Vets Retreat Virginia Inc
EIN: 85-4402876
Mission
Vets' Retreat Virginia, Inc. is organized exclusively for the charitable purpose of providing services that reduce or eliminate the effects of depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts in the Veteran, active Military, and First Responder communities by providing education, counseling, training, social and volunteer opportunities, and other organized and free-form activities. Family members of the foregoing and volunteers are eligible for all services provided, both in furtherance of these purposes directly, and as an additional benefit to the primary audience.
Notes from the nonprofit
See our website at www.vetsretreatvirginia.org
Ruling year
2021
Founder
Jeffrey Marriott
Main address
11578 EMBERS CT
RESTON, VA 20191 USA
EIN
85-4402876
Education
Health
Public safety
Sports and recreation
Human services
Population served
Military personnel
Veterans
Emergency responders
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Health and Wellness
Education, training, counseling, organized activities
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
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
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
We have a small number of continuing clients, while others only contact us one time.
Number of new clients within the past 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Most consultations are one-time, however we seek to build relationships for future consultations for additional peer support.
Number of patient consultations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We run a 24 hour toll free hotline for peer support and referrals. Most clients only contact once, however, we seek to build relationships for our clients to feel comfortable calling us in the future.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To reduce or eliminate the effects of depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts in the Veteran, active Military, First Responder communities and their families by providing education, counseling, training, social and volunteer opportunities, and other organized and free-form activities. To also have programs for morale and outreach.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To have a facility open 24/7 with no reservations needed that will have outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities along with providing counseling, educational and other resources. Along with social and volunteer opportunities. For morale and outreach to have programs were we go to hospitals or the homes to deliver care packages in the case of traumatic events, injuries or loss, or send care packages for morale/encouragement.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have started our Family morale program handing out bags with arts and crafts supplies, as well as books mainly ones that help children understand PTSD their parents may have. We are also beginning our care package program for the children of our military/first responders in the case of a traumatic events, loss or injuries were we will deliver or send comfort care packages.
In additional we have gathered a extensive list of resources that we use to make referrals in the event their is a need in the community.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve all veterans, all active duty military, first responders, their families and our volunteers.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Website updates to clarify questions and answers.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, 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 engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve
Financials
Financial documents
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Vets Retreat Virginia Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $11,915 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,915 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $11,537 |
| Administration | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $11,537 |
Vets Retreat Virginia Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,506 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
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| Net Assets | $2,506 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Founder
Jeffrey Marriott
21 year Army Veteran
Federal Government Civilian Employee
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Vets Retreat Virginia Inc
Board of directorsas of 04/06/2023
Board of directors data
Jeffrey Marriott
Vets’ Retreat Virginia, Inc.
Norman Marriott
Vets’ Retreat Virginia
John Selfe
Vets' Retreat Virginia
Board leadership practices
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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? No -
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? No -
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
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 09/02/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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