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Leave no Veteran Behind

LEAVE NO VETERAN BEHIND (LNVB) IS A NATIONAL 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT INVESTS IN VETERANS TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES THORUGH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, TRANSITIONAL JOBS, AND OUR VETERAN EDUCATIONAL …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Leave no Veteran Behind

Leave no Veteran Behind is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 352302320.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Leave no veteran behind (lnvb) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that invests in veterans to build better communities thorugh employment training, transitional jobs, and our veteran educational debt relief scholarship. Lnvb invests in heroes who have served their country honorably and who seek to continue their service as assets in communities across america.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2021 · IRS 990 (FY2021)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Leave no Veteran Behind with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Leave no Veteran Behind draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Leave no Veteran Behind is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 352302320. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Leave no Veteran Behind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352302320. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Leave no Veteran Behind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Leave no Veteran Behind is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 10 West 35th Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Leave no Veteran Behind has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Leave no Veteran Behind is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Leave no Veteran Behind. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Leave no Veteran Behind holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Leave no Veteran Behind is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 352302320. Leave no Veteran Behind is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Leave no Veteran Behind are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Leave no Veteran Behind is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352302320, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
66

Leadership

From FY2021 filing

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Eli W•••••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 20 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Leave no Veteran Behind

What is Leave no Veteran Behind?
Leave no Veteran Behind is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Leave no Veteran Behind is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.0 million. EIN: 352302320.
When was Leave no Veteran Behind founded?
Leave no Veteran Behind was founded in 2008.
Who leads Leave no Veteran Behind?
Eli Williamson serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Leave no Veteran Behind located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Leave no Veteran Behind's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Leave no Veteran Behind trustworthy?
Leave no Veteran Behind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Leave no Veteran Behind's registration number?
IRS EIN: 352302320.
What is Leave no Veteran Behind's website?
https://www.leavenoveteranbehind.org