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Veterans Next Step Foundation Inc

EIN 33-3482262 · Halifax, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VETERANS NEXT STEP FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 50L(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDANCE ON MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION SHALL: 1.PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP, INCLUDING EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. 2.GUIDE VETERANS TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES BY CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELING PROVIDERS, AND PEER NETWORKS TO ADDRESS THEIR WELL-BEING. 3.OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH CAREER-RELATED RESOURCES, INCLUDING CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 4.ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN WELL-BEING BY RAISING AWARENESS AND COLLABORAT

Income
$25,807
Spending
$21,442
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $20,467 spent. 1.PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP, INCLUDING EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. 2.GUIDE VETERANS TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES BY CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELING PROVIDERS, AND PEER NETWORKS TO ADDRESS THEIR WELL-BEING. 3.OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH CAREER-RELATED RESOURCES, INCLUDING CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 4.ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN WELL-BEING BY RAISING AWARENESS AND COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE VETERAN SUPPORT INITIATIVES. 5.ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THROUGH GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIPS TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND THESE SERVICES. 6.OPERATE AS A NONPROITT ENTITY, ENSURING THAT ALL INCOME AND ASSETS ARE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION. 1.PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP, INCLUDING EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. 2.GUIDE VETERANS TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES BY CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELING PROVIDERS, AND PEER NETWORKS TO ADDRESS THEIR WELL-BEING. 3.OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH CAREER-RELATED RESOURCES, INCLUDING CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 4.ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN WELL-BEING BY RAISING AWARENESS AND COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE VETERAN SUPPORT INITIATIVES. 5.ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THROUGH GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND SPONSORSHIPS TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND THESE SERVICES. 6.OPERATE AS A NONPROITT ENTITY, ENSURING THAT ALL INCOME AND ASSETS ARE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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