Veterans On The Rise

Organization Overview

Veterans On The Rise is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Veterans On The Rise employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans On The Rise 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 12/2021, Veterans On The Rise generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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VETERANS ON THE RISE PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SYSTEM OF CARE TO FIGHT VETERAN HOMELESSNESS IN THE WASHINGTON DC METROPLEX. VOTR OFFERS THE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH HOMELESS OR AT-RISK VETERAN TO OVERCOME THE PERSONAL AND HOUSING CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY BASED EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (CERS): VOTR PROVIDES CERS PLACEMENT TO HOMELESS VETERANS REFERRED TO US BY DC VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER. VOTR PROVIDES 24 BEDS, 20 FOR MEN AND 4 FOR WOMEN, FOR EMERGENCY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 60 DAYS. CASE MANAGERS WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH VETERAN TO PROVIDE BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE THAT MEET THEIR PARTICULAR NEEDS. CARE INCLUDES MEDICAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE VA MEDICAL CENTER, THERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ASSISTANCE IN FINDING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND HELP IN FINDING ALTERNATIVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHEN THEY ARE DISCHARGED FROM VOTR. 134 VETERANS WERE SUPPORTED UNDER THIS PROGRAM DURING 2020 AND 2021.


SERIOUS MENTALLY ILL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (SMI): VOTR HAS 12 BEDS DEDICATED TO HOUSING VETERANS EXPERIENCING SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHICH PUTS THEM AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. MANY OF THESE VETERANS HAVE MULTIPLE CONDITIONS THAT MAKE IT HARD FOR THEM TO SUCCEED IN SHELTERS OR IN TRADITIONAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. THESE CONDITIONS CAN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS, CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, PTSD, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THESE VETERANS LIVE IN A COMMUNITY SETTING IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE 24-HOUR CARE FROM TRAINED SPECIALISTS FOR UP TO 180 DAYS. CARE INCLUDES PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH THE VA MEDICAL CENTER, THERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND HELP IN FINDING ALTERNATIVE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHEN THEY ARE DISCHARGED FROM VOTR. 97 VETERANS WERE SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM DURING 2020 AND 2021.


SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: UNITS AT OUR FACILITY ON 51ST STREET, NE ARE DEDICATED TO HOSTING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY (DCHA) SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM. DCHA PROVIDES QUALITY AFFORDALE HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO EXTREMELY LOW-THROUGH MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND CULTIVATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Kurtz
Executive Director
$104,583
Rodney Griffin
Treasurer
$0
Tamara Alston
Chair
$0
Steve Reese
Vice Chair
$0
Derrick Davis
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,130,777
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,482
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,140,259
Total Program Service Revenue$19,468
Investment income $0
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 $2,287,876

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Veterans On The Rise has recieved totaling $5,396.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Globalgiving Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS

$5,396
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