Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.


bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023, and ending 12-31-2023
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 2117
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code St Augustine, FL320852117
D Employer identification number

27-1971825
E Telephone number

(904) 687-5668
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bullethttp://veteranscouncilsjc.org/J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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(   ) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 144,449
Part
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 136,869
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 0
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 0
4 Investment income .................................... 4 6,807
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a 423
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 154
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 269
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8 350
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 144,295
.
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10 87,593
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11 0
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 0
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 0
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 1,497
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 1,601
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 3,352
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 94,043
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 50,252
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 126,803
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 177,055
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2023)
Form 990-EZ (2023)
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Part Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
118,902
22
165,222
23Land and buildings....................
0
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
8,121
24
11,889
25Total assets......................
127,023
25
177,111
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
220
26
56
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
126,803
27
177,055
Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The Primary Exempt Purpose of the Veterans' Council is to be the voice of Veterans in and for St. Johns County, FL. The objective of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, Florida is to be of assistance to all veterans who have served in any of the military branches of service of the United States of America.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Since COVID-19's effect on the economy, the program costs resulting from requests from qualifying Veterans and other referring social service agencies continued to grow substantially (from $29,786 in 2021, $53,123 in 2022 to a record total of $83,232 in 2023 (including those incurred to support the St. Johns and Putnam Counties' Veterans' Treatment Court. Part III Line 29 separately reports on the Veterans' Treatment Court program. In 2023, Vets 4 Vets of St. Augustine, Inc., an un-related §501(c)(3) public charity, wound down operations with the Veterans' Council receiving its' remaining assets ($19,555 in cash, and an inventory of medical assistance devices, which are stored in a U-Haul facility). As noted in the 2022 information return, Veterans' exempt organizations which previously supported Vets 4 Vets of St. Augustine, Inc. now provide additional financial support to the Veterans' Council. The Veterans' Council also partnered with St. Johns Care Connect, Inc. dba Flagler Health+ Care Connect (now a part of the University of Florida Health System), accepting referrals from Care Connect to provide a Continuum of Care to Veterans and their families. Efforts focus upon Homeless Prevention, including transitional housing. See Schedule C to Form 990-EZ for subsequent events which may reduce the daily cost incurred by the Veterans' Council to provide Temporary Lodging Assistance to Veterans. The Veterans' Council made more than 225 separate disbursements to assist Veterans in 2023, providing Rental Assistance ($16,883); Temporary Lodging Assistance ($9,203); Miscellaneous Aid < $150 each ($4,126); Utility Assistance ($4,089); Transportation & Motor Vehicle Repair Assistance ($2,966); Direct Food Aid ($1,850); Medical Assistive Device Storage ($1,633 as expense not grant); Housing Repair & Maintenance ($1,000); Delinquent Storage Fees to enable a Veteran to recover his household goods ($782); Residential Substance Abuse Treatment ($600); and Property Tax ($437). Grants were also made to local organizations assisting Veterans; United Way of Northeast Florida ($1,322 to assist an active-duty sailor) and Home Again St. Johns, Inc. ($500). The Veterans' Council also received the donation of a motor vehicle; after repairs, this vehicle was given to a Veteran at no cost, with the Veterans' Council paying for the vehicle registration ($176). A food bank also funded by the Veterans' Council was instituted at the St. Johns County Veterans' Service Office.
(Grants $ 45,784) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 47,417
29 January 18, 2024 marked the seventh anniversary of the St. Johns & Putnam County Veterans' Treatment Court ("VTC"). 2023 Grants made by the Veterans' Council to the VTC, agencies contracted by the VTC, and VTC Participants for the following: $3,313 in direct incentives to Participants; $2,811 for DUI retraining and monitoring, including SCRAM device rentals for participants' vehicles, $2,242 for temporary lodging while awaiting transfer to more permanent residences; $1,786 in mortgage assistance; $1,200 to purchase gas and supermarket food gift cards; $220 to pay Court Fees for indigent Participants; $53 in transportation assistance, as well as replenishing the Court's inventory of VTC Challenge Coins, $940 and providing Mentors with uniforms, $670. Motivational incentives are issued to VTC participants as they demonstrate progress. Each VTC Participant is matched with a Veteran "Battle Buddy" who serves as a Mentor, and is available 24/7 should a Participant need support. The Veterans' Council provides a Mentor Coordinator and cell phone plans for Participants who require them as a condition of enrollment in the Court. The Veterans' Council provides incentives administered by the Veterans' Treatment Court: Every participant is promoted through five phases. Participants are awarded a dog tag tied to each phase promotion. Challenge coins designed and created for VTC, are awarded at graduation. Gift cards awarded for achieving program goals and special accomplishments. Participant Financial Aid: Veterans Council assists Participants in financial need. All Participants were evaluated for substance abuse disorder and/or mental health and received recommended treatment. All Participants who were recommended for inpatient treatment received effective and timely treatment, either through VA or through community providers. Homeless or quasi homeless Participants were secured housing either through VA HUD-VASH, or at appropriate sober living facilities. The expenses itemized above do not include grants or benefits paid to, or on behalf of, VTC graduates. Those expenses are reported on Part III Line 28.
(Grants $ 13,235) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a 16,240
30 The Veterans' Council, in conjunction with the Ancient City Chapter, Military Officers' Association of America, sponsors patriotic events throughout the year, emphasizing VietNam Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Veterans' Day and Wreaths Across America events. These observances usually occur at the St. Augustine National Cemetery, the exception being Veterans' Day, which is a major event held at Anastasia Baptist Church. Attendance at these events ranges up to 1,200 in the audience. Most expenses relate to the Nov. 11 event. The VietNam Travelling Wall was rented from the Patriot Guard Riders, which received a grant of $1,600. The presentation of the grant to the St. Johns County Center for the Arts' Chorus for the 2023 event was delayed until 2024 and not included in this report. The War on Terror pins purchased for the 2022 Veterans' Day presentation (cancelled due to an impending hurricane) were awarded in 2023 (cost $1,120). Technical support was provided by Anastasia Baptist staff (cost $350). Printing a formal program, which included speakers' biographies and honored the Veterans' Council's former Vice Chairman, SGM Ray Quinn, FL National Guard, retired, who attended his last public event before his death, at a cost of $349. Other expenses relate to the Wreaths Across America events in December and January. The Veterans' Council solicits donations on behalf of the national Wreaths Across America organization; these donations are made through the WreathsAcrossAmerica.Org website and/or checks made payable to Wreaths Across America and mailed to the Veterans' Council. For donations received by check, the Veterans' Council volunteers send thank you notes. The printed program cost $301; other printing, postage and office supplies cost $288; refreshments for volunteers $110; postage $96 and other meeting expenses $44.
(Grants $ 1,600) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a 4,278
Projects not specifically assigned to a Specific Program, are treated as Generally Unrestricted Expenses, included Grants of $15,797 with related expenses of $1,225 (total cost $17,022) and consisted of the following expenditures. (1) $4,500 Grant to the Support Committee at Jacksonville National Cemetery to enable the Jacksonville Ladies to replace their worn-out golf cart. (2) Veterans' Transition Shelter (coming in 2024); Grants $1,785, Expenses $2,666, (3) St. Augustine - Palm Coast Navy League Council Grant $1,725 for Sea Scouts new uniforms, (4) Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii Grant $1,050 to aid those affected by the Maui fires (5) $1,060 Grant to Global Walk to sponsor a patriotic concern at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. (6) A $1,000 Grant to the Veterans' Heritage Project. (7) A $1,000 Grant to St Johns Housing Partnership, to aid in the renovation of a disabled Veterans' bathroom. (8) A $1,000 Grant to assist a disabled Putnam County Veteran whose family including special needs children was evicted because their landlord sold their home. (9) A $500 Grant to We Can Be Heroes, to sponsor a luncheon for the homeless at the Jacksonville Clara White Mission (10) A $500 Grant to Home Again St. Johns, Inc. (11) A $500 Grant to the Putnam County Veterans' Service Office. (12) A $500 Grant to the Duval County Veterans' Council. (13) Purchase U.S. and POW/MIA flags to be display at St. Johns County's Veterans' Service Office. (14) A $300 Grant to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, to commemorate Veterans on their new brick walk. (15) A $300 Grant to advertise in the Ancient City Chapter, MOAA's St. Augustine Convention program and yearbook (net proceeds from their convention were donated to the Veterans' Council). (16) $200 Grant to provide medical co-payments for Veterans' medical services not available from the U.S. D.V.A. (16) $177 to purchase picnic tables for the Leo C. Chase Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. Other Miscellaneous program expenses, each $150 or less, total $2,336.
(Grants $ 16,097) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
19,658
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 87,593
Part
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
William Dudley  
 
Chairman
25 0 0 0
Ronald Birchall  
 
Vice Chairman
2 0 0 0
John Mountcastle  
 
Treasurer
10 0 0 0
Michael Rothfeld  
 
Secretary
5 0 0 0
Gerald Dedge  
 
Director
2 0 0 0
Bill Jefferson  
 
Chaplain/Director
2 0 0 0
no other  
 
officers or directors
0 0 0 0
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Part
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletFL
42a The organization's books are in care of bulletJohn Mountcastle
Telephone no.bullet (904) 687-5668


Located at bulletPO Box 2117St Augustine, FL ZIP + 4 bullet320852117
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. Click to see attachment
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46
 
No
Part
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment
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.......................
47
Yes
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet

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Form 990-EZ (2023)

Additional Data


Software ID: 23018249
Software Version: v1.00

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 17,471 56,769 47,850 120,896 129,521 372,507
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 250 250 250 500 500 1,750
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 17,721 57,019 48,100 121,396 130,021 374,257
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 9,454
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 364,803
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 17,721 57,019 48,100 121,396 130,021 374,257
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 0 0 0 0 6,807 6,807
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 500 0 0 0 0 500
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 373 190 589 196 269 1,617
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 383,181
12
12
0
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.204 %
15
15
92.869 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 


Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 5(f) In 2023, excluded $50,000 bequest received, as Unusual Grant. This amount was excluded from tabulation of 2%.
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 2024 Net income $269 from fundraising through 50-50 drawings; $350 from credit card rebates
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023


Additional Data


Software ID: 23018249
Software Version: v1.00
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number
27-1971825
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Software ID: 23018249
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2022

Schedule C (Form 990) 2022
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 0  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 0  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 0  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 0  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
0  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 0  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 0 0 0 0 0
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
0
c Total lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 0 0 0 0
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
0
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
Schedule C (Form 990) 2022


Schedule C (Form 990) 2022
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-A, Line 1a Subsequent Events: The Veterans' Council successfully lobbied the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners for this grant. On February 29, 2024, Home Again St. Johns, Inc., an un-related §501(c)(3) public charity, closed on the purchase of Old Town Inn's real property after receiving a three million dollar ($3,000,000) grant through the Florida Department of Military Affairs. After negotiating a purchase price of approximately two point four million dollars ($2,400,000), there is a six hundred thousand dollar ($600,000) fund to fully rehabilitate and improve each of the existing motel units for the temporary use of Veterans and their families. While the Veterans' Council will provide financial and other support, the operation of this facility, to be known as Veterans Village, A Home For Heroes ("Veterans' Village") will be the responsibility of Home Again St. Johns, Inc. On April 16, 2024, at the request of the Veterans' Council, the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners approved the reallocation of $124,652 from the St. Johns County Veterans Services Homeless Veterans Housing Assistance Program as a grant to Home Again St. Johns, Inc. to provide case management and wrap around services to Veterans residing in Veterans' Village.
Schedule C, Part II-A, Line A The Veterans' Council of St. Johns County, Inc. continues to meet the Expenditure Test, with a zero dollar ($0) average of the total direct lobbying and grassroots lobbying expenditures over more the past four years. The focus of these 2023 lobbying efforts was to continue efforts as noted in the next paragraph and to obtain legislative approval for and funding to establish a temporary lodging facility for homeless, unhoused and at-risk Veterans and their families, while they await qualification for and local availability of federally-subsidized long-term housing, and to work with Home Again St. Johns, Inc. to dedicate two of the eight units specifically for Veterans, at a transition shelter facility funded by a 2022 St. Johns County grant of two million, two hundred eighty thousand dollars ($2,280,000) using American Rescue Plan Act funds and to be constructed in 2024. The Veterans' Council filed Form 5768 Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization to Make Expenditures to Influence Legislation with the IRS for tax year ending December 31, 2011; this election is valid for all subsequent tax years. Since January 1, 2011, the Veterans' Council has reported its' activities, at a zero dollar ($0) total cost. During 2023, elected officials and Federal and Florida State and Local Agencies were contacted to continue support for (a) the St. Johns & Putnam County Veterans' Treatment Court, (b) support the completion of "Patriot Place", a St. Johns County Housing Partnership, Inc. effort to provide individual, one-bedroom residential apartments for six "at risk" Veterans who are already residents of St. Johns County, where the Veterans would also receive individual case management for the duration of their residence as they assimilate back into society, (c) ensure that a sufficient number of units at San Marcos Heights (another new income-restricted development) were dedicated to deserving Veterans, (d) provide grants and expedited approvals to establish the transition shelter and to purchase a temporary lodging facility identified in late 2023. While the Veterans' Council provided a strong voice for these programs, the Veterans' Council does not have the internal resources to properly manage residential facilities. Rather, the Veterans' Council has worked closely with St. Johns Housing Partnership. Inc., and Home Again St. Johns, Inc. Both are currently recognized as exempt organizations under §501(c)(3). It is the intent that any grants awarded as a result of the Veterans' Council's lobbying effort for items (b), (c) and (d) above would go directly to either St. Johns Housing Partnership, Inc. or Home Again St. Johns, Inc. These three organizations do not comprise an Affiliated Group. Each of these organizations is NOT bound by one of the other organization's decisions on legislative issues, nor are there a material number of interlocking members of any organization's governing board.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST JOHNS COUNTY INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1971825
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Description;Amount^Credit Card Rebates;350^Total;350^
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 During 2023, the Veterans' Council of St. Johns County, Inc. ("SJCVC" "Veterans' Council") received substantially more requests for assistance to qualified Veterans, not only from the Veterans themselves, but also from local referring agencies which lacked appropriate resources to provide prompt and appropriate aid. The Veterans' Council provided grants and similar aid in the following categories (financial details appear in the Schedule O comments for lines 28-31): American and POW/MIA flags presented to St. Johns County Veterans' Service Office ("SJC VSO") and County Administrator; Assistance to Veterans in Need (including Participants in the St. Johns and Putnam County Veterans' Treatment Court, consisting primarily of Food (gift cards and provisioning the SJC VSO Pantry), Housing (home repair, temporary lodging assistance, rents and moving expenses), Medical Copays, Property Taxes, Transportation (gas cards, auto insurance, loan, registration and repair payments, donations of motor vehicles), Utilities (electric, sewer and water payments); Grants specific to Veterans' Treatment Court (court fees, DUI tracking fees, incentives), Wreaths Across America at the St. Augustine National Cemetery; Storage and Distribution of donated furniture and medical assistive devices; Jacksonville National Cemetery Support Committee, St. Augustine - Palm Coast Navy League Council, Putnam County Veterans' Service Office, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii (for Maui fire victims) Leo C. Chase U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in St. Augustine, St. Johns Housing Partnership, Inc. and Home Again St. Johns, Inc. Approximately 275 transactions benefited more than 100 Veterans in 2023.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Goverenment Registration Fees;189|Recognition Awards;70|Bank Fees Credit Card PayPal and Zettle Processing;207|Computer Data Security;461|Website Maintenance;930|Liability Insurance;927|990 Electronic Tax Filing transaction fee;41|Planning and administrative meeting expenses;226|Advertising and Promotion of Special Events;300|Rounding;1^Total;3352^
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 22 Funds in excess of currently-forecast needs have been invested in a short-term money market fund which are available upon demand. Cash may include the uninvested assets (if any) of The William Dudley Foundation, a component of The Veterans' Council of St. Johns County, Inc. which is intended to provide an restricted funds investment vehicle, with income used to support specific programs of the Veterans' Council. For this reporting period, both the opening and closing cash balances attributable to the William Dudley Foundation were zero.
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Prepaid Expenses;1327|Tangible Assets for SJHP Projects;2000|Dudley Foundation Treasury I Bonds;8562^Total;11889^
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;56^Total;56^
Schedule B, Part I During 2023, the Veterans' Council of St. Johns County, Inc. received multiple contributions properly characterized as "Qualified Charitable Distributions" ("QCD") where the donor, aged 701/2 or older at the time of donation, opted to direct the Custodian of the donor's IRA retirement plan to directly remit a specified sum to a "Qualified Charity" (e.g., the Veterans' Council), as currently permitted by the IRS. By following this procedure, the QCD donation is not subject to federal taxation, but commensurately, the QCD donation may not be listed by the donor as a charitable contribution deduction, should the donor elect to itemize deductions on Form 1040 or 1040-SR Schedule A. The IRS instructions for this part of Schedule B are vague concerning whose name and address should appear. Were the funds withheld and forwarded by an Employer, the Employer's name and address should be utilized in this part (the Employer would note the amount of the charitable contribution on the Employee's W-2 in Box 14. But IRA Custodians are instructed to include the entire amount of the QCD on the retiree's 1099-R but make no reference that a portion (or all) of the amount reported is a QCD. Instead, the donor enters the entire amount on the 1040 (or 1040-SR) Line 4, then subtracts the QCD from the 1040 (or 1040-SR) Line 4b, entering "QCD" adjacent to Line 4b. The Veterans' Council has provided each donor with acknowledgement of their donation. As these letters are not provided to the IRS, it would appear that, in an abundance of caution, it is more appropriate to include the donor of the QCD's name and address, rather than that of the Custodian, to afford the IRS the opportunity to "match" the QCD reported by the donor of the QCD on the donor's 1040 (or 1040-SR) with the QCD received by the Veterans' Council. However, as the instructions also refer to the remitter, Schedule B has been completed using information on the agent remitting the donation to the Veterans' Council. As permitted by the IRS, Schedule B is not included in the Veterans' Council's Form 990-EZ package made publicly available on our website.
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Schedule O (Form 990) 2023


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