CHICAGO VETERANS

EIN: 464960662 501(c)(3) Mental Health

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$209,840
Total Expenses
$191,288
Total Assets
$192,802
Net Assets
$187,972
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Kevin Barszcz
Phone
3124503160
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

CHICAGO VETERANS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $210K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Expenses of $191K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Chicago Veterans empowers military veterans to take control of their transition through- out life by providing access to information and resources, employment assistance, and social engagement opportunities to help connect veterans to their local communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $55,966 Revenue: $0

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESP): OUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS SIMPLIFY THE TRANSITIONAL PROCESS BY INCREASING ACCESS AND AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE...

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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESP): OUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS SIMPLIFY THE TRANSITIONAL PROCESS BY INCREASING ACCESS AND AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, IMPROVING SYSTEMS NAVIGATION FOR VETERANS. IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, WE LAUNCHED OUR VIRTUAL CHICAGO VETERANS ACADEMY, CREATING A SERIES OF SELF-PACED COURSES DESIGNED TO HELP VETERANS IMPROVE THEIR TRANSITION. OUR ACADEMY FEATURES COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS FEATURING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF VETERAN BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, AND AVAILABLE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS VETERAN ISSUES. WE LAUNCHED OUR SUICIDE PREVENTION COURSE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVING WORKS START WHICH TEACHES TRAINEES TO RECOGNIZE WHEN SOMEONE IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE AND RESPONDING TO THESE EVENTS TO KEEP THEM SAFE.

Program 2
Expenses: $50,862 Revenue: $0

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (SCIP): OUR SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS BUILD A POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PLATFORMS...

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (SCIP): OUR SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS BUILD A POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PLATFORMS TO PARTICIPATE AND ENGAGE WITH OTHER VETERANS AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. CHICAGO VETERANS FINISHED 2020 HOSTING/PARTNERING ON OVER 30 EVENTS ALLOWING OVER 450 VETERANS TO PARTICIPATE AND MEET OTHER VETERANS AND SUPPORTERS. WE HELPED ADDRESS AND ORGANIZE SEVERAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF ITEMS AS WE IDENTIFIED THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY, TO INCLUDE DISTRIBUTING OVER 8,000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND CANNED GOODS, DISTRIBUTING 19 PALLETS OF CLOTHING AND 220 POUNDS OF TOILETRIES TO MILITARY CONNECTED FAMILIES AND VETERANS, PROVIDING OVER 600 MEALS TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND VETERANS, AND PROVIDING HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PRESENTS TO OVER 200 FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $45,630 Revenue: $0

EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (ERP): OUR EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT READINESS WORKSHOPS AND VIRTUAL TRAINING GIVE VETERANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE THEIR...

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EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (ERP): OUR EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT READINESS WORKSHOPS AND VIRTUAL TRAINING GIVE VETERANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE THEIR INTERVIEW SKILLS, ENHANCE THEIR RESUMES, LEARN BEST PRACTICES AND MEET LOCAL EMPLOYERS. THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. CHICAGO VETERANS FINISHED 2020, ASSISTING 180 VETERANS THROUGH OUR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION WORKSHOPS. OUR VIRTUAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD FEATURED 87 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. WE HELPED DISTRIBUTE OVER 500 EMPLOYMENT BRIEFCASES WITHIN OUR VETERAN COMMUNITY. AT THE END OF 2020, WE REVAMPED THIS PROGRAM AND WILL COMBINED IT WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESP) IN 2021.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,840
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $209,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $105,864
Fundraising Expenses $3,876
Program Expenses $152,458
Other Expenses $85,424
TOTAL EXPENSES $191,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $209,840 $212,087 0.0%
Expenses $191,288 $212,168 -0.1%
Net Income $18,552 $-81 -230.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
120

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
2
$12,113
Total Directors
5
$12,113
Key Employees
1
$65,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kevin Barszcz Board Member/President 25.00
Officer Director
$12,113 $0 $12,113
Karen Hernandez Executive Director 50.00
Key Emp Highest
$65,000 $0 $65,000
Domonique Tatum Employment Manager 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Campos Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Manella Board Member/Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nestor Zavala Board Member 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2020 $209,840 $191,288 $192,802 $18,552
2019 $212,087 $212,168 $174,250 $-81
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