California Veterans Benefit Fund
- Assets
- $92.4k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Forestville, CA
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 02/2021
- EIN
- 20-4536035
Organization Overview
California Veterans Benefit Fund is located in Forestville, CA. The organization was established in 2008. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Veterans Benefit Fund 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 02/2021, California Veterans Benefit Fund generated $4.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (46.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.6k during the year ending 02/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, California Veterans Benefit Fund has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $174,919. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CALIFORNIA VETERANS BENEFIT FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2006 TO RAISE FUNDS AND MANAGE PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT CALIFORNIA VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING TO OTHER GROUPS ENGAGED IN THIS MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING, EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH VETERAN SERVICES OFFICES LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FOR ACCREDITED SERVICES OFFICERS WHO WRITE CLAIMS FOR DISABLED VETERANS FOR MONTHLY STIPENDS. WE ALSO SUPPORT A PROGRAM PLACING K9 SERVICE DOGS WITH VETERANS. AT OUR ANNUAL LUNCHEON WE HONOR VETERANS AND LEADERS, RECOGNIZE THE PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT, AND INFORM ATTENDEES OF ISSUES RELATED TO VETERANS.
WE HELP IN THE SOLEDAD AND SAN QUENTIN PRISON SYSTEMS. IN SOLEDAD, WE GIVE YEARLY GRANTS TO DR. BENJAMIN COLODZIN, PHD, WHO MENTORS THE PTSD PROGRAM THERE. WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR MANY YEARS. IN THE SAN QUENTIN SYSTEM WE HELP VETERANS HELPING VETERANS WHICH IS A PTSD PROGRAM WIHT VETERANS HAVING PTSD HELPING NEW VETERANS WITH PTSD.
WE SUPPORT THE VERERANS RESOURCE CENTER WITH THEIR DANCING WITH THE STARS SPINOFF, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR HOUSING FOR VETS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO SUPPORT THE "HONORS COMMITTEE" WHICH PUTS DESERVING NAMES ON THE CA VIETNAM MEMORIAL OF SOLDIERS THAT DIED SINCE THE END OF THE WAR OF PTSD, AGENT ORANGE DISEASES SUCH AS MULTIPLE FORMS OF CANCER. WE HAVE SUPPORTED THIS PROGRAM SINCE IT INCEPTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Segovia Board Member | 10 | $0 | |
Low Nunez Board Member | 10 | $0 | |
Christina Baggese Board Member | 10 | $0 | |
Ken Holybee President | 10 | $0 | |
Brian Mckown Vice President | 10 | $0 | |
Sonja Holybee Secretary/treas | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $609 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,827 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $493 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,929 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $771 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $5,749 |
| Total expenses | $20,646 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $92,356 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $92,356 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $92,356 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Veterans Benefit Fund has awarded $45,641 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CA PRISON AT SOLEDAD PURPOSE: SUPPORT VET PTSD PROG AT SOLEDAD | $25,000 |
Riverside, CA | | $7,500 |
Riverside, CA | | $7,207 |
DEPT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS PURPOSE: ENGRAVING NAMES FOR VET GRAVESTONES | $5,934 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that California Veterans Benefit Fund has recieved totaling $32.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
D A V Industries Spring Valley, CA | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 |
Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation Garden Grove, CA | $23,614,480 | $12,375,344 |
Blue Star Families Inc Encinitas, CA | $9,421,835 | $11,402,884 |
Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Marina, CA | $10,271,050 | $3,306,792 |
Uso - Greater Los Angeles Area Inc Dba Bob Hope Uso Long Beach, CA | $9,922,016 | $7,823,004 |
Sepulveda Research Corporation North Hills, CA | $0 | $358,377 |
Support The Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | $1,459,918 | $2,679,000 |
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
American Legion Los Angeles, CA | $8,304,662 | $2,700,970 |
Amvets Tulare, CA | $33,154 | -$424,708 |
American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA | $4,224,115 | $993,527 |