STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA

EIN: 261971279 501(c)(3) Human Services

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,083,546
Total Expenses
$8,111,759
Total Assets
$6,270,884
Net Assets
$3,143,118
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JARED S LYON
Phone
2022234710
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $8.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 163% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA) IS TO ACT AS A CATALYST FOR STUDENT VETERAN SUCCESS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, NETWORK SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO, THROUGH, AND BEYOND HIGHER EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,145,342 Revenue: $0

PROGRAMS AND CHAPTER SERVICESSTUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF OVER 1,600 CHAPTERS NATIONWIDE, IMPACTING THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 750,000 STUDENT VETERANS EACH YEAR. THESE STUDENT-LED...

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PROGRAMS AND CHAPTER SERVICESSTUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF OVER 1,600 CHAPTERS NATIONWIDE, IMPACTING THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 750,000 STUDENT VETERANS EACH YEAR. THESE STUDENT-LED CHAPTERS OFFER A VITAL SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT, FOSTERING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. TO EMPOWER THESE CHAPTERS, SVA OFFERS ROBUST PROGRAMMING AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. LOCALLY, CHAPTERS RECEIVE TAILORED GUIDANCE THROUGH CONSULTATION SESSIONS TO HELP DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLANS AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES THAT MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THEIR CAMPUS COMMUNITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)THESE EFFORTS EMPOWER CHAPTERS TO BUILD VIBRANT, ENGAGED GROUPS THAT FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND FACILITATE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. REGIONALLY, SVA HOSTS SUMMITS THAT BRING TOGETHER CHAPTERS WITHIN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS TO SHARE INSIGHTS, COLLABORATE, AND PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. THESE EVENTS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING AND BUILD STRONGER NETWORKS AMONG CHAPTERS. NATIONALLY, SVA PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND TRAINING THAT AMPLIFY CHAPTER IMPACT, INCLUDING VIRTUAL WEBINARS, TOOLKITS, AND CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS. THIS MULTI-TIERED APPROACH ENSURES THAT CHAPTERS ARE SUPPORTED AT EVERY LEVEL, ENABLING THEM TO CREATE MEANINGFUL AND LASTING CHANGE FOR THE STUDENT VETERANS THEY SERVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,379,462 Revenue: $496,715

SVA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (NATCON) NATCON IS THE LARGEST ANNUAL CONVENING OF STUDENT VETERANS IN THE COUNTRY, BRINGING TOGETHER SVA'S CHAPTER LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS, ADVOCATES, AND SUPPORTERS WHO WORK...

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SVA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (NATCON) NATCON IS THE LARGEST ANNUAL CONVENING OF STUDENT VETERANS IN THE COUNTRY, BRINGING TOGETHER SVA'S CHAPTER LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS, ADVOCATES, AND SUPPORTERS WHO WORK ON BEHALF OF STUDENT VETERANS, MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS, AND SURVIVORS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE PURPOSE IS TO CONVENE STUDENT VETERANS WITH THOSE BEST EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER THEM, TRAIN THEM ON CHAPTER MANAGEMENT AND SALIENT TOPICS PERTINENT TO SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND BEYOND, AND REFRAME THE POSSIBLE FOR THESE DIVERSE STUDENTS. STUDENT VETERANS ATTEND NATCON TO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY, AND TO NETWORK WITH THEIR PEERS AS TOMORROW'S LEADERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)NOTABLE SPEAKERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 INCLUDED SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, DENIS MCDONOUGH, AND PAST SPEAKERS INCLUDE PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN, (THEN) VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY BOB MCDONALD, AND MANY OTHERS. EACH NATCON FEATURES GROUNDBREAKING KEYNOTES AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN ALL AREAS OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE LATEST RESEARCH FINDINGS ON STUDENT VETERAN SUCCESS AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES. THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES AND MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS ATTEND NATCON.

Program 3
Expenses: $475,504 Revenue: $0

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETHE SVA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS AN IMMERSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER NEARLY 100...

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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETHE SVA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS AN IMMERSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER NEARLY 100 CHAPTER LEADERS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INTENSIVE TRAINING THAT EMPHASIZES PERSONAL GROWTH, STRATEGIC THINKING, AND TEAM LEADERSHIP. FACILITATED BY EXPERIENCED MENTORS, MANY OF WHOM ARE SVA ALUMNI, THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS AND INSIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CHAPTERS AND ENGAGE THEIR CAMPUS COMMUNITIES. ATTENDEES EXPLORE THEIR LEADERSHIP STYLES, LEARN TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT MEANINGFUL INITIATIVES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)GRADUATES OF THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE RETURN TO THEIR CAMPUSES EQUIPPED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THEIR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. BY EQUIPPING THESE RISING LEADERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SVA EXTENDS ITS IMPACT FAR BEYOND THE PROGRAM'S IMMEDIATE PARTICIPANTS, ULTIMATELY FOSTERING HEALTHIER, MORE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THOUSANDS OF FELLOW STUDENT VETERANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,427,086
Program Service Revenue $496,715
Investment Income $129,914
Other Revenue $29,831
TOTAL REVENUE $3,083,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $176,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,858,542
Fundraising Expenses $628,350
Program Expenses $7,000,308
Other Expenses $5,077,217
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,111,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,083,546 $3,719,636 -0.2%
Expenses $8,111,759 $8,230,314 0.0%
Net Income $-5,028,213 $-4,510,678 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
32
Volunteers
3282

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
6
$426,417
Total Directors
11
$426,417
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JARED S LYON PRESIDENT AND CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$412,500 $13,917 $426,417
ABRA KINCH VP OF RESEARCH 50.00
Highest
$180,362 $34,996 $215,358
VANESSA RYAN VP OF CHAPTER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 50.00
Highest
$172,708 $6,716 $179,424
LESLIE DESLIS VP OF DEVELOPMENT 50.00
Highest
$158,661 $12,607 $171,268
TAMMY BARLET VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 50.00
Highest
$114,815 $5,270 $120,085
J FORD HUFFMAN CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BLACKBURN VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH SAUTTER TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY REDING SECRETARY AS OF SEP 2024 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILOMENA MANTELLA BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY TO SEP 2024 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN EDELMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIAN GREENTREE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA JONES BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MCCOY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEXIS SMITH BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $3,083,546 $8,111,759 $6,270,884 $-5,028,213
2024 $3,719,636 $8,230,314 $8,799,987 $-4,510,678
2023 $3,262,574 $6,239,028 $13,439,754 $-2,976,454
2022 $12,989,291 $1,841,877 $16,534,482 $11,147,414
2021 $6,035,396 $3,726,345 $5,791,656 $2,309,051
2020 $4,353,924 $4,381,659 $3,243,056 $-27,735
2019 $3,174,755 $4,674,175 $3,589,010 $-1,499,420
2018 $3,051,516 $3,800,330 $5,230,713 $-748,814
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