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 05/2023, 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 05/2023, Voice Of The Faithful Inc generated $353.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $371.7k during the year ending 05/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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MISSION AND GOALS PROJECTS INCLUDED: (1) THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND REPORT ON DIOCESAN FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, WHICH WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL U.S. BISHOPS AND DIOCESAN CFOS AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS AND MEDIA. (2) MAINTENANCE OF THE DIOCESAN FINANCES DATABASE PORTAL FOR CATHOLICS TO ASSESS THEIR DIOCESES FINANCIAL REPORTING. (3) FIRST ANNUAL REVIEW OF DIOCESAN FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE, WHICH WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL U.S. BISHOPS AND DIOCESAN CFOS AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS AND MEDIA. (4) DEVELOPED A WORKSHEET IN PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL REVIEW OF DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCHERS. (5) PLANNED AN EXTENSION OF THE DIOCESAN DATABASE PORTAL TO INCLUDE COLLECTED DATA ON DIOCESAN CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. (6) MAINTAINED REFERENCE AND ADVOCACY MATERIALS FOR CHILD PROTECTION ON THE WEBSITE. (7) PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE BROKEN VESSEL HEALING CIRCLES PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY CLERGY SEX ABUSE AND MAINTAINED RELATED INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE. (8) CONDUCTED MINI-SYNODS ON GOVERNANCE AND CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMS. (9) PLANNED AND INITIATED 43 LISTENING SESSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE DIOCESAN PHASE OF THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY, INCLUDING THE TRAINING OF FACILITATORS AND SCRIBES TO LEAD SESSIONS AND COLLECT THE INFORMATION. (9) COLLABORATED WITH OTHER REFORM ORGANIZATIONS ON SYNODALITY PROJECTS, CLERICALISM, AND WOMENS ROLES IN THE CHURCH.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT AND ACTION MEETINGS GENERATED SUPPORT AND SPONSORS FOR VOTF PROGRAMS, FACILITATED PROJECT COLLABORATION WITH OTHER REFORM GROUPS, AND PROVIDED PROJECT REPORTS TO MEMBERS. WORK INCLUDED PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS VOTF PROJECTS. WE MAINTAINED MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY CONTACTS WITH AFFILIATE LEADERS AND OUR MONTHLY PARTNERS AND REPORTED TO MEMBERS SIGNIFICANT NEWS AND INFORMATION REGARDING ACTION PLANS AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS. THE HIGHLIGHT WAS OUR 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.
MEMBER SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS INFORM MEMBERS AND MEDIA ABOUT PROJECTS AND GENERAL CATHOLIC NEWS USING A SEMIMONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER AND DAILY BLOG POSTINGS. WE DISTRIBUTED SPECIALIZED EMAILS ALERTING MEMBERS ON BREAKING NEWS ABOUT CATHOLIC CHURCH REFORM AND ISSUES, ABOUT NATIONAL AND LOCAL VOTF MEETINGS, ABOUT CATHOLIC ADULT EDUCATION COURSES AND SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO CHURCH REFORM. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO POST REPORTS ABOUT CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE ON THE WEB SITE. IN ADDITION, WE UPDATED AND MOVED THE VOTF WEBSITE TO A MORE ROBUST PLATFORM FOR HANDLING PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Gomez Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Elia Marnick Trustee | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
John Salvati Treasurer As Of 70323 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Marnick Secretary Thru 82022 | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Joseph Finn Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Margaret Roylance Vice President | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $353,854 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,247 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $353,854 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $46 |
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 | $353,900 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $148,165 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,614 |
Office expenses | $26,774 |
Information technology | $28,962 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,637 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,160 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $928 |
Insurance | $3,441 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $371,698 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $327,930 |
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 | $5,703 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $466 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,650 |
Total assets | $335,749 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,822 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,822 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $307,269 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,658 |
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 | $335,749 |