M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$32.03M
Cash$11.77M
Investments$0
Liabilities$17.66M
Net assets$14.36M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN PECK PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $373K
DARRYL VINCENT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $330K
DANIEL WARZENSKI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $264K
LANEY KAPGAN VP DEVELOPMENT 40 $210K
JESSICA ROHAC VP OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE 40 $190K
CARLA FORD LEGAL COUNSEL 40 $189K
LORI ALLGOOD VP & DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 40 $187K
LARRY WILLIAMS JR VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS 40 $182K
JEFF COLEMAN VP FISCAL EVALUATION COMPLIANCE 40 $171K
JOSE TORRES SR. DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 40 $169K
SHALIMAR CABRERA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $164K
KIMBERLEY COOK VP OF CLINICAL SERVICES 40 $153K
DOREESE NORMAN NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40 $149K
board members · 12
  • AMY GRAVITT — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREA PLATE — BOARD MEMBER
  • BOB FOSTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARLOS CONTRERAS — VICE CHAIR
  • DAVID KIRMAN — SECRETARY & TREASURER
  • HERBERT A LAMPERT — TREASURER (LEFT 11/2021)
  • JAMES CADET — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEROLD B NEUMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JODY BRECKENRIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH A CZYZYK — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARJORIE WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE ROOS — CHAIR
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • ABC 15 Partner — Media partner that covered the opening of the M.D. Hawkins Veterans Center in Phoenix.
  • ABC 7 Los Angeles Partner — Media partner that featured U.S.VETS and its CEO in a segment on tackling veteran homelessness.
  • City of Fontana Partner — Leaders from U.S.VETS met with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren to discuss veterans' issues.
  • Congressional Medal of Honor Society Partner — Awarded U.S.VETS the 2023 Community Service Award in recognition of values aligned with service and citizenship.
  • FOX 9 Minneapolis Partner — Media partner that featured U.S.VETS VP Larry Williams discussing the Make Camo Your Cause campaign.
  • FOX5 Atlanta Partner — Media partner that aired an interview with Darryl Vincent on veteran homelessness.
  • FOX5 D.C. Partner — Media partner that covered U.S.VETS Washington, D.C.'s I Street hub for veterans.
  • Fontana Mayor's Office Partner — Local government partner engaged in discussions about veteran services with U.S.VETS Inland Empire leadership.
  • Fox5 Vegas Partner — Media partner hosting a comedy tour with proceeds benefiting U.S.VETS.
  • KHNL/KGMB Honolulu Partner — Media partner that spotlighted U.S.VETS President & CEO Darryl Vincent.
  • U.S.VETS Barber's Point Partner — Location providing services to veterans in Hawaii
  • U.S.VETS Inglewood Partner — Location providing services to veterans in California
  • U.S.VETS Inland Empire Partner — Location providing services to veterans in California
  • U.S.VETS Las Vegas Partner — Location providing services to veterans in Nevada
  • U.S.VETS Patriotic Hall Partner — Location providing services to veterans in Los Angeles
  • U.S.VETS Washington, D.C. Partner — Location providing services to veterans in the District of Columbia