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Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County

Kingman, AZ · EIN 461967830 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · javc.org
revenue
$338K
expenses
$158K
net assets
$926K
employees
1
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

To assist low income and homeless veterans

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County (JAVC) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, particularly those experiencing homelessness or hardship. They provide transitional and permanent housing solutions, including a tiny home village, alongside comprehensive supportive services like transportation, case management, and home repair assistance. JAVC operates in Mohave County, Arizona, focusing on self-sufficiency and community reintegration for veterans.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

GPD Transitional Housing Program
A program launched in 2021 to expand impact on veteran homelessness.
JAVC Tiny Home Program
Offers affordable housing solutions for veterans transitioning out of homelessness, with homes built by incarcerated veterans using materials funded by JAVC. Veterans pay minimal fees for lot and utilities.
JAVC Transportation Program
Provides reliable transportation for veterans to essential services like medical appointments and legal services across Mohave County, through a shuttle service, bus pass program, and volunteer drivers.
Low Demand Safe Haven (LDSH) Program / Operation 6
A 90-day program providing immediate shelter and support to homeless veterans with minimal barriers, including safe housing, meals, hygiene items, case management, peer support, and pathways to permanent housing.
Operation BOB
Provides essential home repair support for veterans across Mohave County who struggle with physical or financial limitations, addressing issues like leaking sinks, plumbing, and dry rot to improve safety and stability.
Opioid Education Program
Educates veterans and veteran communities about the risks and safe use of opioids, offering alternatives, support, presentations on prevention, mental health support, and Narcan training.
Stand Downs and Resource Fairs
Coordinates events to connect at-risk veterans with vital services such as temporary shelter, healthcare, legal aid, job placement, counseling, meals, clothing, and hygiene kits.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Justice-Involved Veterans
      Recognized by the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court Hall of Fame for contributions to justice-involved veterans.
    • Advocacy for Justice-Involved Veterans
      Contributes to and is recognized for its work with justice-involved veterans, as evidenced by recognition from the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court Hall of Fame.
  • Home Repair & Accessibility Modifications 2 activities
    • Home Repair Services for Veterans
      Provides essential home repairs to aging and disabled veterans across Mohave County through its Operation BOB program, including a recent project for an 85-year-old veteran.
    • Home Repair Services for Veterans (Operation BOB)
      Provides essential home repairs to aging and disabled veterans across Mohave County through its Operation BOB program.
  • Harm Reduction Supply Distribution & Education 2 activities
    • Opioid Education Program
      Educates veterans and veteran communities about opioid risks, safe use, and alternatives through its Opioid Education Program.
    • Opioid Education Program
      Educates veterans and veteran communities about opioid risks, safe use, and alternatives through its Opioid Education Program.
  • Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 2 activities
    • Support Services for Veterans
      Provides various support services for veterans, including education resources, mental health resources, transportation assistance, crisis intervention, peer recovery, and spiritual outreach.
    • Veteran Support Services
      Provides various support services for veterans, including education resources, mental health resources, crisis intervention, peer recovery, and spiritual outreach.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 2 activities
    • Transitional and Permanent Housing for Veterans
      Provides safe transitional and permanent housing for veterans, including through supportive tiny home communities and a Low Demand Safe Haven program that has housed 30 veterans since March 2024. The organization also supports the construction and development of a Veteran Tiny Home Village.
    • Transitional and Permanent Housing for Veterans
      Provides safe transitional and permanent housing for veterans, including through supportive tiny home communities and a Low Demand Safe Haven program, having housed 30 veterans since March 2024.
  • Veteran Employment and Resource Fairs 2 activities
    • Veteran Resource Fairs and Stand Downs
      Organizes and participates in Veteran Resource Fairs and Stand Downs to connect veterans and their families, especially homeless and at-risk veterans, with service providers and vital resources.
    • Veteran Resource Fairs and Stand Downs
      Organizes and participates in Veteran Resource Fairs and Stand Down events to connect veterans and their families with service providers and resources, including for homeless and at-risk veterans.
  • Veteran Transportation Assistance 2 activities
    • Veteran Transportation Program
      Provides hundreds of rides each month to veterans for medical and legal appointments through its Transportation Program, helping them access essential services and job opportunities.
    • Veteran Transportation Program
      Provides hundreds of rides each month to veterans for medical and legal appointments through its Transportation Program, helping veterans access medical appointments, social services, and job opportunities.
  • Veteran Service Office Operations 2 activities
    • Veterans Center Operation
      Operates a Veterans Center in Mohave County, providing physical facilities for community and veteran engagement and expanding services for veterans.
    • Veterans Center Operations
      Operates a Veterans Center in Mohave County, providing physical facilities for community and veteran engagement and expanding services for veterans.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 2 activities
    • Vocational Programs for Veterans
      Operates a community thrift store and greenhouse as vocational programs to foster self-sufficiency among veterans.
    • Vocational Training and Support
      Operates a community thrift store and greenhouse as vocational programs to foster self-sufficiency among veterans.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Partnerships and Outreach
      Forms partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to serve veterans across Mohave County and strengthens community outreach.
    • Community Partnerships and Outreach
      Forms partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to serve veterans across Mohave County and strengthens community outreach through participation in standdowns and resource fairs.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$338K
Contributions & grants$338K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$52K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$937K
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$926K
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Casey Farrell Dir of Programs 40 $48K
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • American Legion Post #14 Network — Board member holds long-standing membership, indicating organizational connection.
  • Camp Hope Thrift Store Partner — Operates a thrift store program featured at the JAVC Veterans Center.
  • Disabled American Veterans Network — Board member is a lifetime member, indicating affiliation with the network.
  • GEO Group Partner — Partnered to construct the first tiny home for veterans.
  • GEO Group Partner — Partners with GEO Group, which helps incarcerated veterans re-enter society and contributes labor to build tiny homes for the program.
  • Home Depot Partner — Partnered to assist with home repairs for aging and disabled veterans through Operation Bob.
  • Home Depot Partner — Received generosity from Home Depot for the Operation BOB home repair program.
  • IRS Government — Granted 501(c)(3) designation.
  • Kingman Elks Lodge #468 Partner — Organizational affiliation and collaboration through multiple board members' membership.
  • Kingman Veterans Treatment Court Partner — Recognized JAVC in its Hall of Fame for contributions to justice-involved veterans.
  • Operation 6 Partner — Provides transitional housing services as part of the JAVC Veterans Center programming.
  • Operation B.O.B. Partner — Provides home repair services as part of the JAVC Veterans Center programming.
  • Optimum Community Center Partner — Hosted the Veteran Resource Fair event.
  • Selberg & Associates Partner — Provided updated site plan for the Veteran Tiny Home Village.
  • Unified Arizona Veterans (UAV) Network — Joined to strengthen connections across the state.
  • VA Partner — Partnership to strengthen services and continuity of care for veterans.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10386 Partner — Hosted the inaugural meeting of the Mohave County Veterans Council.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America Network — Board members hold leadership and lifetime membership, indicating organizational alignment.