KLINE VETERANS FUND

Every Veteran family deserves a place to call home.

aka Kline Veterans Fund   |   Las Vegas, NV   |  http://klineveteransfund.org/

Mission

The Kline Veterans Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides critical financial assistance and other support to homeless, at-risk and indigent Veteran families in Southern Nevada.

Ruling year info

2012

President

Stephen Seiden

Main address

7881 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 165

Las Vegas, NV 89117 USA

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EIN

45-2285031

NTEE code info

Low-Cost Temporary Housing (includes Youth Hostels) (L40)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Veterans make up nearly 10% of the homeless population nationwide and unfortunately, that number is even higher here in Southern Nevada. With the number of homeless Veterans on the rise, the need for assistance is even greater.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Homes for the Brave

Rent and mortgage assistance for veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness due to unexpected financial hardship.

Population(s) Served
Veterans
Families

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Average number of service recipients per month

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people, Homeless people, Veterans, People with disabilities, Seniors

Related Program

Homes for the Brave

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of people no longer living in unsafe or substandard housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Veterans, People with disabilities, Seniors, Military personnel, Homeless people

Related Program

Homes for the Brave

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of Veteran evictions stopped

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Veterans, People with disabilities, Seniors, Military personnel, Children and youth

Related Program

Homes for the Brave

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of homebuyers/tenants with low incomes receiving housing subsidies as a result of the nonprofit's efforts

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Veterans, Military personnel, People with disabilities, Seniors

Related Program

Homes for the Brave

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The primary focus of Kline Veterans Fund is to provide emergency assistance to those veteran families who are experiencing homelessness or who are in imminent risk of losing their homes.

We provide funding to support housing stabilization for Veterans and their families in three programs; help for indigent Veterans, participation in HUD1 leveraged housing and supportive services for Veterans who are transitioning back into civil society and dedicated space for female Veterans and their children in a supportive shelter environment.

Our Board of Directors is comprised 100% of Veterans who provide unique peer to peer connection and support for our clients. Our community partners and partner VSO's work together to ensure local Veterans have access to the services and programs they need.

Key Activities 2020 Outputs
• Housing 115 months of rent paid; 3,700 nights of shelter provided
• Rapid Rehousing 30 security deposits procured safe permanent housing
• Temporary Shelter 260 bed nights paid to get veterans off the street/car
• Utility Assistance 30 metered utilities prevented from disconnection
• Scholarships 3 college scholarships to veteran dependent students
• Service Dogs 3 service dogs trained for veterans with PTSD and mobility issues
• Support Services 700 pairs of socks distributed to veterans in assisted living facilities and hospice

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Veterans of the United States military services

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.),

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    Due to Covid 19 our application process went digital and applications are completed online; we realized that not everyone applying for our program has access to a computer or the internet so we adapted other options to ensure everyone has access.

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,

  • How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?

    It helps to ensure we are aligned with partners who share our mission and goals.

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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KLINE VETERANS FUND

Board of directors
as of 7/26/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Stephen Seiden

Morton Friedlander

Lester Sherman

Stephen Weiner

Lori Bordman

Stephen Weiner

Alan Malkoff

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 07/26/2021

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? GuideStar partnered on this section with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person with a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 07/26/2021

Policies and practices developed in partnership with Equity in the Center, a project that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems within the social sector to increase racial equity. Learn more

Data
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.