Voice Of The Faithful Inc
- Assets
- $244.5k
- Revenue
- $312.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Needham Heights, MA
- Founding
- 12/2002
- Data as of
- 05/2021
- EIN
- 02-0631760
Organization Overview
Voice Of The Faithful Inc is located in Needham Heights, MA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 05/2021, Voice Of The Faithful Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voice Of The Faithful Inc 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 05/2021, Voice Of The Faithful Inc generated $312.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $311.9k during the year ending 05/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
PROVIDE A PRAYERFUL VOICE ATTENTIVE TO THE SPIRIT THOROUGH WHICH THE FAITHFUL CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE GOVERNANCE AND GUIDANCE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS - PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED SEMIMONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER AND DAILY BLOG POSTINGS TO MEMBERS ABOUT VOTF ACTIONS AND CATHOLIC NEWS. PROVIDED SPEAKERS ON VOTF PROJECTS FOR AFFILIATE MEETINGS. DISTRIBUTED SPECIALIZED EMAILS ALERTING MEMBERS TO BREAKING NEWS ON CATHOLIC CHURCH REFORM AND ISSUES. ALERTED MEMBERS TO PETITION ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION ON CHURCH REFORM THROUGH REGULAR EMAILS PREPARED BY STAFF. ALERTED MEMBERS VIA EMAILS ABOUT VOTF NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEETINGS, CATHOLIC ADULT EDUCATION COURSES (BOTH ON-SITE AND ONLINE) AND SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO CHURCH REFORM. POSTED NEW REPORTS ABOUT CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE ON WEB SITE.
MISSION AND GOALS PROJECTS: MAINTAINED PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY CLERGY SEX ABUSE THROUGH THE BROKEN VESSEL HEALING CIRCLES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AS REQUESTED FOR THE PROGRAM. CONDUCTED THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF DIOCESAN FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY; PRESENTED THE REPORT TO MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE; DISTRIBUTED THE FINAL REPORT TO U.S. BISHOPS AND THE MEDIA. MAINTAINED THE DIOCESAN FINANCES DATABASE. INITIATED A FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE ASSESSMENT OF ALL U.S. DIOCESES, AND PLANNED THE EXTENSION OF THE DATABASE TO HANDLE THE ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REVIEW. MAINTAINED REFERENCE AND ADVOCACY MATERIALS FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND DEVELOPED A WORKSHEET FOR EVALUATING DIOCESES ON THE BASIS OF THEIR CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. ENGAGED SUPPORT FROM CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCHERS TO INFORM THE EFFORT. PLANNED AN EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT DIOCESAN DATABASE TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ANNUAL REPORT ON CHILD PROTECTION AT THE DIOCESAN LEVEL. INITIATED THE REVIEW OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITES OF ALL U.S. DIOCESES. CONDUCTED MINI-SYNODS ON GOVERNANCE AND CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. COLLABORATED WITH OTHER REFORM ORGANIZATIONS ON REFORM PROJECTS RELATED TO SYNODALITY, CLERICALISM, AND WOMENS ROLES.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT AND ACTION MEETINGS: GENERATED SUPPORT AND SPONSORS FOR VOTF PROGRAMS. FACILITATED PROJECT COLLABORATION MEETINGS AND WORK WITH OTHER REFORM GROUPS. PROVIDED PROJECT REPORTS TO MEMBERS. PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS VOTF PROJECTS. MAINTAINED MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CONTACTS WITH AFFILIATE LEADERS AND MONTHLY PARTNERS. REPORTED TO MEMBERS ON SIGNIFICANT NEWS AND INFORMATION REGARDING ACTION PLANS AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS. HELD ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO CHURCH REFORM.
MEMBER SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS - PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED SEMIMONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER AND DAILY BLOG POSTINGS TO MEMBERS ABOUT VOTF ACTIONS AND CATHOLIC NEWS. PROVIDED SPEAKERS ON VOTF PROJECTS FOR AFFILIATE MEETINGS. DISTRIBUTED SPECIALIZED EMAILS ALERTING MEMBERS TO BREAKING NEWS ON CATHOLIC CHURCH REFORM AND ISSUES. ALERTED MEMBERS TO PETITION ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION ON CHURCH REFORM THROUGH REGULAR EMAILS PREPARED BY STAFF. ALERTED MEMBERS VIA EMAILS ABOUT VOTF NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEETINGS, CATHOLIC ADULT EDUCATION COURSES (BOTH ON-SITE AND ONLINE) AND SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO CHURCH REFORM. POSTED NEW REPORTS ABOUT CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE ON WEB SITE.
MISSION AND GOALS PROJECTS: MAINTAINED PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY CLERGY SEX ABUSE THROUGH THE BROKEN VESSEL HEALING CIRCLES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AS REQUESTED FOR THE PROGRAM. CONDUCTED THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF DIOCESAN FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY; PRESENTED THE REPORT TO MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE; DISTRIBUTED THE FINAL REPORT TO U.S. BISHOPS AND THE MEDIA. MAINTAINED THE DIOCESAN FINANCES DATABASE. INITIATED A FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE ASSESSMENT OF ALL U.S. DIOCESES, AND PLANNED THE EXTENSION OF THE DATABASE TO HANDLE THE ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REVIEW. MAINTAINED REFERENCE AND ADVOCACY MATERIALS FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND DEVELOPED A WORKSHEET FOR EVALUATING DIOCESES ON THE BASIS OF THEIR CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. ENGAGED SUPPORT FROM CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCHERS TO INFORM THE EFFORT. PLANNED AN EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT DIOCESAN DATABASE TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ANNUAL REPORT ON CHILD PROTECTION AT THE DIOCESAN LEVEL. INITIATED THE REVIEW OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITES OF ALL U.S. DIOCESES. CONDUCTED MINI-SYNODS ON GOVERNANCE AND CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. COLLABORATED WITH OTHER REFORM ORGANIZATIONS ON REFORM PROJECTS RELATED TO SYNODALITY, CLERICALISM, AND WOMENS ROLES.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT AND ACTION MEETINGS: GENERATED SUPPORT AND SPONSORS FOR VOTF PROGRAMS. FACILITATED PROJECT COLLABORATION MEETINGS AND WORK WITH OTHER REFORM GROUPS. PROVIDED PROJECT REPORTS TO MEMBERS. PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS VOTF PROJECTS. MAINTAINED MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CONTACTS WITH AFFILIATE LEADERS AND MONTHLY PARTNERS. REPORTED TO MEMBERS ON SIGNIFICANT NEWS AND INFORMATION REGARDING ACTION PLANS AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS. HELD ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO CHURCH REFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Pat Fox President | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Margaret Roylance Vice President | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Joseph Finn Treasurer As Of 5312021 | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Donna B Doucette Executive Director | Officer | 38.53 | $0 |
Michael Marnick Secretary As Of 5312021 | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Patricia Gomez Trustee As Of 5312020 | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $288,755 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $23,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $309 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,664 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $178 |
| 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 | $312,842 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $145,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,086 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,906 |
| Office expenses | $16,196 |
| Information technology | $22,805 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,425 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,960 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $928 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $311,901 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,041 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,517 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,650 |
| Total assets | $244,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,947 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $23,542 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,489 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $180,813 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,228 |
| 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 | $244,530 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Voice Of The Faithful Inc has recieved totaling $62,050.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $60,950 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $300 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $300 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $300 |
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation Andover, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $31,794 |
| Ending Balance | $31,794 |
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