NATION'S FINEST

EIN: 942699571 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$31,601,179
Total Expenses
$32,916,260
Total Assets
$7,363,561
Net Assets
$3,526,692
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PHILIP WILLIAMS
Phone
7075782785
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATION'S FINEST, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $31.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

NATION'S FINEST, FORMERLY KNOWN AS VIETNAM VETERANS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND FORMERLY DOING BUSINESS VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS OF AMERICA (VRCA) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1972. NATION'S FINEST OFFERS COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WITH 14 SERVICES CENTERS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND NEVADA, WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE COMPLEX REALITIES OF VETERANS' ISSUES AND WORK DILIGENTLY TO DESIGN INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, WHICH RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF VETERANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,318,755

HOMELESS PREVENTION/RAPID REHOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING IN OR TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES...

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HOMELESS PREVENTION/RAPID REHOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING IN OR TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES GRANT. NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES ELIGIBLE VETERAN FAMILIES WITH OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE AND OTHER MAINSTREAM BENEFITS THAT PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,318,694 Revenue: $102,013

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. NATION'S FINEST OPERATES 210 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS...

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PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. NATION'S FINEST OPERATES 210 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING HOMELESS VETERANS ACHIEVE RESIDENTIAL STABILITY, INCREASE THEIR SKILL LEVELS AND/OR INCOME, AND OBTAIN GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION. NATION'S FINEST CURRENTLY OPERATES 127 BEDS OF HOUSING WHERE HOMELESS VETERANS MAY STAY FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. (SEE SCHEDULE O) NATION'S FINEST ALSO HAS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECTS WHICH OFFER A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE VETERANS ARE SUPPORTED IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OVERCOME A VARIETY OF OBSTACLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,666,877

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE RESULTS BY PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB-SEARCH...

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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING - NATION'S FINEST PROVIDES AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE RESULTS BY PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB-SEARCH PROGRAM. NATION'S FINEST ALSO OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE PLACEMENT SERVICES BY PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH JOB LEADS, RESUME PREPARATION, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $31,700,638
Program Service Revenue $102,013
Investment Income $453
Other Revenue $-201,925
TOTAL REVENUE $31,601,179

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,966,430
Salaries & Benefits $17,174,825
Fundraising Expenses $442,736
Program Expenses $30,008,812
Other Expenses $5,670,343
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,916,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $31,601,179 $32,834,938 0.0%
Expenses $32,916,260 $32,608,214 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,315,081 $226,724 -6.8%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
316
Volunteers
30

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
7
$501,288
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHILIP WILLIAMS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK HELGET BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE FABINY BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY CONNOLLY BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL RUSCH BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU 10/23) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY RADFORD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACEY SZEKELY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ENGLIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LA ROSA-PRESUME BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD AYERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCGREGOR SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LARSON BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY NICHOLSON BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOBY LANGLEY BOARD MEMBER (THRU 08/23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS JOHNSON PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$301,907 $25,378 $327,285
ROBERT CHARLES CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$173,457 $546 $174,003
BRAD LONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VHDC 40.00
Highest
$118,627 $16,486 $135,113
JASON HENRY CHIEF DATA AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$149,676 $19,333 $169,009
KENDRA BARTER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$158,969 $6,417 $165,386
THOMAS ISAKSON COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR 40.00
Highest
$115,978 $16,395 $132,373
MARISSA GARZINI ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$119,660 $11,762 $131,422
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
2023 $31,601,179 $32,916,260 $7,363,561 $-1,315,081
2022 $32,834,938 $32,608,214 $7,131,646 $226,724
2021 $28,671,006 $28,471,962 $6,187,944 $199,044
2020 $25,668,631 $24,622,538 $6,118,488 $1,046,093
2018 $15,359,779 $15,169,646 $5,477,657 $190,133
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