Veterans Community Project

Organization Overview

Veterans Community Project is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2016. 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 Community Project employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Community Project 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 Community Project generated $14.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 61.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ELIMINATE VETERAN HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND ENABLING ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL 360-DEGREE SERVICE SOLUTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUTREACH/EMERGENCY WRAP AROUND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS MAKE THE MOST OF THE BENEFITS AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. VCP PROVIDES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE. THE VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT TEAM ENSURES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT BENEFITS AND RESOURCES, AS WELL AS VCP'S FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER HOMELESSNESS. A KEY PART OF THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AS WELL AS FREE LEGAL, BENEFITS SERVICE, HOUSING PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) NAVIGATION, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, AND EMERGENCYFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.


OUTREACH/EMERGENCY WRAP AROUND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS MAKE THE MOST OF THE BENEFITS AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. VCP PROVIDES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE. THE VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT TEAM ENSURES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE THE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT BENEFITS AND RESOURCES, AS WELL AS VCP'S FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER HOMELESSNESS. A KEY PART OF THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AS WELL AS FREE LEGAL, BENEFITS SERVICE, HOUSING PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) NAVIGATION, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, AND EMERGENCYFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.


TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS OR THOSE VETERANS IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS WITHIN 3 DAYS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A 240 - 320 SQUARE FOOT TINY-HOUSE TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO HOMELESS VETERANS. THE TINY HOME PROVIDES THE VETERAN WITH PRIVACY, A SENSE OF SECURITY, AND THE ABILITY TO REINTEGRATE AT A COMFORTABLE PACE. EACH HOME FEATURES A FULLY FURNISHED BED, DESK, SMALL KITCHEN, AND BATHROOM AND EVERY DETAIL OF THE HOMES HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH VETERANS' NEEDS IN MIND, INCLUDING PLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, TO INCREASE A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS (PTS). AN ONSITE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES A SPACE TO DELIVER CASE MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES.


TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS OR THOSE VETERANS IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS WITHIN 3 DAYS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A 240 - 320 SQUARE FOOT TINY-HOUSE TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO HOMELESS VETERANS. THE TINY HOME PROVIDES THE VETERAN WITH PRIVACY, A SENSE OF SECURITY, AND THE ABILITY TO REINTEGRATE AT A COMFORTABLE PACE. EACH HOME FEATURES A FULLY FURNISHED BED, DESK, SMALL KITCHEN, AND BATHROOM AND EVERY DETAIL OF THE HOMES HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH VETERANS' NEEDS IN MIND, INCLUDING PLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, TO INCREASE A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS (PTS). AN ONSITE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES A SPACE TO DELIVER CASE MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES.


EXPANSION: THIS PROGRAM STARTS BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. AS CITY OFFICIALS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES COME TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT THE WORK IS, VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH DUE DILIGENCE TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM IN THERESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. WHEN VCP HAS DETERMINED A LOCATION IS SUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE, IT WILL: WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO CONSTRUCT THE HOMES AND COMMUNITY CENTER, IDENTIFY LOCATIONS FOR AN OUTREACH CENTER, ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, LOCATE AND BEGIN ESTABLISHING A LEVEL OF TRUST WITH HOMELESS AND/ORNEAR HOMELESS VETERANS, HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF, AND PROVIDE ONGOING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT.


EXPANSION: THIS PROGRAM STARTS BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. AS CITY OFFICIALS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES COME TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT THE WORK IS, VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH DUE DILIGENCE TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM IN THERESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. WHEN VCP HAS DETERMINED A LOCATION IS SUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE, IT WILL: WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO CONSTRUCT THE HOMES AND COMMUNITY CENTER, IDENTIFY LOCATIONS FOR AN OUTREACH CENTER, ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, LOCATE AND BEGIN ESTABLISHING A LEVEL OF TRUST WITH HOMELESS AND/ORNEAR HOMELESS VETERANS, HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF, AND PROVIDE ONGOING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bryan Meyer
President Of The Corporati
$178,474
Angela Gum
Secretary
$133,856
Mark Solomon
Director
$0
Robert Jason Thomas
Director
$0
B Caleb Jackson
Director
$0
Bob Reymond
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Rockwell Security
Security Officer
$173,267
Finkel Williams Inc
Architectural Services
$146,103
Maximizing Excellence Llc
Fundraising Consulting
$116,111
Strategic Capitol Consulting Llc
Fundraising Consulting
$135,000
The Bonner Group
Fundraising Consulting
$114,616
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$140,079
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,819,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,393,463
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,883,745
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,352,542
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $26,127
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$53,112
Net Income from Fundraising Events $26,066
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$30,501
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,329,741

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$16,685,541
Disabled American Veterans
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$16,732,298
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$11,898,405
Veterans Community Project
Kansas City, MO
$14,329,741
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary
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$8,247,370
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$7,896,351
American Legion Auxiliary
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$4,500,725
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr
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$4,449,445
Welcome Home Inc
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$2,636,279
Amvets
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$2,878,099
American Legion
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$2,128,134
American Legion
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$1,741,748
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc
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$2,045,605
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$1,926,928
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us Dept Of Kentucky 10281 Vfw-Ke
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$1,695,535
Vfw Veterans Club Inc
Mchenry, IL
-$280,268
Operation Shower
St Louis, MO
$1,689,319
2022 Cmohs Convention - Knoxville
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$1,288,418
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois
Springfield, IL
$1,164,947
Disabled American Veterans
Kirksville, MO
$1,560,626
Cov Inc
Murfreesboro, TN
$1,142,415
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc
Naperville, IL
$1,524,623
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Missouri
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$1,461,392
Veterans Support Group
St Charles, IL
$0
American Legion
Morris, IL
$1,043,005

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