2025-12-24T14:28:04-06:00 2024-06-30 464133700 LMC ADVISORS LLC 1359 BROADWAY SUITE 17 NEW YORK NY 10018 990 2024-01-01 112608983 BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE BLAC 7188526004 665 WILLOUGHBY AVE BROOKLYN NY 112066903 WENDY MCCLINTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7188526004 2025-12-12 1 0 LEE M COHEN CPA P00057568 2129672300 2025-12-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z WENDY MCCLINTON 665 WILLOUGHBY AVE BROOKLYN NY 112066903 36350316 0 X BVSJ.ORG X 1981 NY THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL IN MAKING A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE FROM ACTIVE DUTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL READJUSTMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISABILITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME, FAMILY INTERVENTION, PRISON COUNSELING, RELOCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY, LEGAL ADVOCACY, DISCHARGE UPGRADE AND REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING, BENEFITS INFORMATION, AND "TENDER LOVING CARE AND A LISTENING EAR." 4 4 376 0 0 0 67629403 36190256 0 0 0 5197 293043 154863 67922446 36350316 0 0 0 0 22100767 10994684 0 0 30011 44941335 26754600 67042102 37749284 880344 -1398968 106929706 116561882 114190647 125221791 -7260941 -8659909 X THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL IN MAKING A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE FROM ACTIVE DUTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO SERVING MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL READJUSTMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISABILITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME, FAMILY INTERVENTION, PRISON COUNSELING, RELOCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY, LEGAL ADVOCACY, DISCHARGE UPGRADE AND REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COUNSELING, BENEFITS INFORMATION, AND "TENDER LOVING CARE AND A LISTENING EAR." 0 0 27444693 SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDED EMERGENCY SHELTER EXPENSES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MANY LOCAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES TO ASSIST MILITARY PERSONNEL MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO CIVILIAN LIFE. OUR HOLISTIC SUPPORT APPARATUS PROVIDED A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND NEW YORKERS FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS PROVIDED THERAPY AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS PTSD AND THE HIGH SUICIDE RATE DUE TO TRAUMATIC EVENTS LEADING TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, STRESS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. 967521 HOUSING SERVICES: WE UTILIZED AN EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF DIVERSE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AND MARGINALIZED NEW YORKERS, EFFICIENTLY MANAGING SEVERAL HOUSING COMPONENTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WITH 10 SHELTER SERVICE LOCATIONS, AND PERMANENT SERVICES AT UZIMA RESIDENCE, WAZOBIA HOUSE, AND RESURRECTION HOMES) FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS VETERANS, VETERANS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS, FEMALE VETERANS WITH CHILDREN, PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULT MEN AND WOMEN AS WELL AS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (SHP) PROVIDED ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON VETERANS AND FAMILIES FROM ALL FIVE BOROUGHS IN NEW YORK CITY, ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, PRISONS AND PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES WHO MEET THE PROGRAM CRITERIA. THE ORGANIZATION PAID 70% OF THE RENT, WHILE CONSUMERS PAID THE REMAINING 30% MONTHLY. THE SHP TEAM COLLECTIVELY ASSISTED IN ENSURING TENANTS HAD WRAP-AROUND SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING, THERAPIST, MEDICATION, ADULT CARE PROGRAM, HOME HEALTH AIDE, NA/AA MEETING (IF NEEDED), PANTRY BAG, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO STAFF ON A 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER. 4545510 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING COMPUTER TRAINING AND VETERAN'S REINTEGRATION/EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. 82561 SECURITY SERVICES ARE UTILIZED TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF SHELTERS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. 82561 33040285 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 0 1 376 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X THE ORGANIZATION 7188526004 665 WILLOUGHBY AVE BROOKLYN NY 112066903 X ISAAC SUGGS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDRE LEGALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DARRYL TAYLOR BOARD CHAIRMAN 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAY ELLIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY MCCLINTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN KRONGOLD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 VLADIMIR BERNARD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 JEWALL STEWART CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 36151330 38926 36190256 5197 5197 92837 0 92837 92837 92837 MANAGEMENT & OTHER SERVICE FEES 541610 62026 62026 62026 36350316 0 0 160060 391517 348450 43067 8967221 8029328 937893 919290 887102 32188 716656 588472 128184 704412 100 704312 424568 417931 6637 10059361 8315150 1744211 23261 21414 1847 10924 10474 450 40775 40775 574867 297285 277582 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9120200 9120200 MEAL AND FOOD COSTS 2067128 2059753 5575 1800 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1848778 1845853 2925 CONSULTANTS 691439 5000 686439 1188887 1093773 66903 28211 37749284 33040285 4678988 30011 1849290 3859215 42255224 54370993 109751 322861 1082870 891678 231967 191192 62483474 57817621 106929706 116561882 17723752 23576976 31713042 41657671 1967325 1967325 62786528 58019819 114190647 125221791 X -7260941 -8659909 -7260941 -8659909 106929706 116561882 -1398968 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 47734539 50304646 59487359 67629403 36190256 261346203 47734539 50304646 59487359 67629403 36190256 261346203 261346203 1547 584 2059 7055 5197 16442 2377504 48986 3307 2571 2432368 263795013 0.99070 0.98800 X PART II, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION: THIS ENTITY HAS REQUESTED A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PERIOD. THE ORGANIZATION IS FILING A SHORT YEAR TAX RETURN FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. 422582 422582 0 518965 355890 163075 141323 113206 28117 191192 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 415992 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 57401629 57817621 OTHER LIABILITIES 38398 LEASE LIABILITY 57981421 58019819 X 36350316 0 36350316 0 36350316 37749284 0 37749284 0 37749284 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IF THE ORGANIZATION WERE TO INCUR AN INCOME TAX LIABILITY IN THE FUTURE, INTEREST ON ANY INCOME TAX LIABILITY WOULD BE REPORTED AS INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES ON ANY INCOME TAX LIABILITY WOULD BE REPORTED AS INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONCLUSIONS REGARDING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT AT A LATER DATE BASED UPON ONGOING ANALYSES OF TAX LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND INTERPRETATIONS THEREOF AS WELL AS OTHER FACTORS. GENERALLY, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES MAY EXAMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BVSJ REVIEWS THE 990 INTERNALLY WITH THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES REPORT ANNUALLY IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST APPEARS TO EXIST. MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD WILL MEET WITH THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT TO OBTAIN ALL THE FACTS AND DETERMINE IF THE MATTER IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF IT IS FOUND TO BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT INDIVIDUAL MUST REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATION DECISION MAKING PROCESS CONCERNING THE MATTER AT HAND. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE MAIN DRIVER FOR SALARY ACROSS THE AGENCY IS DRIVEN BY BUDGET ARBITRATION BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE FUNDER AND IS DOCUMENTED BY MINUTES. THE RANGE OF SALARIES ARE SET PRIOR TO BUDGET FUNDING AND APPROVED BY BOTH. CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO LENGTH OF SERVICE AND SIZE OF ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH WAS REVIEWED BY THEIR ATTORNEYS AND THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE BVSJ.ORG AND IN ADDITION IT IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: THE ORGANIZATION HAS REQUESTED A CHANGE OF ACCOUNTING PERIOD TO THE FISCAL YEAR END OF JUNE 30TH. THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE TO ALIGN THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL YEAR WITH NEW YORK STATE FUNDING CONTRACT PERIODS. ALIGNING THE TAX YEAR WITH THE NEW YORK FUNDING CYCLE WILL IMPROVE FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY FOR THOSE WHO RELY UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS. UPON APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST, THE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WILL BE DISCLOSED UPON THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL YEAR. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS NOR ITS SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.