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Vets Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Inc

EIN 84-1956561 · Southlake, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VETS PROVIDES RESOURCES, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY FOR U.S. MILITARY VETERANS SEEKING TREATMENT WITH PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIES.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$213,800, co-founder & ceo, secretary

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. ADVOCACY - PUBLICLY ADVOCATING FOR ACCCESS TO PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIES FOR ALL VETERANS. INCLUDES ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THAT WILL LEAD TO EXPANDED ACCESS TO PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIES.
  2. $714,650 spent. RESOURCES - PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING (RESOURCES) TO INDIVIDUAL VETERANS SEEKING PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIES IN COUNTRIES WHERE THEY ARE LEGAL, TRACKS OUTCOMES TO PUT INTO DEDICATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, IN ORDER TO ADVOCATE FOR THE REMARKABLE EFFICACY OF THESE THERAPIES IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF VETERAN HEALTHCARE.
  3. $102,643 spent. RESEARCH - PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH INTO PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIES. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING DIRECT RESEARCH COSTS AND OTHER RELATED COSTS.

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 November 6, 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 May 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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