2024-04-04T10:49:13-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 863638628 GEORGIA VETERANS SERVICE FOUNDATION INC GEOR 4046562312 2 MLK Jr Drive SE Suite E-970 Atlanta GA 30334 Julie Hammond CFO 4046562312 2024-03-20 Julie Hammond 999009999 1 0 11 0 AAL2 X 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Mark Demers 608 Calvo Run McDonough GA 30253 25107 0 X https://gaveteransfoundation.org/ X 2022 GA To actively seek supplemental funds and in-kind goods, services, and property to promote GA's state war veterans homes and veterans' cemeteries and for any other purpose of the GA State Veterans Service Board; To provide funds to assist veterans of good moral character with a discharge other than dishonorable for the purpose of service, welfare and rehabilitation; To promote employment and transition opportunities for such persons; to engage in educating the public about veterans' affairs and issues of importance to veterans; and otherwise assist those who have sacrificed so much for our country; To engage in any and all operations necessary or incidental to carrying out these purposes, including the raising of funds for service, welfare and rehabilitation efforts in connection with GA's veterans of military service; It shall be at the sole discretion of the GA Veterans Service Foundation to have final say of how money is distributed, where and how much and if it is distributed at all. 7 0 0 10 0 0 200 13827 0 11280 0 0 0 0 200 25107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713 10489 713 10489 -513 14618 287 14905 0 0 287 14905 We are dedicated to meeting the needs of Georgia's veterans. The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation, Inc. (GVSF) is a federal 501c(3) non-profit organization established in an effort to help our community partners better meet the needs of Georgia's veteran population. We strive to meet the multitude of needs of veterans living in Georgia through the identification of and prompt referral to trustworthy resources and the financial support of the organizations that are directly serving our veterans in every community across the state. Six new Veterans Service Foundation Board members were appointed on July 6, 2023. At that time the following funding priorities were established: Housing, Education, Transportation, Food Insecurity and Mental and Behavioral Health. 0 0 7556 8680 Education- Women Veterans Gala: Women Veterans of Georgia Celebrating 75 Years of Courage. On June 12, 1948, President Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act into law. This was a truly groundbreaking piece of legislation for America's military women, as it granted them a permanent place and opportunities for careers in the nation's military. This year marks the 75th anniversary of women officially serving our country in the Armed Forces. The Georgia Department of Veterans Service held a gala on June 10, 2023, to recognize and celebrate the bravery, commitment, and willingness of women to serve. The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation supported this function as an education opportunity for veterans who were unaware of all the contributions Georgia Women veterans have made over the years. 89 Georgia women veterans were in attendance. 2500 2500 Housing-The foundation received a donation of $2500 from Jim N Nicks Management LLC, TIN 47-1361551 with the intention that we donate the funds to a non-profit organization that assists people in need in Athens, Georgia. We in turn donated the entire amount of $2500 to The Bigger Vision of Athens Community Shelter, TIN 20-8189437, 95 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, 706-340-6062, thebiggervisionshelter@gmail.com, http://www.biggervisionofathens.org. The Bigger Vision of Athens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who aims to provide a safe and comfortable place for adults in homelessness as they navigate towards sustainable housing. We do this through two programs: the Overnight Shelter program that addresses our guests' immediate needs and the Abundant Life program that addresses our guests' future goals. In the Overnight Shelter program, we assist our guests by providing a safe and comfortable low-barrier shelter, in addition to providing food, showers, laundry, and other basic necessities (e.g. toothbrushes, socks, hand warmers, blankets, etc.) as requested. Typically, we are able to shelter 34 adults each night (five being dedicated to the Abundant Life program), but due to COVID-19, we have adjusted our capacity to allow for appropriate distancing between beds. In addition to meeting the immediate needs of our community members experiencing homelessness, we also assist our guests in moving out of homelessness through our Abundant Life Program. The Abundant Life program guarantees all of the benefits of the Overnight Shelter Program in addition to personalized case management for guests while enrolled in an educational program or full-time employment. 100 100 Housing- Received $100 donation on December 30, 2022 (FY 2022) that was earmarked for the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, GA. Check to the home was written on January 18, 2023. 0 0 0 10156 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X X Julie Hammond 4046562312 2 MLK Jr Drive SE Suite E-970 Atlanta GA 30334 X Joe Higgins Board Chairman 1 0 X 0 0 0 David Goode Board Vice Chairman 1 0 X 0 0 0 Wyatt Batchelor Board Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 Samatha Brown-Parks Board Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 Vivian Greentree Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 John Phillips Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rick White Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Demers CEO 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kerry Dyer COO 1 0 X 0 0 0 Julie Hammond CFO 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13827 0 13827 Education- Women Veterans Gala: Women Veterans of Georgia Celebrating 75 Years of Courage. 900099 8680 8680 0 0 Housing-The foundation received a donation of $2500 from Jim N Nicks Management LLC, TIN 47-1361551 900099 2500 2500 0 0 Housing-Donation to Georgia Veterans War Home-Milledgeville in memory of Eddie Whitted 900099 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 11280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25107 11280 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 298 0 298 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7556 7556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2600 2600 10489 10156 333 0 287 14905 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 287 14905 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 187 13781 100 1124 287 14905 287 14905 14618 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 1 We are dedicated to meeting the needs of Georgia's veterans. The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation, Inc. (GVSF) is a federal 501c (3) non-profit organization established in an effort to help our community partners better meet the needs of Georgia's veteran population. We strive to meet the multitude of needs of veterans living in Georgia through the identification of and prompt referral to trustworthy resources and the financial support of the organizations that are directly serving our veterans in every community across the state. Six new Veterans Service Foundation Board members were appointed on July 6, 2023. At that time the following funding priorities were established: Housing, Education, Transportation, Food Insecurity and Mental and Behavioral Health. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 GA Code Section 38-4-14 was amended in 2023 to change the composition of the board members and terms of service. Section 1, subsection (b)(2) was amended to read: that the governing board of directors shall be comprised of seven to thirteen persons with at least four board members shall have served honorably in the armed forces of the United States. The board of directors shall service for three-year terms that shall be staggered. (3) the board shall meet a minimum of quarterly. (4) the Commissioner of Veterans Service shall appoint a CEO, COO, and CFO. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a As per GA Code 38-4-14, section 1, (2) the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation board members shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Veterans Service, subject to approval by the Georgia Veterans Service Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once completed the 990 is shared with all board members prior to submission to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c In accordance with OCGA § 45-10-26, an employee who has transacted business with the State of Georgia or any agency of the State of Georgia must electronically file a State Business Transaction Report with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission prior to January 31 of each calendar year. All appointed public officials are required to disclose all business transactions with the State of Georgia and any agency of the State or Georgia occurring during the previous calendar year. This includes transactions between the State and either the public officer or employee, or on behalf of any business in which the public official or employee or any member of his family holds a substantial interest. Failure to disclose such business transactions will subject the public officer or employee or business to a civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00, restitution to the State of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation, and, in the case of appointed public officials and employees, removal from office or employment. All board members are required to sign a conflict-of-interest affidavit annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Officers to include CEO, CFO and COO as well as all board members of the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation are not compensated for their work with the foundation as codified in the Foundation By-laws. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation shall provide its Internal Revenue forms 990, 990-T, 1023 and 5227, bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the general public for inspection free of charge. The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation shall make "Widely Available" the aforementioned documents on its internet website: https://gaveteransfoundation.org/ when the documents become available to be viewed and inspected by the general public. (a) The documents shall be posted in a format that allows an individual using the Internet to access, download, view and print them in a manner that exactly reproduces the image of the original document filed with the IRS (except information exempt from public disclosure requirements, such as contributor lists). (b) The website shall clearly inform readers that the document is available and provide instructions for downloading it. (c) The Georgia Veterans Service Foundation shall not charge a fee for downloading the information. Documents shall not be posted in a format that would require special computer hardware or software (other than software readily available to the public free of charge). Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Housing-The foundation received a donation of $2500 from Jim N Nicks Management LLC, TIN 47-1361551 with the intention that we donate the funds to a non-profit organization that assists people in need in Athens, Georgia. We in turn donated the entire amount of $2500 to The Bigger Vision of Athens Community Shelter, TIN 20-8189437, 95 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, 706-340-6062, thebiggervisionshelter@gmail.com, http://www.biggervisionofathens.org. The Bigger Vision of Athens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who aims to provide a safe and comfortable place for adults in homelessness as they navigate towards sustainable housing. We do this through two programs: the Overnight Shelter program that addresses our guests' immediate needs and the Abundant Life program that addresses our guests' future goals. In the Overnight Shelter program, we assist our guests by providing a safe and comfortable low-barrier shelter, in addition to providing food, showers, laundry, and other basic necessities (e.g. toothbrushes, socks, hand warmers, blankets, etc.) as requested. Typically, we are able to shelter 34 adults each night (five being dedicated to the Abundant Life program), but due to COVID-19, we have adjusted our capacity to allow for appropriate distancing between beds. In addition to meeting the immediate needs of our community members experiencing homelessness, we also assist our guests in moving out of homelessness through our Abundant Life Program. The Abundant Life program guarantees all of the benefits of the Overnight Shelter Program in addition to personalized case management for guests while enrolled in an educational program or full-time employment.