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VETERANS FURNITURE CENTER
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 270768021 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P85 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · veteransfurniturecenter.org
revenue
$85K
expenses
$222K
net assets
$460K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Provides furniture and household goods to homeless Veterans transitioning to VA subsidized housing to start a new life and a successful return to society.

profile · synthesized from sources

Operational nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, that provides new furniture and household goods to formerly homeless veterans transitioning into permanent housing through the HUD-VASH program. The organization sources items in bulk and through partnerships to deliver complete "home kits" tailored to small apartments. All recipients are referred by the VA, ensuring focus on the most vulnerable veterans.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Home Kit Delivery Program
Provides a complete set of new furniture and household goods—including bed, linens, kitchenware, seating, and hygiene items—tailored to fit small HUD-VASH apartments for veterans transitioning from homelessness
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Veteran Housing Furnishing and Skills Program 17 activities
    • Assemble and repair furniture for veterans
      Assembles and repairs furniture specifically for veterans in need.
    • Assemble and repair furniture for veterans
      Assembles and repairs furniture specifically for veterans in need.
    • Assemble and repair furniture for veterans
      Assembles and repairs furniture specifically for veterans in need.
    • Distribute new pillows to veterans
      Provides new pillows to veterans, having distributed 205 pillows and received over 190 pillows and 200 handmade pillowcases through donations.
    • Distribute pillows to veterans
      Distributes new pillows to veterans, having provided 205 veterans with pillows and received over 346 pillows and over 200 handmade pillowcases through donations.
    • Distribution of supplemental household items through donations and partnerships
      Provides supplemental new household items such as pillows, pillowcases, coffee pots, and toasters to veterans, supported by direct donations and funded purchases. Over 200 handmade pillowcases and more than 300 pillows have been received and distributed, including 205 pillows provided to veterans.
    • Provide furniture and household goods to veterans
      Provides new furniture and household goods, including beds, couches, tables, chairs, kitchen items, lamps, and dressers, free of charge, to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters to permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. Deliveries are conducted weekly, and the organization aims for 95% new items in deliveries.
    • Provide furniture and household goods to veterans
      Provides new furniture and household goods, including beds, couches, tables, chairs, kitchen items, lamps, and dressers, free of charge, to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters to permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. Deliveries are conducted weekly, and the organization aims for 95% new items in deliveries.
    • Provide furniture and household goods to veterans
      Delivers new furniture and essential household items, such as beds, couches, tables, kitchen items, and lamps, to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters to permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. This service is provided free of charge and includes weekly deliveries.
    • Provide furniture and household goods to veterans
      Provides new furniture and household goods, including beds, couches, tables, chairs, kitchen items, lamps, and dressers, free of charge, to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters to permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. Deliveries are conducted weekly.
    • Provide new pillows to veterans
      Distributes new pillows to veterans, having provided 205 veterans with pillows and received over 190 pillows and 200 handmade pillowcases through donations.
    • Provision of complete furniture and household goods kits to veterans transitioning to permanent housing
      Provides free, complete kits of new furniture and household essentials—including beds, couches, tables, chairs, kitchen items, lamps, and dressers—to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters into permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. The organization aims for and has achieved over 90% new items in deliveries.
    • Provision of new furniture and household goods to veterans transitioning to permanent housing
      Provides free, complete kits of new furniture and household essentials—including beds, couches, tables, chairs, kitchen items, lamps, dressers, and pillows—to veterans transitioning from homelessness or transitional shelters into permanent housing in the Greater Phoenix area. The organization aims for and has achieved high percentages of new items in deliveries, exceeding a 90% goal with 95% new items by October 2018.
    • Receipt and distribution of donated goods and funded purchases
      Receives donated items such as pillows and pillowcases (e.g., over 190 pillows and 200 handmade pillowcases) and uses funds to purchase essential small appliances like coffee pots and toasters for inclusion in veteran household kits.
    • Receive and distribute donated household items
      Receives donations of household items such as pillows, coffee pots, and toasters, and distributes them to veterans.
    • Weekly delivery and assembly of furniture and household goods
      Conducts weekly deliveries of furniture and household goods to veterans in need, including assembling and repairing furniture upon delivery to ensure usability and immediate benefit for veterans securing housing.
    • Weekly delivery and assembly of furniture and household goods for veterans
      Conducts weekly deliveries of furniture and household items to veterans in need, including assembling and repairing furniture as part of the service.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
    • Facilitate tax credits for donors
      Maintains certification as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) from the Arizona Department of Revenue, allowing Arizona taxpayers to receive tax credits for donations made to the organization.
    • Obtain Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) certification
      Received certification as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) from the Arizona Department of Revenue, allowing Arizona taxpayers to receive tax credits for donations to the organization.
  • Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 1 activity
    • Support for veteran housing stability through large-scale furniture provision
      Has helped over 2,700 veterans in need since founding, with more than 300 veterans moving into permanent housing with support. Provided 170 deliveries in 2020 and planned for over 200 in 2021, demonstrating sustained, scalable impact in veteran housing stabilization.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants$85K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$460K
Cash$380K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$460K
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -84.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Joel Stempil — Director
  • John Calhoun — Director
  • Lt Col Jay Mahajan — Director
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Arizona Corporate Commission Government — Approved the name change of the 501(c)(3) from United for Change to Veterans Furniture Center.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Certified the VFC as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO).
  • Arizona Department of Veterans Services Funder — Provided a $150,000 grant to support the VFC's mission.
  • Arizona Dept of Veteran Services Funder — Provided financial support.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Funder — Provided financial support.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Partner — Receives referrals for clients from the VA and works closely with them.
  • DonorSnap Partner — Provider of online donation form technology
  • HUD-VASH Government — Serves veterans who qualify for assistance under the HUD-VASH program.
  • IRS Government — Granted 501(c)(3) status to United for Change (the original name of VFC) and later reinstated it.
  • Living Spaces Partner — Donated a bed for delivery to a veteran through the Veterans Furniture Center.
  • Living Spaces furniture Partner — Partnered to provide over 600 new apartment-size mattresses and box springs to the VFC.
  • Peoria Government — New warehouse location; city where services are delivered
  • United for Change Partner — VETERANS FURNITURE CENTER was initially formed under the umbrella of United for Change.
  • VA Partner — Requires veterans to be referred by the VA to receive services; works with the VA to combat veteran homelessness in the Phoenix area.
  • Willowbrook United Methodist Church Partner — Hosted a pillow drive and provided funds for purchases.
  • Willowbrook United Methodist Church Partner — Received donations of pillows and handmade pillowcases from the church congregation.