# Public-interest work that helps people move forward

> ESBE Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing veteran support and public-interest access to government-facing services.

Canonical: https://esbeincorporated.org/

Last updated: 2026-09-22

## About

ESBE Incorporated builds practical tools and clear information for veterans and people navigating government-facing services.

AIVA Claims is a program of ESBE Incorporated. ESBE Tech provides separate technical infrastructure. ESBE is independent and does not speak for or act on behalf of any government agency.

## Our mission

Public systems should be easier to use when the stakes are high.

We make information easier to understand and help people prepare for the next right step. Our work supports veterans and strengthens public-interest access to government-facing services through clarity, privacy, and accessible technology.

## AIVA Claims (veteran support)

Free, donor-funded help preparing your VA disability claim. You review, edit, and file everything yourself.

- Create your free account
- Upload your records
- Review your draft claim package
- File it yourself with the VA

## Public-interest services

Accessible technology and plain-language information that help people understand and use government-facing services.

## Selected civic projects

These independent public projects make government-facing information and reporting paths more understandable. They do not represent or act for a government agency.

- [Hospital Ledger — a public-good resource for exploring hospital price files published under federal transparency requirements (live)](https://hospitalledger.com)
- [SF Permit Navigator — a plain-language permit-path prototype that identifies where an official city system is required (prototype)](https://sf-permit-detector.barkleesanders.workers.dev)
- [ImproveBayArea — one public reporting form that routes Bay Area requests to the appropriate official 311 service (live)](https://improvebayarea.com)
- [NPS Report — a public tool for reporting maintenance and safety concerns through National Park Service contact paths (live)](https://nps-report.barkleesanders.workers.dev)
- [SF Income Verify — a privacy-first income-verification prototype for San Francisco affordable housing; not affiliated with MOHCD (prototype)](https://sf-income-verify.barkleesanders.workers.dev/#how-it-works)
- [Treasure Island Power — a public outage tracker documenting Treasure Island power failures and related accountability work (live)](https://www.treasureislandsfpoweroutages.com)
- [ESBE Tech — independent infrastructure projects by Barklee Sanders](https://esbe.tech)

## Transparency

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| --- | --- |
| Organization | ESBE Incorporated |
| Federal tax ID | 87-1218291 |
| Federal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Public purpose | Veteran support and public-interest access to government-facing services. |
| Program relationship | AIVA Claims is a program of ESBE Incorporated. |
| Government relationship | Independent nonprofit; not a government agency. |

- [Read the IRS determination letter](https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/dl/FinalLetter_87-1218291_ESBEINCORPORATED_05012026_v1.0.pdf)
- [Search the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search](https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/)
- [Request governance or filing information](mailto:help@esbeincorporated.org?subject=ESBE%20Incorporated%20transparency%20request)

## Contact

For public inquiries, governance requests, and nonprofit correspondence, reach us by email or phone.

Email: help@esbeincorporated.org · Phone: (802) 715-3723

ESBE Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 87-1218291. AIVA Claims is a charitable program of ESBE Incorporated. ESBE Tech is a separate for-profit technology company. ESBE Incorporated is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

## Related

- [Community — Treasure Island community work](https://esbeincorporated.org/community)
- [Donate to ESBE Incorporated](https://esbeincorporated.org/donate)
- [AIVA Claims — create your free account](https://aivaclaims.com/sign-up?utm_source=esbeincorporated.org&utm_medium=nonprofit_site&utm_campaign=programs_cta)