Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation is located in Garden Grove, CA. 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 12/2021, Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation employed 277 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation 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, Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation generated $12.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SERVICE PROGRAMS SUCH AS SERVICE OFFICERS, WELCOME HOME & OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TEAM AMVETS THRIFT STORES OPERATE VETERAN MANAGED AND VETERAN RUN THRIFT STORES IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. THE STORES OFFER DONATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND CLOTHING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE. PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF THE DONATED MERCHANDISE ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE AMVETS SERVICE FOUNDATION AND ITS PROGRAMS WHICH SERVE VETERANS WITHIN CALIFORNIA. THE RECRUITING PROCESS OF TEAM AMVETS ACTIVELY RECRUITS MILITARY VETERANS TO WORK WITHIN THE THRIFT STORES AND SERVICE FOUNDATION. HIRING VETERANS TO WORK WITHIN THE THRIFT STORES AND SERVICE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VETERAN COMMUNITY AND ALSO ACTS AS A FORM OF THERAPY FOR VETERANS RETURNING FROM COMBAT WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS OR OTHER MENTAL DISABILITIES.
SERVICE TO VETERANS - SERVICE OFFICERS PROVIDE FREE QUALITY VETERANS' BENEFITS CLAIMS SERVICE AND INFORMATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, DISABILITY COMPENSATION, MEDICAL SERVICES, HOSPITALIZATION, AND REHABILITATION. THEY ARE TRAINED IN ALL ASPECTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFIT REGULATIONS, ARE IN TUNE WITH VETERANS' ISSUES, AND HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN SPECIFIC VETERANS' CONCERNS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE DONATED CLOTHING TO HOMELESS VETERANS, DONATED TIME, ENERGY AND PRODUCT TO THE STAND DOWNS, DISCOUNTS PROVIDED TO VETERANS, AND PREFERENTIAL HIRING OF VETERANS.
"WELCOME HOME" - FURNITURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN HOMELESS BUT ARE NOW IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leona Wheeler Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $124,578 |
Suzette Rainey Hr/payroll Director | 40 | $107,484 | |
Johnny Byrum President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Darrell Ward CFO (as Of 07/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas Johnson President (as Of 07/21) | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Christiane Hoffmann CFO (until 06/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Noell La Playa Properties Llc Rent | 12/30/16 | $122,226 |
C-8575bmr Llc Rent | 12/30/16 | $121,032 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,370,790 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,924,897 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,830,465 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,295,687 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $182,447 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $76,377 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$161,881 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$6,140,801 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,375,344 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $336,075 |
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. | $125,068 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,534 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,330,048 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $152,762 |
Payroll taxes | $251,618 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,359 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $101,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $79,700 |
Fees for services: Other | $117,339 |
Advertising and promotion | $55,544 |
Office expenses | $378,340 |
Information technology | $2,406 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $648,340 |
Travel | $287,991 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,709 |
Interest | $21,528 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $454,910 |
Insurance | $821,639 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,520,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,940,313 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $213,209 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $34,440 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $670,913 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $170,176 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,035,514 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,545,641 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,274 |
Total assets | $23,614,480 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $473,600 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $844,370 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $69,865 |
Total liabilities | $1,387,835 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,226,645 |
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 | $23,614,480 |
Over the last fiscal year, Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation has awarded $598,807 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Fresno, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT VETERANS | $578,807 |
Lanham, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT VETERANS | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation has recieved totaling $107.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $107 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Vietnam Veterans Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $48,971,024 | $19,292,555 |
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 |