irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $4.68MSUPPORTIVE HOUSINGPERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. NATION'S FINEST OPERATES 210 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND/OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING HOMELESS VETERANS ACHIEVE RESIDENTIAL STABILITY, INCREASE THEIR SKILL LEVELS AND/OR INCOME, AND OBTAIN GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION. NATION'S FINEST CURRENTLY OPERATES 127 BEDS OF HOUSING WHERE HOMELESS VETERANS MAY STAY FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. NATION'S FINEST ALSO HAS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECTS WHICH OFFER A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE VETERANS ARE SUPPORTED IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OVERCOME A VARIETY OF OBSTACLES.
- #2 $14KEMPLOYMENT & TRAININGNATION'S FINEST PROVIDES AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE RESULTS BY PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB-SEARCH PROGRAM. NATION'S FINEST ALSO OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE PLACEMENT SERVICES BY PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH JOB LEADS, RESUME PREPARATION, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION.
named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Behavioral Health Services
Mental health and behavioral health support for veterans and their families
Case Management
Comprehensive case management services to connect veterans with resources in housing, health, and employment
Housing Assistance
Support for veterans in securing stable housing, including services at Mather Veterans Village and other locations
Mobile Service Units
Delivers support directly to veterans in rural areas, ensuring access to necessary resources and care.
Mobile Service Units (MSUs)
Fleet of mobile units that deliver support directly to veterans in rural areas across CA, AZ, and NV
SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program
Behavioral health and suicide prevention services for veterans, offered at multiple locations including Santa Rosa and Mather
Veterans Support to Self-Reliance
Provides case management and support services to help veterans achieve self-sufficiency.
Veterans Support to Self-Reliance (VSSR)
Pilot program providing comprehensive case management and support services to help veterans achieve self-sufficiency
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Mobile Veteran Support Services 12 activities
- Mobile Service Unit OperationsNATION'S FINEST operates Mobile Service Units to deliver direct support to veterans in rural areas across California, Arizona, and Nevada, ensuring access to services for those in remote locations.
- Mobile Service Units for Rural VeteransOperates Mobile Service Units to deliver supportive services directly to veterans in rural areas across California, Arizona, and Nevada, expanding access to care for geographically isolated populations.
- Mobile Service Units for Rural VeteransOperates Mobile Service Units to deliver direct support services to veterans in rural areas across California, Arizona, and Nevada, expanding access to care and resources in underserved regions.
- Regional Support Services for VeteransDelivers supportive services to veterans in specific regional clusters across California, including Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Nevada, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, Modoc, Plumas, Lassen, Butte, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Glenn, and Solano Counties.
- Regional Support Services for Veterans in CaliforniaDelivers supportive services to veterans across multiple California counties, including Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Nevada, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, Modoc, Plumas, Lassen, Butte, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Glenn, and Solano Counties.
- Support Services for Mather Veterans Village ResidentsProvides targeted supportive services to residents of Mather Veterans Village in California.
- Support Services for Veterans in Arizona and NevadaProvides supportive services to veterans in Coconino, Navajo, Gila, Apache, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona, and in Mohave County (AZ), Clark County (NV), Northern Nevada, and Western/Central Nevada.
- Support Services in Arizona and NevadaProvides supportive services to veterans in Coconino, Navajo, Gila, Apache, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona, and in Mohave County (AZ), Clark, Northern, and Western/Central Nevada.
- Supportive Services for Residents of Mather Veterans VillageNATION'S FINEST provides supportive services specifically to the residents of Mather Veterans Village in California.
- Supportive Services for Veterans in ArizonaNATION'S FINEST provides supportive services to veterans in Arizona, specifically in Coconino, Navajo, Gila, Apache, Yavapai, and Mohave Counties.
- Supportive Services for Veterans in CaliforniaNATION'S FINEST provides supportive services to veterans in various California counties, including Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Nevada, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Monterey, San Benito, Humboldt, Del Norte, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, Modoc, Plumas, Lassen, Butte, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Glenn, and Solano.
- Supportive Services for Veterans in NevadaNATION'S FINEST provides supportive services to veterans in Northern, Western, and Central Nevada, including Clark County.
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Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and Wellness 2 activities
- Case Management and Behavioral Health ServicesProvides case management, behavioral health services, and referral services to veterans and their families as part of an integrated support model.
- Case Management and Behavioral Health ServicesProvides case management, behavioral health services, and referral support to veterans and their families as part of an integrated care model.
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Permanent and Transitional Housing Support 2 activities
- Comprehensive Support Services for Veterans and FamiliesProvides housing, health, and employment support services to military veterans and their families, along with case management, behavioral health services, and referrals. These services are delivered directly through in-person programs and Mobile Service Units.
- Comprehensive Supportive Services for Veterans and FamiliesNATION'S FINEST provides housing, health, and employment support services to military veterans and their families. This includes case management, behavioral health services, and referrals to other necessary resources.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Support Services for Mather Veterans Village ResidentsProvides targeted supportive services to residents of Mather Veterans Village in California, including housing, health, and employment support.
- Veteran Support Services - Housing, Health, and EmploymentProvides comprehensive supportive services to veterans and their families, including housing assistance, health support, employment services, case management, behavioral health services, and referrals. Services are delivered across multiple counties in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$32.83M
Contributions & grants$32.69M100%
Program service revenue$95K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$32.61M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$15.19M
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.13M
Cash$824K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.54M
Net assets$4.59M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS JOHNSON | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $329K |
| CHRIS CABRAL | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $233K |
| JASON HENRY | PERFORM. IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION | 40 | $176K |
| KENDRA BARTER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $154K |
| BRAD LONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VHDC | 40 | $144K |
| TOM ISAKSON | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $141K |
board members · 10
- ANNE FABINY — BOARD TREASURER
- CHUCK HELGET — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL RUSCH — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JAMES LARSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM RADFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- KOBY LANGLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- LACEY SZEKELY — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY CONNOLLY — BOARD SECRETARY
- MARY NICHOLSON — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP WILLIAMS — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Eureka VA Clinic Partner — Collaborates with the Eureka VA Clinic to serve veterans in the region.
- Fox KTVU Partner — News outlet that covered Nation's Finest program helping homeless veterans in the South Bay.
- KCRA 3 Partner — Local news outlet that covered the completion of the final phase of Mather Veterans Village.
- Monterey Herald Partner — Collaborated on coverage of a Thanksgiving dinner event serving veterans.
- Petaluma Argus-Courier Partner — Published article about upgrades to a Petaluma veterans home operated by Nation's Finest.
- Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with Nation's Finest in Redding on a donation initiative.
- Sacramento County Continuum of Care Partner — Participates in the Sacramento County Continuum of Care's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to collect data on individuals experiencing homelessness.
- The Press Democrat Partner — Published article about Nation's Finest's veterans housing project in Windsor.
- VA Partner — Collaborates with the VA to provide support and resources to Veterans.