Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 82-3194091 • 501(c)3 • Bristol, CT
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Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
40th percentile
Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
94th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 55.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
36th percentile
Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
39th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$61,136
Down $10,616 (-15%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
$61,136
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Down$90,766
Down $13,613 (-13%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$92,610
Up $10,699 (+13%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$1,844
Down $24,312 (-108%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
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SEE PART III STMT
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT MEETINGS WITH VETERANS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE | $57,810 | $4,383 |
| DIRECT FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS BASIC LIVING NEEDS | $2,500 | $7,683 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA DOGNIN | Executive Director | FT | $50,000 | - | $50,000 |
| AMY WERNICKI | Fundraising And Finance Dirdector | PT | $16,953 | - | $16,953 |
| JOHN LODOVICO | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| PATRICK NELLIGAN | Co-Founder | - | $0 | - | - |
| EDWARD LITHERLAND | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| ROGER CHIASSON | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| MAGGIE WERNICKI | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| RICHARD MOULIS | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| MELANIE GALE | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| MELISSA STEVENSON | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| CYNTHIA ARTHUR | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
“Activity Grants awarded to other Grantee varies Amount 8,804”
“Description AmountAdvertising 1,300Corp filings 770Education 109Meals 89Insurance 1,973Office Expenses 2,382Payroll Taxes 6,292”
“Description AmountPrior Period Adjustment (8,772)”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CT |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 61136 |
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| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 76851 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -1844 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 2822 |
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| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 61136 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 19429 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 8804 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 96818 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 538 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 61136 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 20.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 7 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 8 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 9 | 0.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 10 | 0.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 16953 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | DONNA DOGNIN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JOHN LODOVICO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | PATRICK NELLIGAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | EDWARD LITHERLAND |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | ROGER CHIASSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | MAGGIE WERNICKI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | AMY WERNICKI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 7 | RICHARD MOULIS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 8 | MELANIE GALE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 9 | MELISSA STEVENSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 10 | CYNTHIA ARTHUR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | CO-FOUNDER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | FUNDRAISING AND FINANCE DIRDECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | -8772 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 12915 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | SEE PART III STMT |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 1116 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | DIRECT MEETINGS WITH VETERANS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | DIRECT FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS BASIC LIVING NEEDS |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 57810 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 2500 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 4383 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 7683 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 66953 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 6052 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 13377 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 92610 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 12066 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 90766 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | VETSTRONGINC.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 96280 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 93067 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 57135 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 72254 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 72461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 391197 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 538 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 538 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.99860 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 391197 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 96280 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 93067 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 57135 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 72254 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 72461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 391197 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 391735 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Activity Grants awarded to other Grantee varies Amount 8,804 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description AmountAdvertising 1,300Corp filings 770Education 109Meals 89Insurance 1,973Office Expenses 2,382Payroll Taxes 6,292 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Description AmountPrior Period Adjustment (8,772) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Description of other expenses Part I line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | AMY L WERNICKI |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TreasurerFinance Directo |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8605846258 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-07-05 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | VETERANS STRONG COMMUNITY CENTER |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | VETE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 823194091 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/InCareOfNm | 0 | % Amy l Wernicki |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 8605846258 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 111 NORTH MAIN STREET |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BRISTOL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CT |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 06010 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 272481166 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | L & R Tax Specialists LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 37 West Center St Suite 208 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Southington |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CT |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 06489 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8604260636 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-07-25 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | ELIJAH SOUZA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-07-25T16:38:19-04:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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