Veterans Outreach Center Inc
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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.
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Mission
Provide supportive services to U.S. veterans and their families.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- 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 + methodologyVeterans 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Veterans Outreach Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161137379. 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.
Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. 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 large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Veterans Outreach Center Inc 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Veterans Outreach Center hosting community yard sale fundraiser - Bonners Ferry Herald
Veterans Outreach Center hosts 'Vets with Pets' program - WUHF
Veterans Outreach Center hosts 'Vets with Pets' program - 13wham.com
PROGRESS Veterans Outreach Center grows, plans new home - Bonners Ferry Herald
Veterans Outreach Center to host ‘Run for Veterans’ April 11 - KWQC
7 After 6: Watertown veterans outreach center moves locations, expands services - WWNY
7 After 6: Watertown veterans outreach center moves locations, expands services - WWNY
Veterans Outreach Center still seeking funding for homeless veterans’ employment program - WHEC.com
QC Veterans Outreach Center to host 4th annual fundraiser during Army‑Navy game - KWQC
Veterans Outreach Center seeks Volunteer Ambassadors for Cape & Islands - Wicked Local
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1979
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, NY, United States.
- What is Veterans Outreach Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Veterans Outreach Center Inc trustworthy?
- Veterans Outreach Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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