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Veteran Empowerment Neighborhoods

EIN 45-2452362 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VEN WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERAN FAMILIES WITH RESTRICTED INCOMES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE FORGOTTEN ABOUT AND OR LEFT OUT. OUR TARGET POPULATION IS VETERAN FOCUS, AND THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP BUILD STRONGER, HEALTHIER, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT DECENT HOUSING IS A PRECONDITION OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING WE BELIEVE THAT IT IS OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY ASSIST THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO SEVERED OUR COUNTRY AND HELP ALL FAMILIES TO LIVE IN DIGNITY IN A HEALTHY, SAFE AND DECENT ENVIRONMENT

Income
$52,343
Spending
$46,284
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-46 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$4,680, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    0 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $41,604 spent. 1. THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ARE BEING RENOVATED TO BE SOLD TO A VETERAN FAMILY AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE: 19013 VAUGHN STREET IN DETROIT MICHIGAN. 2. PROVIDED TOYS AND GIFT BOXES TO SEVERAL CHILDREN OF VETERAN FAMILIES FOR CHRISTMAS. 3. WROTE HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AND COMPLETED HOME RENOVATIONS FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS AS FOLLOWS: 4. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE IN HANDING OUT FOOD TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE.
  2. $4,680 spent. WROTE HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AND COMPLETED HOME RENOVATIONS FOR SENIORS.
  3. WROTE HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AND COMPLETED HOME RENOVATIONS FOR SENIORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2024.

    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 September 2012.

    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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