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EIN 82-1997192

The Landing Zone

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
City
Gaylord
State
Michigan
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
Description
VETS INC operates The Landing Zone, a MI-based community center assisting veterans with education, training, and transition to civilian life.
Also known as...
Veterans Education Training and Support; Gaylord Bowling Center; Vets Inc
Total revenues
$795,334
2023
Total expenses
$810,155
2023
Total assets
$490,532
2023
Num. employees
19
2023

Program areas at The Landing Zone

REVENUE FROM THE LANDING ZONE FAMILY RECREATION CENTER PROVIDES FOR ----- SUPPORT FOR VETERANS IN NEED -- HEALTH PHYSICAL & MENTAL: Assistance in working with the Local Veterans Administration - Completing Applications; Mentorship One on One Coaching and Counselling. LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Review of court documents Assistance in Landlord Tenant disputes Appearance in Court to help with legal issues. Writing Letters to settle legal issues. HOUSING: Assistance in contacting local housing resources completing applications for housing. TRANSPORTATION: Funds for repairs gas loan payments assistance with rides. FINANCIAL: Funds for food rent utilities Coaching Mentorship regarding Personal Finances Banking. COACHING MENTORSHIP: Space for Veteran's Organizations to meet Space for individual Veterans and others in need to gather in private to discuss issues obtain counselling and assistance for peers. receive coaching on various issues from experts.
OPERATION OF THE LANDING ZONE FAMILY RECREATION CENTER PROVIDES FOR -----TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN NEED. The Landing Zone provides Transitional Employment for individuals in the Community who are not able to get hired by a "Normal" business. TRAINING: Transitional Employees are able to receive training in a specific job that can help them move back into the Community at large. COACHING COUNSELLING: Employees are coached regarding accountability dependability responsibility the receive one on one Mentorship and Counselling regarding their performance. SALARY: Employees are paid minimum wage and they can receive Tips and possibly Bonus Pay.

Grants made by The Landing Zone

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
VFW Department of Michigan - VFW Post 1518 Ralph HolewinskiVFW Activities$5,380

Who funds The Landing Zone

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Otsego Community FoundationAutomobile Repair and Replacement for Tornado Victims$50,000
Republic National Distributing Company FoundationCommunity Service$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$16

Personnel at The Landing Zone

NameTitleCompensation
Tony SharkeyVice President Executive Director$60,000
Richard L EdmondsLegal Counsel and Secretary$0
Ronald LebourdaisPresident$0
Stephen RalstonTreasurer$0
James StewardPast Treasurer of the Board$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Landing Zone

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,582
Program services$762,920
Investment income and dividends$4,128
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$256
Net rental income$1
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$752
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$6,191
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$10,504
Total revenues$795,334

Form 990s for The Landing Zone

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-23990View PDF
2022-122023-03-28990View PDF
2021-122022-05-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-08-09990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Landing Zone

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Serving Area Military Veterans and WidowsMassillon, OH$497,482
Retrieving FreedomSedalia, MO$2,222,445
K9S On The Front LinePortland, ME$335,012
Northwest Battle BuddiesBattle Ground, WA$1,884,902
Soldiers 6Inver Grove Heights, MN$473,386
Ageless Aviation Dreams FoundationCarson City, NV$545,250
Fidos for FreedomLaurel, MD$242,292
Working Dogs for VetsLawrenceburg, TN$299,788
Independence for VeteransBedminster, NJ$383,925
The Freedom FoundationCedar Rapids, IA$533,503
Data update history
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Republic National Distributing Company Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Otsego Community Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsMilitary and veteran charitiesHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1200 Gornick Ave PO Box 1063
Gaylord, MI 49734
County
Otsego County, MI
Website URL
milandingzone.com 
Phone
(616) 240-3014
IRS details
EIN
82-1997192
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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