Disability Voices United

Organization Overview

Disability Voices United is located in Manhattan Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2017. As of 12/2021, Disability Voices United employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Voices United is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Disability Voices United generated $657.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $441.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 49.7% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DISABILITY VOICES UNITED IS DIRECTED BY AND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. WE ADVOCATE FOR CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER OUR LIVES, MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES THAT MATTER TO US, AND SYSTEMS THAT ARE EQUITABLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO US.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION & TRAININGIN 2021, DVU TRAINED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS. DVU LED THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM TO TRAIN SELF-ADVOCATES AND FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, ON LEADERSHIP SKILLS. DVU TRAINED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ON THE SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM THROUGH BI-WEEKLY MEETINGS AND AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. DVU LED MONTHLY TRAININGS ON ACCESSING COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS. ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DVU LED WEBINARS FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY, RAN VACCINE CLINICS WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED PROVIDERS, AND TRAINED COVID CONTACT TRACERS ON INTERACTIONS WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.


NARRATIVE CHANGEIN 2021, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED LED EFFORTS TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE AROUND A RANGE OF DISABILITY ISSUES AND ELIMINATE SOCIETAL ABLEISM. DVU RAN EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAD EARLY ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES THROUGH PRESS CONFERENCES AND OP-EDS IN MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS. DVU LED PROTESTS AGAINST AND CALLED FOR REFORMS OF THE LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AFTER A DEAF AND AUTISTIC MAN WAS SHOT AND PARALYZED WHILE SITTING CALMLY IN HIS HOME. DVU ALSO ISSUED A REPORT ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN THE REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM.


ADVOCACYIN 2021, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT AND ADVOCATED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEM, INCLUDING ELIMINATING RACIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES AND INCREASING OVERSIGHT AND TRANSPARENCY. DVU ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR CREATING AN OMBUDSPERSON FOR THE SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM. DVU STAFF AND BOARD TESTIFIED BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA SENATE AND ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEES AS WELL AS THE LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Judy Mark
President
$0
Diana Pastora Carson
Secretary
$0
Fernando Gomez
Vice President
$0
Stephen Hinkle
Treasurer
$0
Rick Wood
Director
$0
Vivian Haun
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $88,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$535,994
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$624,294
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $375
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $657,409

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Disability Voices United has recieved totaling $230,041.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
California Communications Access Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Strategic Planning for DVU to become a model of leadership inclusion of people with communication disabilities and a resource to other orgs

$75,000
Borealis Philanthropy

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DISABILITY VOICES UNITED

$72,000
With Foundation

San Mateo, CA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$52,450
Samuel And Helene Soref Foundation

Studio City, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM

$15,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$10,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,591
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