NonprofitsNations Finest

Public & Societal Benefit

Nations Finest

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total revenue

$38.8M

Total expenses

$39.1M

Net assets

$2.9M

Grants received

$861K

28 grants

EIN

942699571

Tax year

2024

Mission

Nation's finest offers community based programs and services for veterans and their families.

Programs

3 programs

Permanent supportive housing - nation's finest provides case management, supportive services, and permanent supportive housing. Nation's finest operates 210 permanent supportive housing units. Transitional housing - nation's finest provides transitional housing for homeless veterans to promote the development and provision of supportive housing and or supportive services with the goal of helping homeless veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination. Nation's finest currently operates 112 beds of housing where homeless veterans may stay for up to two years. (see schedule o) nation's finest also has transitional housing projects which offer a safe environment where veterans are supported in their efforts to overcome a variety of obstacles.

Expenses: $5.1M

Provide outreach, case management, and supportive services to veterans at risk of suicide. The program focuses on early intervention, connection to mental health care, and stabilization through peer support and community resources. The goal is to reduce suicide risk factors and promote long-term well-being among veterans through a comprehensive, veteran-centered approach.

Expenses: $697K

Behavioral health treatment - nation's finest provides emergency shelter for homeless veterans to promote the development and provision of supportive housing and/or supportive services with the goal of helping homeless veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination. Nation's finest currently operates 62 beds of housing where homeless veterans may stay for 90-120 days.

Expenses: $3.1M

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$38.6M
Program service revenue$89K
Investment income$2
Other revenue$167K
Total revenue$38.8M

Expenses

Grants paid$12.1M
Salaries & benefits$21.8M
Fundraising$429K
Other expenses$4.8M
Total expenses$39.1M
Total assets$8.6M
Net assets$2.9M

People

17 listed

NameRoleCompensation

CHRIS JOHNSON

PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 08/24)

Board

$257K

40 hrs/wk

ROBERT CHARLES CHIEF

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (THRU 07/24)

Board

$154K

40 hrs/wk

DAVID LA ROSA-PRESUME

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

PHILIP WILLIAMS

BOARD CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

LACEY SZEKELY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

MCGREGOR SCOTT

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHARLES HELGET

BOARD VICE CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ANNE FABINY

BOARD TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

LARRY CONNOLLY

BOARD SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

EDWARD AYERS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAVID ENGLIN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

JIMMY RADFORD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

KENDRA BARTER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Staff

$171K

34 hrs/wk

JASON HENRY

CHIEF DATA AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Staff

$159K

34 hrs/wk

THOMAS ISAKSON

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

Staff

$122K

34 hrs/wk

STEPHEN HERNANDEZ

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Staff

$108K

34 hrs/wk

MARY HAYNES

SOCIAL WORK ADMINISTRATOR

Staff

$105K

34 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

TEAMLOGIC

IT SERVICES

$327K

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE - LEDYARD

PROVIDE AND DELIVER FOOD TO HOUSING BUIL

$188K

BAKER TILLY

OUTSIDE CPA ACCOUNTING SERVICES

$138K

MOTEL 6 CORPORATE

EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES

$122K

ABOARD LLC

FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING SERVICES

$107K

Grants received

Showing 28 of 28

FromAmountPurposeYear
$75K
SEE PART IV,TYPE E
2024
$71K
CATALYTIC GRANT - TO FUND A VETERAN-SPECIFIC OUTREACH POSITION
2024
$18K
VETERAN SUPPORT
2024
$13K
Rapid Rehousing/Homelessness Prevention
2024
$10K
REPLACEMENT OF MATTRESSES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND NEW CARPETS FOR VETERAN DORMS
2024
$10K
HUMAN SERVICES - SHE
2024
$6K
VETERANPROGRAMS
2024
$150K
PURCHASE A VAN, PROGRAMMING AND PERSONNEL COSTS.
2023
$20K
Rapid Rehousing/Homelessness Prevention
2023
$13K
VETERAN SUPPORT
2023
$10K
HUMAN SERVICES - SHE
2023
$6K
VETERANPROGRAMS
2023
$5K
TO ADVANCE MISSION OF ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
VETERAN SUPPORT
2022
$1K
VETERANPROGRAMS
2022
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$40K
Wildfire financial assistance- exte
2021
$85K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2020
$8K
EMERGENCY COVID-19 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE SACRAMENTO COVID-19 VETERAN RELIEF FUND
2020
$6K
TEMPORARY HOUSING & ESSENTIAL NEEDS FOR VETERANS
2020
$1K
VETERANPROGRAMS
2020
$17K
SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
2019
$2K
Support veterans who are without shelter.
2018
$5K
PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT
2017

Funded by

$861K from 17 funders · 28 grants · 2017–2024

The Albertsons Companies Foundation

$350K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Seattle Foundation

$150K · 1 grant · 2023

Fisher House Foundation Inc

$75K · 1 grant · 2024

United Way of Santa Cruz County

$40K · 1 grant · 2021

BHHS Legacy Foundation

$39K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Lifeguard Charitable Fund Inc

$32K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc

$23K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN942699571
NTEE codeW30Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1981-01
Formed1980
Employees339
Volunteers28
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