Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-1934881
Organization Overview
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO UNREPRESENTED VETERANS OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE FILED APPEALS AT THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CASE EVALUATION & PLACEMENT & ADMINISTRATION -- EVALUATE CASES OF PRO SE APPELLANTS BEFORE THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS AND POTENTIAL DISCHARGE UPGRADE CASES FOR SUBMISSION TO RESPECTIVE DISCHARGE REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF RECORDS BOARDS FOR MERIT AND PLACE CASES WITH PROGRAM-TRAINED, VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. DURING THE YEAR, DISCHARGE UPGRADE PROGRAM RECEIVED 2009 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE AND WERE PROVIDED EITHER ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION; CAVC PROGRAM SENT INFORMATION TO 1896 POTENTIAL CLIENTS. PROGRAM MATERIALS SUCH AS THE "YOUR APPEAL FOR VETERANS BENEFITS" PAMPHLET, ANNUAL REPORTS, AND OTHER ITEMS WERE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED BY THIS COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM. THIS COMPONENT INCLUDES SEVERAL SUB-FUNCTIONS (E.G., CASE SCREENING, PLACEMENT, OUTREACH TO VETERANS/DEPENDENTS/SURVIVORS, COLLABORATION WITH LAW SCHOOL CLINICAL PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES, ETC.).
OUTREACH & EDUCATION -- RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND SUPPORT PRO BONO VOLUNTEERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL REGARDING THE SUBJECT MATTER AND PRACTICE OF VETERANS LAW AND DISCHARGE UPGRADE TRAINING. DURING THE YEAR, TVC TRAINED 342 VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS FOR CAVC CASES AND 417 FOR DISCHARGE UPGRADE CASES.
DIRECT REPRESENTATION -- REPRESENT APPELLANTS BEFORE THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS AND VARIOUS DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARDS WHEN APPEALS GENERALLY PRESENT COMPLEX LEGAL ISSUES OR APPEAR AS A SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL WHEN THE VOLUNTEER LAWYER UNEXPECTEDLY IS UNABLE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REPRESENTATION. DURING THE YEAR THE CAVC PRACTICE GROUP PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO 15 CLIENTS; THE DU TEAM PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO 32 CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen W Jordon Executive Director | 40 | $190,164 | |
Courtney Smith Dir, Volunteer Outreach & | Officer | 40 | $145,992 |
James Carlsen Director, Business Operations | 40 | $124,974 | |
Samantha Higgs Deputy Director, Case Evaluati | 40 | $111,058 | |
Claudia Daley Dir. Of Communic. & Develop. | 40 | $106,429 | |
William S Foster Jr ESQ Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
National Veterans Legal Services Pr Mentoring And Legal | 12/30/22 | $142,591 |
Mike Just Legal Surge Support | 12/30/22 | $100,076 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,820,212 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $435,610 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,255,822 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $436,737 |
| Investment income | $24,485 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,717,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $208,352 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,867,001 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $106,981 |
| Other employee benefits | $174,447 |
| Payroll taxes | $162,643 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,796 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,327 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $358,219 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,981 |
| Office expenses | $267,492 |
| Information technology | $124,866 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $224,511 |
| Travel | $75,396 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,544 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,336 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,694,892 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $456,933 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,916,650 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,141 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $69,496 |
| Total assets | $2,482,220 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251,724 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,456,069 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,707,793 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $774,427 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,482,220 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program has awarded $50,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - STURM COLLEGE OF LAW PURPOSE: VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW PURPOSE: VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW PURPOSE: VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW PURPOSE: VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW PURPOSE: VETERANS PRO BONO PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |