VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF COOK COUNTY (EIN 237202999) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH D SOTO

Phone

3124336012

Tax Period

2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF COOK COUNTY, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $985K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 128% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE VACCC IS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF HONORABLY DISCHARGED INDIGENT VETERANS THAT SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE U.S. AND THEIR DEPENDENTS THAT MEET THE QUALIFYING INTAKE PROCESS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $984,462

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $107

TOTAL REVENUE $984,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $645,796

Salaries & Benefits $302,742

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $645,796

Other Expenses $79,902

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,028,440

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$984,569	$431,655	+1.3%
Expenses	$1,028,440	$778,638	+0.3%
Net Income	$-43,871	$-346,983	-0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$226,907

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANK GUTIERREZ	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL BROWNE	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DUTCH DEGROOT	JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL KNUDSTON	JR. VICE PRES./DIR. (THRU 3/26/24)	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT ARCIOLA	FINANCE OFFICER/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH D SOTO	SUPERINTENDENT	40.00	Officer	$70,388	$0	$70,388
PETER BENCAK	FINANCE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$44,336	$0	$44,336
RAJEEV SAMUEL	FINANCE MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$112,183	$0	$112,183

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$984,569	$1,028,440	$218,882	$-43,871
2023	$431,655	$778,638	$236,428	$-346,983
2022	$471,270	$492,664	$281,724	$-21,394
2021	$371,165	$395,725	$328,835	$-24,560
2020	$476,250	$297,231	$403,395	$179,019
2019	$635,000	$480,579	$243,786	$154,421

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF COOK COUNTY