Nonprofit · EIN 11-2608983
BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $36,350,316 | $37,749,284 | -$1,398,968 | $116,561,882 | $125,221,791 | -$8,659,909 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $67,922,446 | $67,042,102 | $880,344 | $106,929,706 | $114,190,647 | -$7,260,941 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 (amended) | $50,604,784 | $57,020,310 | -$6,415,526 | $24,697,387 | $31,994,887 | -$7,297,500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,190,256
- of which government grants
- $36,151,330
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,197
- Net rental income
- $92,837
- Other revenue
- $154,863
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $391,517
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,967,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,994,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $704,412
- Occupancy
- $10,059,361
- Travel
- $23,261
- Depreciation
- $40,775
- Program services (functional)
- $33,040,285
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,678,988
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,929,706
- Total assets, end of year
- $116,561,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,221,791
- Net assets, end of year
- -$8,659,909
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $191,192
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$8,659,909
- Gross receipts
- $36,350,316
- Employees
- 376
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC SUGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDRE LEGALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARRYL TAYLOR | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAY ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY MCCLINTON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MARTIN KRONGOLD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| VLADIMIR BERNARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JEWALL STEWART | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MCCLINTON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $231,867 |
| MARTIN KRONGOLD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,502 |
| JELANI MASHARIKI | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $149,598 |
| VLADIMIR BERNARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $39,091 |
| ISAAC SUGGS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDRE LEGALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARRYL TAYLOR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DETREL HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAY ELLIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MCCLINTON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $210,356 |
| JELANI MASHARIKI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $167,211 |
| MARTIN KRONGOLD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $148,899 |
| JOYCE GHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNETTE TUCKER-OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARRYL TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEVONNE DOTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ISAAC SUGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALVIN MCCLARY | FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARLENE HEATH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAY ELLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 665 WILLOUGHBY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206-6903
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY MCCLINTON, 665 WILLOUGHBY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 112066903
- Signed the 990
- WENDY MCCLINTON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (718) 852-6004
- Website
- BVSJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LMC ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL IN MAKING A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE FROM ACTIVE DUTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL READJUSTMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISABILITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME, FAMILY INTERVENTION, PRISON COUNSELING, RELOCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY, LEGAL ADVOCACY, DISCHARGE UPGRADE AND REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING, BENEFITS INFORMATION, AND "TENDER LOVING CARE AND A LISTENING EAR."
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDED EMERGENCY SHELTER EXPENSES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MANY LOCAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO CIVILIAN LIFE. OUR HOLISTIC SUPPORT APPARATUS PROVIDED A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND NEW YORKERS FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS PROVIDED THERAPY AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS PTSD AND THE HIGH SUICIDE RATE DUE TO TRAUMATIC EVENTS LEADING TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, STRESS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS.Expenses $27,444,693
- HOUSING SERVICES: WE UTILIZED AN EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF DIVERSE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AND MARGINALIZED NEW YORKERS, EFFICIENTLY MANAGING SEVERAL HOUSING COMPONENTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WITH 10 SHELTER SERVICE LOCATIONS, AND PERMANENT SERVICES AT UZIMA RESIDENCE, WAZOBIA HOUSE, AND RESURRECTION HOMES) FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERANS, VETERANS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS, FEMALE VETERANS WITH CHILDREN, PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULT MEN AND WOMEN AS WELL AS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (SHP) PROVIDED ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON VETERANS AND FAMILIES FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS IN NEW YORK CITY, ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PRISONS AND PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES WHO MEET THE PROGRAM CRITERIA. THE ORGANIZATION PAID 70% OF THE RENT, WHILE CONSUMERS PAID THE REMAINING 30% MONTHLY. THE SHP TEAM COLLECTIVELY ASSISTED IN ENSURING TENANTS HAD WRAP-AROUND SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING, THERAPIST, MEDICATION, ADULT CARE PROGRAM, HOME HEALTH AIDE, NA/AA MEETING (IF NEEDED), PANTRY BAG, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO STAFF ON A 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER.Expenses $967,521
- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING COMPUTER TRAINING AND VETERAN'S REINTEGRATION/EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.Expenses $4,545,510
- SECURITY SERVICES ARE UTILIZED TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF SHELTERS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $82,561
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-2608983
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $116,561,882
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,350,316
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $36,350,316 | $37,749,284 | $116,561,882 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $67,922,446 | $67,042,102 | $106,929,706 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $63,127,891 | $62,206,717 | $21,174,144 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $50,604,784 | $57,020,310 | $24,697,387 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-2608983).
Questions about BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC
- What is the EIN of BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC is 11-2608983.
- Is BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names WENDY MCCLINTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $36,350,316, expenses of $37,749,284 and total assets of $116,561,882 at year end.
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