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Vetgroup Inc.
Forked River NJ | IRS ruling year: 1990 | EIN: 22-2840165 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
The Vetwork Program, now Vetwork, A Program of Vetgroup, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The miss ... (More)
Rating Information
Good
This charity's score is 76%, earning it a Three-Star rating.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
Historical Ratings 
Proceed with Caution - Alleged EmbezzlementOn September 25, 2020, nj.com reported on a material diversion of assets reported to have allegedly taken place at [CHARITY NAME] in an article titled, "Trio took extra payments, stole thousands from N.J. veterans nonprofit, authorities say." For more information regarding this matter, please see nj.com article.
- On October 28, 2021, The Orange County Prosecutors Office published an article titled "FORMER EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATION INDICTED FOR THEFT." For more information, please see The Orange County Prosecutors Office article
- On February 4, 2022, The Asbury Park Press published an article titled "'Still rebuilding trust': Lacey veterans charity comes back with good work after arrests." For more information, please see The Asbury Park Press article
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points
Independent Board Size - 4 independent members10 out of 10 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Missing0 out of 7 points
Whistleblower Policy - Missing0 out of 7 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing0 out of 7 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 3 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.18%15 out of 15 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 81.42%25 out of 25 points
Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
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Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available