VETERANS EDUCATION TRAINING & SUPPORT INC

EIN: 821997192 501(c)(3) Human Services

GAYLORD, MI

Total Revenue
$907,052
Total Expenses
$1,029,983
Total Assets
$308,792
Net Assets
$-34,266
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Ronald LeBourdais
Phone
6162403014
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VETERANS EDUCATION TRAINING & SUPPORT INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $907K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

VETS INC operates The Landing Zone a Family Recreation Center. Our MISSION is to make The Landing Zone a special and unique Recreation & Rehabilitation Facility for Veterans and the Community. Our vision of a Veteran recovery center paired with a community recreation center is one of a kind. The tools we use to accomplish our objectives include activities such as individual and group counselling open and league bowling an arcade restaurant and special event venue. Other organizations focus either on Veterans and Veterans Support or Community Recreation activities our mission is to fully integrate those programs for the good of the Community and to bring those with Special Needs into a closer relationship with the Community. In the military a safe place for extracting wounding and inserting reinforcements is The Landing Zone. Our mission is to create a Recreational Facility with a Purpose for Veterans and others within the Community in need of help.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $443,353 Revenue: $372,128

The proceeds from operation of the Landing Zone are used to provide an Employment Training Program at The Landing Zone. We serve as what the US Department of Labor classifies as a Transitional...

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The proceeds from operation of the Landing Zone are used to provide an Employment Training Program at The Landing Zone. We serve as what the US Department of Labor classifies as a Transitional Employer. We employ individuals who are unable to be employed by normal Employers. We employ individuals who have recently been released from prison we also employ Combat Veterans and others in the community who have PTSD and or Traumatic Brain Injuries or other issues that prohibit them from being able to transition into the Community. We have 2 Manager Level Staff working at The Landing Zone which includes a Restaurant Manager and an Operations General Manager. These two individuals provide training and guidance regarding Food Service work and general Business operations such as machinery repair cleaning and maintenance. We have 2 Manager Level Staff working at The Landing Zone which includes a Restaurant Manager and an Operations General Manager. These two individuals provide training and guidance regarding Food Service work and general Business operations such as machinery repair cleaning and maintenance. We provide employment training and coaching and mentoring to insure that the individual learns about coming to work on time. Notifying with proper notice if unable to come in. Attitude while working and responsibility for completing assigned tasks.

Program 2
Expenses: $443,354 Revenue: $450,738

The proceeds from operation of the Landing Zone are also used to provide Assistance Non-Employment to help pay for food or Housing expenses Providing Legal Assistance or funds to pay for Legal Fees...

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The proceeds from operation of the Landing Zone are also used to provide Assistance Non-Employment to help pay for food or Housing expenses Providing Legal Assistance or funds to pay for Legal Fees and Court Costs Funds to help with Auto Repair or other types of Transportation costs. Providing Recreation Services to the Community - Youth Bowling Handicapped Recreation Home School Public School Recreation. The VETS INC Board of Directors includes an Attorney and 2 Retired business managers. All of the Members of the Board have served in the Military as Senior Enlisted members or Officers. All are well qualified to provide guidance and Counselling for individuals in need. In addition Volunteers from other Community Businesses come to an area within The Landing Zone that has been dedicated as Captain Robert Bradley DUSTOFF CENTER in honor of a hometown hero who was a Medivac "Dustoff" pilot in Vietnam. The Dustoff Center is a place where Professionals or Teachers and Coaches and provide classes for individuals in need on Personal Finances such as preparing a budget or keeping a checking account balanced Legal Services such as dealing with a PPO or how to place a PPO or dealing with DUI or Bankruptcy or Bad Credit ratings or VA or Social Security claims assistance. In addition we provided Grants to Community Organizations including Providing Financial Assistance for the VFW Family Movie nights Providing Bowling Recreational equipment to every elementary school in Gaylord and providing use of The Landing Zone as the home Bowling Center for Gaylord High School Boys and Girls Bowling Teams and Serving as a State of Michigan High School Athletic Association Northern Michigan Regional Bowling Center and providing Recreational Bowling activities for Handicapped individuals through Crossroads Industries.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,712
Program Service Revenue $822,866
Investment Income $5,415
Other Revenue $18,059
TOTAL REVENUE $907,052

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $112,666
Salaries & Benefits $200,970
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $886,707
Other Expenses $716,347
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,029,983

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $907,052 $795,334 +0.1%
Expenses $1,029,983 $810,155 +0.3%
Net Income $-122,931 $-14,821 +7.3%
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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
4
Employees
11
Volunteers
15

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
3
$123,000
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ronald LeBourdais President 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tony Sharkey VP - General Manager 50.00
Officer
$61,500 $61,500 $123,000
Richard Edmonds Legal Counsel - Secty- Treasur 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Gray Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth Crawford Director 10.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $907,052 $1,029,983 $308,792 $-122,931
2023 $795,334 $810,155 $490,532 $-14,821
2022 $754,492 $754,193 $497,535 $299
2021 $725,835 $517,029 $511,887 $208,806
2020 $359,721 $342,131 $460,000 $17,590
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