Heaven Sent Community Services and Veterans Assistance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Heaven Sent Community Services and Veterans Assistance, Inc. exists to serve veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families in crisis through compassionate outreach, coordinated casework, housing support, advocacy, faith-centered encouragement, and practical help that creates a path forward.
- Income
- $10,500
- Spending
- $10,297
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (7)
- $200 spent. We provided advocacy, guidance, housing navigation, benefits assistance, and ongoing supportive engagement to veterans in need. Our efforts helped 695 veterans successfully navigate the VA claims process, resulting in increased disability ratings, including many reaching 100% service-connected benefits. We also completed 15 client assistance training programs to strengthen service delivery and build organizational capacity. In addition, we trained 300 individuals to expand outreach and improve access to services within the community. These combined efforts significantly increased veterans' access to critical benefits, stable housing resources, and long-term support systems.
- We provide individualized support to people with disabilities with a focus on preserving dignity, meeting practical needs, and helping each person move forward at their own pace. Services include advocacy, resource navigation, assistance with housing and benefits, and consistent one-on-one support. We also facilitate peer-to-peer support groups that create a safe space for shared experience, encouragement, and connection. Our program began with 34 individuals and, within just three months, has grown to 68 individuals with special needs. We expect this number to continue increasing as awareness of our services expands throughout Florida. In many cases, individuals with special needs lose access to structured support after graduating from high school, leaving families with limited options. We understand this gap firsthand, as both leadership and volunteer staff include parents and caregivers of special needs young adults. Since obtaining our 501(c)(3) status and building partnerships with organizations such as United Way and UCF CARD, we have seen increased interest and engagement from the community. We continue to assist individuals and families in identifying and accessing critical resources, navigating complex systems, and removing barriers to stability. Our relationship-driven approach emphasizes trust, consistency, and long-term support, helping individuals build greater independence and maintain stability. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this population and remain committed to expanding access to meaningful support services.
- Community Connections Program We provide respectful, practical support for seniors who are dealing with instability, loneliness, reduced income, or simply need connection. One of the ways we bring people together is through our monthly events, which include bingo, music, and a senior dance that gives everyone something to look forward to. These gatherings are open to seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans in our community, and they are provided at no cost so no one is left out. The program began with 10 seniors and has grown to 26 seniors, along with 15 veterans and 8 individuals with special needs now actively participating. This steady growth reflects both the need in the community and the value of providing a consistent, welcoming space for connection. These events are made possible through our 501(c)(3) status, which allows us to receive in-kind donations from local businesses. We receive ongoing support from stores such as Publix and Walmart, including donated coffee, baked goods, and other food items, as well as unsold bakery products made available with the support of store management. Additional items such as donuts, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and pretzels are also donated or contributed by participants, volunteers, and community partners. This in-kind support allows us to host these events consistently without cost to those attending. Local high school ROTC students assist at each event, helping serve food, spend time with attendees, and building meaningful connections across generations. These gatherings reduce isolation, strengthen community ties, and create a welcoming space where people feel valued and included. We continue to host these events monthly as part of our ongoing commitment to the community.
- Casework & Crisis Support Program We provide direct casework and crisis support for individuals and families facing urgent, confusing, or unstable situations. Over the past year, we have served approximately 300 clients, spending an average of two hours with each individual to complete a full intake and evaluation of their needs. This includes identifying immediate concerns, stabilizing urgent situations, and connecting clients with appropriate resources, including other nonprofit organizations when needed. Through our work, especially in disaster response, we have seen a growing gap between those in need and the systems designed to help them. Many veterans prefer speaking with other veterans, and many seniors struggle to communicate with younger service providers. As seniors are living longer, healthier lives, this gap continues to widen, often leading to hesitation, embarrassment, or avoidance when seeking help. In addition, transportation barriers and rising insurance costs prevent many organizations from reaching clients directly. We address these challenges by meeting clients where they are. We conduct intakes at libraries, bus stops, and community locations such as McDonald's, as well as by phone or online when necessary. Using tools such as HIPAA-compliant intake forms and secure communication systems, we ensure that services remain accessible, flexible, and respectful of each individual's situation. Our services support veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families, including dependents. We focus not only on immediate needs but also on building trust and long-term stability. Every individual we serve is treated as part of our extended community, and we remain committed to making sure no one is left without guidance, support, or a place to turn during times of need.
- Peer & Faith Support Program We provide peer-to-peer and faith-based support for individuals who are feeling alone, overwhelmed, or in need of someone who will listen without judgment. This program is built around prayer, encouragement, shared experience, and real human connection for veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. What started as small, in-person peer groups held at local locations like McDonald's has grown into a structured and more accessible program. To meet increasing demand, we transitioned to a secure online format that allows us to expand participation from 12 individuals per session to up to 100 participants per class. We now have the capacity to host up to five sessions during the week and additional sessions on Saturdays. The program operates on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform where participant information is protected. Individuals are approved before entering the program, then provided with a username, password, and a peer group assignment to ensure a safe and structured environment. This setup allows us to maintain privacy while still building meaningful peer connections. Now that we have obtained our 501(c)(3) status, we are able to sustain and expand this program. This includes covering ongoing operational costs such as the $450 per month secure server, as well as bringing on additional staff to increase the number of peer sessions offered. We are working toward expanding our support team beyond our current capacity, which includes three trained peer support staff, one supervisor, and one minister. Our goal is to add additional trained facilitators, licensed professionals such as a psychologist, and more therapists to better serve the growing needs of our community. This program fills a critical gap by providing consistent, accessible support that many individuals are not able to find elsewhere. It is especially important for veterans who prefer to speak with other veterans, seniors who may feel disconnected, and families navigating the challenges of disability. Through this approach, participants are able to connect, share, and support one another in a way that reduces isolation and strengthens overall well-being.
- Classroom & Growth Program We provide learning opportunities that help individuals rebuild confidence, gain practical life skills, and find direction and hope. We have developed an online classroom platform that supports both our peer-to-peer program and individuals with disabilities, especially young adults who need guidance with everyday skills. Through this program, participants learn practical tasks such as cooking, basic daily living skills, and even simple but important things like tying shoes. We also support parents and caregivers by giving them helpful techniques and approaches they can use at home. Using live video, screen sharing, and an integrated phone system, we are able to serve up to 100 participants per session, allowing both individuals and families to learn together in real time. Our instructors include a special education teacher, a Red Cross and Cisco-certified kitchen instructor, an ARRL instructor, a basketball coach, six law enforcement officers, three church guidance counselors, a PA EMA representative, and an EMT who all contribute their time and experience. We are also supported by a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran with over 30 years of experience, who alone teaches more than 40 classes, bringing leadership, discipline, and real-world training into the program. In addition, we use this platform to train other nonprofits and community members in disaster response, including how to safely strip down a home after a disaster, led by a restoration professional and an assistant fire chief. Although this program has only been active for one month, we have already conducted eight classes with strong participation and engagement. Additional community partners, including an insurance professional and FEMA inspectors, have committed to providing future educational sessions. All classes are currently offered at no cost to participants. With our 501(c)(3) status, we now have the ability to expand this program, pursue grant funding, and provide compensation to qualified instructors while continuing to grow access to these services. This program represents a new and expanding effort to bring education, life skills, and community knowledge directly to those who need it most.
- Our 501(c)(3) status has allowed us to expand our programs and increase our overall impact within the community. Through this designation, we are able to seek funding, receive in-kind donations, and bring on additional staff and qualified professionals to better serve those in need. This growth has strengthened our ability to provide consistent, reliable services and has positioned us to continue expanding beyond our immediate area. All of our programs are designed to be accessible to veterans, veterans' dependents, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. We are also working to extend these services to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring that support reaches those who are often the hardest to serve. As we continue to grow, our goal is to expand these programs across broader communities and, over time, throughout the nation, while maintaining the same level of personal connection and care.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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