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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA INC

Tucson, AZ · EIN 521389485 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · vva106.org
revenue
$51K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$62K
employees
mission · from form 990

Helping veterans with VA problems, rent, utilities, car repairs, moving expenses, food, gas and emergency housing as needed

profile · synthesized from sources

Local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America providing direct support to veterans and their families in Tucson, Arizona. Offers emergency financial assistance for utilities and other needs, and organizes community events including a Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony and an annual concert honoring veterans. Founded in 1983, the chapter serves as a hub for veteran advocacy, connection, and recognition.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Nam to Sand Jam
Annual community concert honoring all veterans, military personnel, and their families; originally founded as a veteran-focused event and held for 35 years
Veterans in Need Assistance
Provides emergency financial grants paid directly to utility providers or other payees for veterans and their families facing immediate hardship
Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Annual ceremony on March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans, including a wreath-laying in memory of Pima County service members killed in action
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 4 activities
    • Hosts commemorative events honoring Vietnam veterans
      Organizes annual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremonies and wreath-placing activities to honor veterans and local residents killed in action during the Vietnam War.
    • Hosts commemorative events honoring Vietnam veterans and military personnel
      Organizes annual ceremonies such as Vietnam Veterans Day and wreath-placing events to honor veterans and local residents killed in action. Also hosts the long-running "Nam to Sand Jam" community event, which has celebrated veterans, military personnel, and their families for 35 years.
    • Organizes long-standing community events for veterans and military families
      Hosts Nam to Sand Jam, a community event honoring veterans, military personnel, and their families, which has taken place annually for 35 years.
    • Produces long-standing community events for veterans and military families
      Hosts Nam to Sand Jam, a community event honoring veterans, military personnel, and their families, which has taken place annually for 35 years.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 3 activities
    • Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and families
      Offers special funds and direct grants to utilities or other essential service providers on behalf of veterans facing immediate financial hardship.
    • Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and families
      Offers special funds and direct grants to utilities or other essential service providers on behalf of veterans and their families facing immediate financial hardship.
    • Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families
      Offers special funds and direct grants to cover urgent needs, including issuing payments to utilities or other essential service providers on behalf of veterans facing financial hardship.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$52K102%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$62K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Jim Wesanen — Board Member
  • Robert Paul — Board Member
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA INC Partner — Parent organization of Tucson Chapter 106