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CORTE BELLA VETS

SUN CITY WEST, AZ · EIN 472784238 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · cortebellavets.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$44K
employees
mission · from form 990

Public Charity Service to Veterans

profile · synthesized from sources

CORTE BELLA VETS is a veteran-led nonprofit based in Arizona that raises funds to support military veterans and their families. The organization provides direct emergency assistance to needy veterans and donates to vetted charities serving veterans in Arizona. Its primary activities include fundraising events and distributing gift cards for food and gas through VA social workers.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Charitable Donations to Veteran-Serving Organizations
Supports Arizona-based charities that serve veterans, including America’s Mighty Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, Soldiers Best Friend, and Honor Flight Arizona, with grants meeting strict overhead and accountability criteria.
Veterans Emergency Assistance Fund
Provides direct emergency financial aid to veterans and veteran families in need, primarily through $25 gift cards for food or gas distributed via social workers at the Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic in Surprise, AZ.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Honor Flight Programs for Veterans 4 activities
    • Honor Flight Missions
      Organizes and executes Honor Flight missions for veterans, including a 2-night, 3-day trip to Washington D.C. for veterans from various wars. Provides comprehensive logistic and medical support, arranges tours of national memorials, and coordinates "Mail Call" to collect letters of thanks for veterans during flights.
    • Honor Flight Program
      Organizes and executes Honor Flights for veterans, including those from the Vietnam, Korean, and World Wars, to Washington D.C. for 2-night, 3-day trips, providing medical support, logistics, and tours of memorials, and arranging "Mail Call" to collect thank you letters.
    • Honor Flight missions for veterans
      Organizes and executes Honor Flight missions to Washington D.C. for veterans, primarily from the Vietnam, Korean, and WWII eras. Provides full logistical, medical, and emotional support including transportation, lodging, memorial tours, and "Mail Call" experiences with letters from loved ones.
    • Honor Flight missions for veterans
      Organizes and executes Honor Flight missions to Washington D.C. for veterans, providing fully supported 3-day trips including medical assistance, transportation, lodging, memorial tours, and "Mail Call" experiences with letters from loved ones. Mission 114 served 32 veterans from multiple wars.
  • Veteran Service Dog Training & Placement 4 activities
    • Service Dog Program
      Sources dogs from Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments, provides foster care and veterinary services, and runs a 6-9 month joint training program for veterans and their matched dogs to graduate them as qualified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs.
    • Service Dog and Therapeutic Companion Dog Program
      Sources dogs from local Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments, and places them in foster care. Provides veterinary care for the dogs at no cost to veterans during training. Conducts a six-to-nine-month joint training program for veterans and their matched dogs, graduating them as qualified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs to provide physical and emotional support.
    • Service and therapeutic companion dog program
      Sources dogs from Arizona shelters, conducts temperament assessments and veterinary care, places dogs in foster care, then runs a 6- to 9-month joint training program with veterans (two sessions per week) to graduate dogs as certified Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs.
    • Service and therapeutic dog program for veterans
      Rescues dogs from shelters across Arizona, provides veterinary care, conducts temperament assessments, and places them in foster care before matching with veterans. Conducts a 6- to 9-month joint training program with two weekly sessions, graduating dogs as Service Dogs or Therapeutic Companion Dogs at no cost to the veteran.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 3 activities
    • Holiday Gift Distribution (Angel Tree Program)
      Provides logistic support for the Angel Tree Program by gathering and distributing gifts to veteran homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals during the holidays.
    • Holiday Support and Flag Displays
      Provides logistic support for the Angel Tree Program by gathering and distributing gifts to veteran homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals during the holidays. Also raises flags around the Corte Bella Circle to honor national holidays.
    • Holiday and community support programs
      Provides logistical and material support during holidays, including the Angel Tree Program to distribute gifts to veterans, homeless shelters, and hospitals, and sponsors holiday-themed events such as flag-raising ceremonies and seasonal celebrations.
  • Veteran and Military Family Fundraising 2 activities
    • Financial Support for Veterans and Veteran Organizations
      Raises funds through events like golf tournaments and dinner dances, and directs 100% of net proceeds to designated charities supporting veterans and their families. Provides direct financial assistance to individual veterans for unexpected expenses and distributes gift certificates for food and gas. Has provided over $600,000 in support to Arizona veterans and their families since April 2014, including significant contributions to homeless shelters and holiday support.
    • Financial Support to Veterans and Veteran Organizations
      Raises funds through events like golf tournaments and dinner dances, and directs 100% of net proceeds to support individual veterans and veteran organizations in Arizona, providing over $600,000 in total support since April 2014 for various needs including shelter, holiday support, and unexpected expenses.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 2 activities
    • Financial assistance for veterans
      Provides direct financial support to vetted veterans for unexpected expenses and immediate needs, including $25 gift certificates for food and gas, often in coordination with Veteran Administration Counselors. Has distributed over $80,000 in direct aid to individuals.
    • Financial assistance for veterans
      Provides direct financial support to individual veterans for unexpected expenses and immediate needs, including $25 gift certificates for food and gas. Support is often coordinated through referrals from Veteran Administration Counselors.
  • Veteran Commemoration Parades & Honor Rides 1 activity
    • Community Event Support and Participation
      Participates in and supports community events, including setting up sound systems for local events and conducting ceremonies like "Posting of the Flags" and flag raising for national holidays.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Ceremonial and community events honoring veterans
      Hosts patriotic ceremonies such as the "Posting of the Flags," performances of the National Anthem, and flag displays around Corte Bella Circle to honor national holidays and recognize veterans’ service.
    • Fundraising for veteran charities and individual veterans
      Organizes and hosts fundraising events—including an annual Golf Tournament, Veterans Day Dinner Dance, silent auctions, and 50/50 raffles—to direct 100% of net proceeds to charities and individual veterans in Arizona. Has raised over $600,000 since 2014 to support veterans and their families.
    • Fundraising for veteran charities and individuals
      Organizes and hosts fundraising events such as golf tournaments, dinner dances, silent auctions, and 50/50 raffles to raise money for veteran charities and individual veterans. Directs 100% of net proceeds from these events to designated beneficiaries.
    • Logistical and gift support during holidays
      Supports the Angel Tree Program by gathering and distributing gifts to veterans, homeless shelters, and hospitals during the holiday season. Also provides large-scale holiday support, including $248,000 allocated for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$14K34%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$46
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$47K
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Bev Brown — Fund Raising Director
  • Melanie Cruiz — Charities Director
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Anacapa Partner — Hosts monthly meetings, volunteer opportunities, and social hours for Corte Bella Vets in its social rooms.
  • Corte Bella Golf Club Partner — Hosted the 11th Annual Corte Bella Vets Golf Tournament.
  • Horse Rhythm Foundation Partner — Supported charity.
  • Mana House Partner — Supported charity.
  • Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic Partner — Collaborates with Social Workers to identify and respond to requests for assistance for Veterans.
  • Smiling Out Loud Partner — Collaborated with Corte Bella Vets to co-support the Pet Costume Event through shared responsibilities and community engagement.
  • Soldiers Best Friend Partner — Supported charity.
  • Southwest Airlines Partner — Arranged for the group to board first on flights and provided transportation for Honor Flight Mission 114.
  • Sundome Plaza Merchants Partner — Collaborates on the Angel Tree Program.