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Help the Vets Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-1741446

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
1661 Cassingham CircleOcoee, FL 34761

(407) 267-5857

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

12th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$132,569

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-93%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$227,583

Down $3,178,415 (-93%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$161,329

Down $3,041,282 (-95%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$66,254

Down $137,133 (-67%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue6th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$16,951,006

Down $2,626,630 (-13%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$19,760,121

Up $3,371,395 (+21%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$2,809,115

Down $5,998,025 (-188%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2013: $9,614Liabilities 2013: $75,845Net Assets 2013: -$66,2312013Assets 2014: $32,773Liabilities 2014: $50,713Net Assets 2014: -$17,9402014Assets 2015: $87,565Liabilities 2015: $73,864Net Assets 2015: $13,7012015Assets 2016: $3,405,998Liabilities 2016: $203,387Net Assets 2016: $3,202,6112016Assets 2017: $227,583Liabilities 2017: $66,254Net Assets 2017: $161,3292017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$227,583
Liabilities$66,254
Net Assets$161,329
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2013: $1,046,309Expenses 2013: $1,112,540Net Income 2013: -$66,2312013Revenue 2014: $2,393,510Expenses 2014: $2,345,219Net Income 2014: $48,2912014Revenue 2015: $6,604,543Expenses 2015: $6,572,902Net Income 2015: $31,6412015Revenue 2016: $19,577,636Expenses 2016: $16,388,726Net Income 2016: $3,188,9102016Revenue 2017: $16,951,006Expenses 2017: $19,760,121Net Income 2017: -$2,809,1152017Revenue 2018: $60,937Expenses 2018: $222,266Net Income 2018: -$161,3292018

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$16,951,006
Expenses$19,760,121
Net Income-$2,809,115
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$16,951,006
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization ceased operations in october 2017 and instructed fundraisers to cease accepting donations at that time. The fundraisers sent residual checks in 2018 against instructions which is the income reported on this return. Once final checks were recieved and professional fees paid, the assets were depleted and the organization was terminated in 2018.

Help the vets, inc was established for the express purpose of improving the lives of severely injured and disabled us veterans, especially those who have served in combat in iraq and afghanistan.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,006,199--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$196,578$227,583▲ $31,005
Investments Other Securities$200,255--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,966--
Total Assets$3,405,998$227,583▼ $3,178,415
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$202,507$65,377▼ $137,130
Other Liabilities$880$877▼ $3
Total Liabilities$203,387$66,254▼ $137,133
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,202,611$161,329▼ $3,041,282
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,202,611$161,329▼ $3,041,282
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,405,998$227,583▼ $3,178,415
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Neil PaulsonFormer PresidentFT$131,970$599$132,569
Neil Paulson--$131,970-$131,970
Sherwood ShoffPresidentPT$25,000$599$25,599
Ron SmithDirector--$599$599

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Max KidwellDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Courtesy Call INCProfessional Fundraiser1835 E CHARLESTON BLVD, Las Vegas, NV 89104$5,264,760
Direct Response Consulting INCProfessional Fundraiser6849 OLD DOMINION DR STE 320, Mclean, VA 22101$1,998,781
Aegis 3 Fundraising GroupProfessional Fundraiser6017 PINE RIDGE RD, Naples, FL 34119$863,613
Charity Services Int'lLogistics Provider9481 YARBOROUGH RD, Ft Mill, SC 29707$552,855
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$16,950,361
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$645
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$16,950,361
Change in Net Assets
$-2,809,115

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
Yes

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Clothing and Household Goods-$4,902,330Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table3,901$2,742,483Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions3,901$7,644,813-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,832,838
Other Expenses$8,927,283
Total Fundraising Expense$8,157,351
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,832,838--$10,832,838
Other Expenses$573,590$0$0$573,590
Fees for Services Legal$0$105,559$0$105,559
Occupancy$17,255$17,255$0$34,510
Fees for Services Accounting$0$28,936$0$28,936
Office Expenses$1,473$6,142$1,474$9,089
Fees for Services Other$0$1,458$0$1,458
Information Technology$88$44$88$220
Conferences and Meetings$0$174$0$174
Total Functional Expenses$11,431,880$170,890$8,157,351$19,760,121
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Project Vet ReliefOrlando, FL501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans$50,000
Henry M Jackson FoundationBethesda, MD501(c)(3)Assistance for Veterans$35,000
American Red CrossWashington, DC, Gm501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans$30,000
Winter Park Memorial Post American LegionWinter Park, FL501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans$25,000
United Blood Service-vitalantScottsdale, AZ501(c)(3)Assistance for Veterans$20,000
One Blood IncOrlando, FL501(c)(3)Assistance for Veterans$15,000
American LegionIndianapolis, IN501(c)(3)Assistance for Veterans$6,575
A Safe Haven FoundationRaleigh, NC-Assistance for Veterans-
American Legion Dept of CaliforniaOrlando, FL-Assistance for Veterans-
American Legion Dept of KentuckyWilsonville, OR-Assistance for Veterans-
American Legion Dept of N CarolinaRichmond, VA-Assistance for Veterans-
American Legion Dept of N CarolinaLouisville, KY-Assistance for Veterans-
American Legion Dept of OregonSanger, CA-Assistance for Veterans-
Camaraderie Foundation Inc--Assistance for Veterans-
Community Action Partnership of Mercer CountyAlbany, NY-Assistance for Veterans-
Final SaluteGoose Creek, SC-Assistance for Veterans-
Homeward VetsSouthampton, MA501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans-
Knoxville Area Veterans Stand DownTazewell, TN501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans-
Nc Dept of Military and Veteran AffairsDallas, TX-Assistance for Veterans-
Operation DignityEmeryville, CA501(c)(3)Assistance for Veterans-
Operation Once in a LifetimeHaymarket, VA-Assistance for Veterans-
Summit County Homeless Veterans Stand DownSharon, PA-Assistance for Veterans-
Tri County Veterans Support NetworkChicago, IL-Assistance for Veterans-
VETERAN'S MIRACLE CENTER ALBANYRaleigh, NC-Assistance for Veterans-
Veterans IncWorcester, MA501(c)(19)Assistance for Veterans-
Veterans Multi Service CenterPhiladelphia, PA-Assistance for Veterans-
Wounded Warrior MinistryUniontown, OH-Assistance for Veterans-
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other$500
Due to Paulson$377
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Help the Vets Inc
EIN
46-1741446
Phone
4072675857
Address
1661 CASSINGHAM CIRCLE, OCOEE, FL 34761

Signing Officer

Name
Sherwood Shoff
Title
President
Phone
4072675857
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherwood Shoff
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
3
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Dennis I Berner CPA Pa
Address
3726 N GOLDENROD ROAD STE 1, WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Preparer
Dennis I Berner CPA
Phone
4076575559
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 3

“The organization ceased all operations in 2017.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“The organization does not have any committees which”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“Have authority to act on behalf of the board”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 is provided to the board of”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Directors for review prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The board discusses the conflict of interest policy”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“And confirms whether there are any conflicts of”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Interest on a quarterly basis.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Board members who were not interested reviewed officer”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Salaries as stated on comparable 990's for 3-4”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Similar sized and similar veteran bases charities”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“And made adjustments to salaries based upon officer”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Qualifications, involvement and total annual revenue”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“OF NON-PROFIT.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Procedures same as line 15b response”

Other

“Some amounts for fundraisers on schedule g are”

Other

“ESTIMATED”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc14HOTEL CERTIFICATES FOR VETERAN LODGING
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc15HOTEL CERTIFICATES FOR VETERAN LODGING
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc16HOTEL CERTIFICATES FOR VETERAN LODGING
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc18HOTEL CERTIFICATES FOR VETERAN LODGING
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0AMERICAN RED CROSS
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt7KNOXVILLE AREA VETERANS STAND DOWN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt8HOMEWARD VETS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt9VETERANS INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt10OPERATION DIGNITY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt11VETERANS MULTI SERVICE CENTER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt12WOUNDED WARRIOR MINISTRY

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$227,583
Liabilities
$66,254
Net assets
$161,329
Revenue
$16,951,006
Expenses
$19,760,121
Net income
-$2,809,115
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.22$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.07$0.16$17.0$19.8$2.81
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.41$0.20$3.20$19.6$16.4$3.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.07$0.01$6.60$6.57$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.05$0.02$2.39$2.35$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.08$0.07$1.05$1.11$0.07