Charities United States Community Development Veterans Outreach Center Inc
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Veterans Outreach Center Inc

Provide supportive services to U.S. veterans and their families.

Rochester, NY EIN 161137379 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Veterans Outreach Center Inc

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. in Rochester, NY provides comprehensive veteran services including housing, employment, wellness, legal resources, and basic needs—all at no cost with respect and compassion.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Provide supportive services to U.S. veterans and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.48%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Veterans Outreach Center Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 161137379. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Veterans Outreach Center Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Veterans Outreach Center Inc has $7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Veterans Outreach Center Inc is classified as a Community Development 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 $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Veterans Outreach Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. in Rochester, NY provides comprehensive veteran services including housing, employment, wellness, legal resources, and basic needs—all at no cost with respect and compassion. Veterans Outreach Center Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Veterans Outreach Center Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Veterans Outreach Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Veterans Outreach Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161137379, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Laura Heltz
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrian H•••
Board Member (Dec only)
BE
Bernie S••••••••
Treasurer
DO
Don R••••
Vice-Chairman
DR
Dr P•••• Z•••••••••
Board Member (Started 5/2023)
DY
Dylan P•••••
Board Member
EL
Ellen A••••
Board Chair
FA
Fabian R•••••
Board Member (Ended 10/2023)
JE
Jeffery B••••••••
Board Member (Ended 10/22)
JE
Jessie G•••••••
Corporate Counsel
JI
Jim M••••
Board Member
JO
Joe R•••••
Board Member
JO
John D••••••
Board Member (Ended 10/22)
JO
Joseph C•••••
Secretary
KR
Kristie R••••••••••••••
Board Member (Ended 5/2023)
LA
Laura H••••
Executive Director
LA
Laura S•••••••
Executive Director
MA
Marvin P•••••••• J•
Board Member
MA
Matthew L•••••
Board Member
RO
Robert J•••••
Treasurer
SE
Sean M•••••••
Board Member (Started 5/2023)
SU
Susan A••••
Board Member (Until 4/21)
YA
Yashira R••••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Veterans Outreach Center Inc This page 79 $6.6 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Veterans Outreach Center Inc

What is Veterans Outreach Center Inc?
Veterans Outreach Center Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. in Rochester, NY provides comprehensive veteran services including housing, employment, wellness, legal resources, and basic needs—all at no cost with respect and compassion.
When was Veterans Outreach Center Inc founded?
Veterans Outreach Center Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Veterans Outreach Center Inc?
Laura Heltz serves as Executive Director.
Where is Veterans Outreach Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Veterans Outreach Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Veterans Outreach Center Inc trustworthy?
Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong 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 Veterans Outreach Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161137379.
What is Veterans Outreach Center Inc's website?
http://www.vocroc.org