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SOUTHWEST VETERANS FOUNDATION

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 352534557 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.southwestveteransfoundation.org
revenue
$138K
expenses
$158K
net assets
$47K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Southwest Veterans Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce and manages programs dedicated to serving Veterans and their families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Southwest Veterans Foundation is the charitable arm of the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce, focused on supporting veterans and their families in Arizona. The foundation provides college scholarships to veterans and dependents of those killed in action or 100% disabled, and awards grants to local nonprofits addressing veteran suicide prevention and social service needs. Its initiatives are funded through the annual Patriots Ball and membership dues.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Giving Program
Provides quarterly financial awards to local nonprofit organizations that assist veterans, with nominations from Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce members.
Veteran Scholarship Program
Offers semi-annual scholarships to veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and spouses/children of veterans killed in action or 100% service-connected disabled for use toward higher education expenses.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Provides quarterly grants to Arizona-based 501(c)(3) organizations with established programs targeting veteran suicide prevention or supporting families affected by veteran suicide.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Veteran Suicide Prevention Fundraising and Grants 5 activities
    • Community Giving and Veteran Support Grant Program
      Awards quarterly financial grants ranging from $200 to $2,000 to local nonprofit organizations that assist Veterans with social service needs and work on Veteran suicide prevention in Arizona.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign
      Launches campaigns, such as “$20 to Reduce the 20 in 2020,” to raise awareness and funds for programs focused on preventing Veteran suicide in Arizona.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign
      Launched a year-long campaign titled “$20 to Reduce the 20 in 2020” to raise awareness and funds to reduce Veteran suicide, highlighting statistics on veteran suicide rates.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Grantmaking and Awareness
      Conducts quarterly grant solicitations and awards to organizations working on Veteran suicide prevention in Arizona, and launched a year-long campaign to raise awareness and funds to reduce Veteran suicide.
    • Veteran Suicide Prevention Grantmaking and Awareness
      Conducts quarterly grant solicitations and awards to organizations working on Veteran suicide prevention in Arizona, and launched a year-long campaign to raise awareness and funds to reduce Veteran suicide.
  • Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 4 activities
    • Awarding Higher Education Scholarships
      Provides semi-annual college scholarships to eligible Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, and dependents of Veterans who are disabled or killed in action, with funds paid directly to the educational institution.
    • Awarding Higher Education Scholarships
      Provides semi-annual college scholarships to eligible Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, and dependents of Veterans who are disabled or killed in action, with funds paid directly to the educational institution.
    • Veteran and Dependent Scholarship Program
      Awards semi-annual college scholarships to eligible Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, and dependents of Veterans who are disabled or killed in action, with funds paid directly to the educational institution.
    • Veteran and Dependent Scholarship Program
      Provides semi-annual college scholarships for direct educational expenses to eligible Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, and dependents of Veterans who are disabled or killed in action. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution.
  • Veteran Commemoration Parades & Honor Rides 4 activities
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Hosts various events including the annual Patriots Ball, "Saluting Stories of Service" gala, "Morning Reveille," "Esprit de Corps" happy hour, and networking breakfasts and luncheons across Arizona to support Veterans programs and foster community connections.
    • Community and Member Engagement Events
      Hosts various events including the annual Patriots Ball, "Saluting Stories of Service" gala, "Morning Reveille," "Esprit de Corps" happy hour, and multiple networking breakfasts and luncheons across Arizona (Gilbert, Surprise, East Valley, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale) to support Veterans programs and connect members.
    • Hosting Events for Veterans and Supporters
      Organizes various events including the annual Patriots Ball, "Saluting Stories of Service" gala, "Morning Reveille," "Esprit de Corps" happy hour, and multiple networking breakfasts and luncheons across Arizona.
    • Hosting Events for Veterans and Supporters
      Organizes various events including the annual Patriots Ball, "Saluting Stories of Service" gala, "Morning Reveille," "Esprit de Corps" happy hour, and multiple networking breakfasts and luncheons across Arizona.
  • Veteran Job Training and Placement 4 activities
    • Networking and Business Support for Veterans
      Provides networking, procurement, and training opportunities to support veteran business owners, connects unemployed veterans to a network of veteran and patriot business owners, and builds partnerships with educational programs for veteran employment and business development.
    • Networking and Business Support for Veterans
      Provides networking, procurement, and training opportunities to support veteran business owners, connects unemployed veterans to a network of veteran and patriot business owners, and builds partnerships with educational programs for veteran employment and business development.
    • Veteran Business Owner Support and Networking
      Provides networking, procurement, and training opportunities to support veteran business owners, connects unemployed veterans to employment opportunities, and builds partnerships with educational programs for veteran employment and business development.
    • Veteran Business Support and Networking
      Provides networking, procurement, and training opportunities to support veteran business owners, and connects unemployed veterans to a network of veteran and patriot business owners for employment opportunities.
  • Veteran Support Grant Programs 2 activities
    • Grantmaking to Veteran Support Organizations
      Awards quarterly financial grants ranging from $200 to $2,000 to local nonprofit organizations that assist Veterans with social service needs through its Community Giving and Veteran Support Grant Programs.
    • Veteran Support Grant Program
      Awards quarterly financial grants ranging from $200 to $2,000 to local nonprofit organizations that assist Veterans with social service needs and suicide prevention efforts.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Grantmaking to Veteran Support Organizations
      Awards quarterly financial grants ranging from $200 to $2,000 to local nonprofit organizations that assist Veterans with social service needs through its Community Giving and Veteran Support Grant Programs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$138K
Contributions & grants$12K9%
Program service revenue$126K91%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TOM SHEETS Executive Dir. 20 $16K
CARA LEE Treasurer 20 $7K
board members · 5
  • CLARENCE BUTCH KOHS — Director
  • ERIC SNELZ — Director
  • JOHN CALDWELL — Director
  • LEO DELANGIS — Director
  • RICHARD S BAUER — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Deep Sea Valkyries Partner — Collaborates on alternative interventions for veteran suicide prevention
  • Floridinos Partner — Hosts East Valley networking luncheon at Floridinos.
  • Hilton Tapatio Cliff Resort Partner — Host venue for the Patriots Ball event.
  • Maggiano's Partner — Hosts Scottsdale networking luncheon at Maggiano's.
  • Patriot Businesses Partner — Collaborates with Patriot Businesses to support veteran employment and business growth.
  • Patriots Ball Partner — Fundraising event that generates proceeds for Veteran scholarships and grants to local nonprofits serving Veterans.
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Network — Primary organizational identity through which the Southwest Veterans Foundation engages with veteran business members and community initiatives
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Network — Serves as the charitable arm of the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Network — Shares operational and leadership ties with the Southwest Veterans Foundation, as indicated by shared branding and contact information.
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates on the Suicide Prevention Grant Program, with the program page hosted on the Chamber's website.
  • Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce Partner — Provides funding through membership dues and collaborates on the Community Giving program; the Foundation is the charitable arm of the Chamber.
  • Zipp's Partner — Hosts Northwest Valley networking luncheon at Zipp's.