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Black Veterans for Social Justice Inc

EIN 11-2608983 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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."

Income
$36.4 million
Spending
$37.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
376
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 107% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $27.4 million spent. 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.
  2. $967,521 spent. 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.
  3. $4.5 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING COMPUTER TRAINING AND VETERAN'S REINTEGRATION/EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
  4. $82,561 spent. SECURITY SERVICES ARE UTILIZED TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF SHELTERS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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