NATION'S FINEST, FORMERLY KNOWN AS VIETNAM VETERANS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND FORMERLY DOING BUSINESS VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS OF AMERICA (VRCA) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1972. NATION'S FINEST OFFERS COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WITH 14 SERVICES CENTERS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND NEVADA, WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE COMPLEX REALITIES OF VETERANS' ISSUES AND WORK DILIGENTLY TO DESIGN INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, WHICH RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF VETERANS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in California.
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $30k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $890
- Base
- $124k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $30k
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO (thru 08/24) 75th to 90th percentile | $227k | — | $30k | $7k | $281k $299k |
Chief Data and Compliance Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $159k | — | — | $21k | $191k $203k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $171k | — | — | $890 | $183k $195k |
Administrative Officer (thru 07/24) Officer (Unspecified) | $124k | — | $30k | $8k | $171k $182k |
Community Programs Administrator Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $143k $152k |
Social Work Administrator Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $141k $150k |
Regional Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $129k $137k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATION'S FINEST equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 14%
from 2023
From $327k in 2023 to $281k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 23%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 11% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NATION'S FINEST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATION'S FINEST earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NATION'S FINEST received $280,560 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATION'S FINEST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATION'S FINEST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATION'S FINEST equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are NATION'S FINEST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NATION'S FINEST reported $38.8M in total revenue and $39.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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