2023-11-21T14:29:46-08:00 2023-06-30 Baldwin Moffitt Behm LLP 8399 E Indian School Rd Suite 201 Scottsdale AZ 85251 990 2022-07-01 264572636 VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT VETE 6022184036 10210 N 32nd Street Ste C2 PHOENIX AZ 85028 SHELLY YECK Treasurer 2023-11-21 true SHELLY YECK 999009999 true David Baldwin P00184135 4807369200 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SHELLY YECK 10210 N 32nd Street Ste C2 PHOENIX AZ 85028 759194 false X WWW.VETERANSHERITAGE.ORG X 2009 AZ Veterans Heritage Project (VHP) facilitates an award-winning, after-school program which develops character and civic responsibility in students by providing experiential learning programs to honor veterans and preserve their legacies. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, VHP is offered in middle schools, high schools, and colleges, impacting thousands of students, while interviewing hundreds of veterans annually. Their stories are preserved in the Library of Congress and through the student-publication, Since You Asked. Program elements also include community book receptions, veteran presentations, civic engagement, and college scholarships. VHPs curriculum is designated as a Character Education Program by the Arizona Department of Education and is aligned with Arizonas College and Career Readiness Standards. VHPs program has been recognized by: Congressional Medal of Honor Society, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Veterans History Project: Library of Congress, Arizona Vet 14 14 5 122 0 506719 651449 25279 30966 0 -10862 -25504 521136 656911 560 57246 0 267532 303647 0 93119 169641 267011 437733 627904 83403 29007 933253 1024543 28214 90497 905039 934046 X Our mission is to Connect Students with Veterans in order to honor veterans, preserve Americas heritage, and develop future leaders. Helping to bridge the gap between civilian and military life, we strive to develop students' character and civic responsibility, while recognizing our veterans' legacy of service. false false 323856 Chapter Program-Our program is conducted through school chapters (clubs.) Guided by a trained teacher who volunteers to serve as a Chapter Advisor, students complete our curriculum and program activities over the course of a school year. Students learn the history behind military conflicts from World War II to the War on Terror, videography and photography basics; and communication skills in preparation to interview a veteran. The recorded oral history video interview is preserved in the Library of Congress. Students write, edit, and publish the veterans stories in a student produced hard-bound book, Since You Asked. Schools collaborate to plan and host community events at the end of the school year to honor their veterans and present the completed work with a book signing open to the public. Participating students and veterans each receive a free book, and additional copies are available for sale. The books are also donated to the Library of Congress. Additional enrichment activities include Veterans Day events, veteran classroom presentations or school assemblies, and scholarships.Chapter Program 23 School Partners 178 Student Participants 139 Veteran Legacies Preserved Student Feedback100% of high school seniors graduated & pursued college95% increased academic skills80% increased 21st century skills100% improved character86% improved leadership skills 95% developed a mentoring relationship with a veteran. Veteran Feedback19% shared their story for the first time68% found the experience cathartic or healing in some way86% felt the experience EXCEEDED their expectations 98% would recommend participation to another veteran. 57246 57246 VHP awards seven scholarships to high school seniors who have been active in a VHP Chapter for a minimum of two years. Students must have a teacher recommendation and compete via essay contests, where they describe how veterans have impacted their character and encouraged their future, or how they have been of service to their school chapter and veteran community. The awards include a commemorative medal, a one-time $1500, $2000, $2500 or $3000 scholarship payable to the student; up to a $17,500 renewable award up to four years, credited to the students account at their selected institute of higher learning. Each scholarship is presented at our culminating program activity, the Annual Community Reception and Book Signing. VHP also partners with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society (AVHOFS), who provides three additional scholarships for VHP students. These awards are presented directly to the students at AVHOFSs annual Patriotic Luncheon. VHP purchases a table for $500 to attend the event with the students, and their families and teachers. 47382 Annual Community Reception and Book Signing-Schools collaborate regionally to plan community events, typically held in April or May, to honor their veterans and present the completed work. The free public events include student emcees and statements, a veteran keynote, student scholarship awards, and a veteran book signing where attendees have an opportunity to interact with the veterans. VHP held two receptions this fiscal year, one in August 2022 (delayed from FY 22) and one in May 2023. 25632 454116 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X MICHELLE DIMURO 6022184036 10210 N 32ND STREET SUITE C2 PHOENIX AZ 85028 MICHELLE DIMURO Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 99410 0 5400 J DEREK HILL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG HOUK Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE BURNS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHET FULLER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BETH JOHNSON Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MITCH WENTZEL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW LONG Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY ANN LUCIANO Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HOLLY SHAW Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FLORA TROMELIN Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHELLY YECK Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA BONEBRAKE Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANITA DAGHESTANI President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KERRY AHERN Vice President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 99410 5400 0 false false false 0 290119 361330 77000 651449 INDEPENDENT CONTRIBUTOR 611710 394 394 LOGO MERCHANDISE 611710 1605 1605 PARTICIPATION FEE 611710 24387 24387 RESTRICED CHAPTER CONTRIB 611710 4580 4580 30966 0 0 0 0 0 65204 290119 102283 -37079 0 11575 11575 11575 0 656911 42541 0 57246 57246 0 0 104810 52405 26203 26202 0 169642 131010 6094 32538 0 9600 6220 1690 1690 19595 13033 2454 4108 0 0 0 0 0 0 35283 2500 25079 7704 3086 2964 122 4457 2766 1691 28224 20269 951 7004 0 24283 17360 6923 555 12 543 0 0 0 0 2408 1725 683 2555 2555 PROGRAM DIRECTOR 54000 54000 BOOK RECEPTION 47382 47382 BOOK PUBLISHING 25632 25632 Printing and Publications 12151 7525 1899 2727 26995 12079 4435 10481 627904 454116 80669 93119 884839 928661 0 1000 37918 183 5250 0 0 0 17960 19255 2299 3137 27515 17683 8114 9832 0 0 0 0 18858 20490 933253 1024543 23214 29400 5000 45000 16097 28214 90497 X 849502 900943 55537 33103 905039 934046 933253 1024543 29007 X true X false false false X 186490 464986 947771 506719 651449 2757415 0 0 186490 464986 947771 506719 651449 2757415 19937 2737478 0 0 0 2757415 483241 0.99280 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7533 7535 -2 19982 10148 9834 9832 LEASE LIABILITY NET OF CURRENT PORTION 16097 16097 false SALUTING STORIES OF SERVICE 245052 179848 65204 46049 46900 HONOR, PROTECT, SERVE 110271 110271 1500 5192 2642 355323 290119 65204 1500 51241 49542 102283 -37079 false 0 0 SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS 11 57246 X AV,printing,flowers 1 23000 THIRD PARTY X PROGRAM DIR 1 54000 THIRD PARTY false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: VHP awards seven scholarships to high school seniors who have been active in a VHP Chapter for a minimum of two years. Students must have a teacher recommendation and compete via essay contests, where they describe how veterans have impacted their character and encouraged their future, or how they have been of service to their school chapter and veteran community. The awards include a commemorative medal, a one-time $1500, $2000, $2500 or $3000 scholarship payable to the student; up to a $17,500 renewable award up to four years, credited to the students account at their selected institute of higher learning. Each scholarship is presented at our culminating program activity, the Annual Community Reception and Book Signing. VHP also partners with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society (AVHOFS), who provides three additional scholarships for VHP students. These awards are presented directly to the students at AVHOFSs annual Patriotic Luncheon. VHP purchases a table for $500 to attend the event with the students, and their families and teachers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c IT IS REVIEWED EACH JUNE AND BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THE POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a IT NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b IT NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.