Voices For Children
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 83
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 12/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-3786047
Organization Overview
Voices For Children is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Voices For Children employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voices For Children 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 06/2021, Voices For Children generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOICES FOR CHILDREN (VFC) RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES OVER 1,300 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO SERVE AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) AND IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED BY THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF SAN DIEGO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THESE CASA SERVICES. VFC WAS FOUNDED IN 1980 IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AND SINCE 2015, HAS ALSO OPERATED THE CASA PROGRAM FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY. CASA VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND INTERFACING WITH THE PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS YEAR IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, VOICES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED ADVOCACY TO NEARLY 2,000 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS CASA VOLUNTEERS AND CASE LIAISONS AND CONDUCTED A THOROUGH NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR 1,167 CHILDREN WHO ENTERED FOSTER CARE. IN ADDITION, 467 CHILDREN IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARE BEING SERVED BY CASAS. CASAS WORK CLOSELY WITH VFC STAFF TO PREPARE REPORTS FOR EACH JUVENILE COURT HEARING, AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE CASE PLANS FOR THE CHILDREN. THIS INFORMATION HELPS SUPERIOR COURT DEPENDENCY JUDGES MAKE THE MOST INFORMED DECISIONS TO HELP EACH CHILD BE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUCCESSFUL. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR VFC CASAS AND CASE LIAISONS PREPARE AND SUBMIT THOUSANDS OF REPORTS TO THE JUVENILE COURT JUDGES OVERSEEING THE CASES OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THOSE REPORTS PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON THE CHILDREN, THEIR PROGRESS, AND THEIR NEEDS.
VOICES FOR CHILDREN (VFC) RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES OVER 1,300 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO SERVE AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) AND IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED BY THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF SAN DIEGO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THESE CASA SERVICES. VFC WAS FOUNDED IN 1980 IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AND SINCE 2015, HAS ALSO OPERATED THE CASA PROGRAM FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY. CASA VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND INTERFACING WITH THE PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. THIS YEAR IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, VOICES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED ADVOCACY TO NEARLY 2,000 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS CASA VOLUNTEERS AND CASE LIAISONS AND CONDUCTED A THOROUGH NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR 1,167 CHILDREN WHO ENTERED FOSTER CARE. IN ADDITION, 467 CHILDREN IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARE BEING SERVED BY CASAS. CASAS WORK CLOSELY WITH VFC STAFF TO PREPARE REPORTS FOR EACH JUVENILE COURT HEARING, AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE CASE PLANS FOR THE CHILDREN. THIS INFORMATION HELPS SUPERIOR COURT DEPENDENCY JUDGES MAKE THE MOST INFORMED DECISIONS TO HELP EACH CHILD BE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUCCESSFUL. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR VFC CASAS AND CASE LIAISONS PREPARE AND SUBMIT THOUSANDS OF REPORTS TO THE JUVENILE COURT JUDGES OVERSEEING THE CASES OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THOSE REPORTS PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON THE CHILDREN, THEIR PROGRESS, AND THEIR NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Douglas Preisdent/ceo | Officer | 50 | $215,502 |
Jessica Munoz Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $120,773 |
Stephen Moore Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $119,932 |
James Scoffin CFO | Officer | 40 | $72,998 |
Rebecca Rader Officer | Officer | 40 | $69,983 |
Anneelise Goetz ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $606,240 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,851,427 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,310,436 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $493,222 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,768,103 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$410 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $754,067 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,546,295 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $78,888 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $684,794 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,741 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,564,633 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $282,751 |
| Payroll taxes | $316,656 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,484 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,228 |
| Advertising and promotion | $162,211 |
| Office expenses | $34,294 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $381,222 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,921 |
| Insurance | $55,197 |
| All other expenses | $90,130 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,122,895 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,960,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,698,020 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,951,170 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,380 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $151,794 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $348,231 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,225 |
| Total assets | $8,260,929 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $620,869 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $569,054 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $946,957 |
| Total liabilities | $2,136,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,642,525 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $481,524 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,260,929 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Voices For Children has recieved totaling $43,900.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
David W Hearst Jr Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GRANTS RELATED TO PURPOSE OF CHARTIABLE ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
Ellis Family Foundation Del Mar, CA PURPOSE: VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS COURT-APPOINTED ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN | $7,500 |
Orville And Gayle Kolterman Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Michael A & Pamela S Crane Family Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: COURT ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN | $1,400 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $162,500 |
| Earnings | $89,458 |
| Admin Expense | $1,484 |
| Net Contributions | $115,308 |
| Ending Balance | $365,782 |
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|---|---|---|
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American Civil Liberties Union San Francisco, CA | $16,577,611 | $8,409,590 |
One Fair Wage Inc Oakland, CA | $7,050,518 | $5,545,678 |
Voices For Children San Diego, CA | $8,260,929 | $8,546,295 |
Child Advocates Of Silicon Valley Inc Milpitas, CA | $5,336,365 | $3,788,919 |
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