Forgotten Voices International, operating under the name Forgotten Voices, is located in Dillsburg, PA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 08/2024, Forgotten Voices employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forgotten Voices 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 08/2024, Forgotten Voices generated $449.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $520.3k during the year ending 08/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORGOTTEN VOICES INTERNATION, FVI, IS DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF JESUS BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FVI, PARTNERS AND EQUIPS TRUSTWORTHY LOCAL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DEVELOP CUSTOM PLANS THAT HOLISTICALLY ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN USING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THROUGH A 5-YEAR CAPACITY BUILDING PROCESS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY, FVI PROVIDES TRAINING WORKSHOPS, SKILLS TRAINING, FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE ORPHAN CARE WORK BEING DONE IN THESE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BY LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERS, FIELD STAFF AND CAREGIVERS. TO IMPROVE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF FAMILIES BEYOND OUR PARTNERSHIP, FVI HAS ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING A CAREGIVERS ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHIL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ZIMBABWE - FORGOTTEN VOICES INTERNATIONAL PROVIDED SERVICES TO 3,082 BENEFICIARIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. FVI PARTNERED WITH 17 CHURCHES, TRAINING CHURCH VOLUNTEERS, AND FUNDING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENT STAFFING AND RESOURCES. FORGOTTEN VOICES HAS APPROXIMATELY 97 PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN ZIMBABWE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO COUNSEL, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OUR BENEFICIARIES IN ZIMBABWE. THESE COSTS ARE NOT QUANTIFIED IN OUR FINANCIAL REPORTS, BUT THEIR EFFORTS ARE NECESSARY AND INSTRUMENTAL IN INSURING THAT OUR IMPACT IN THESE COUNTRIES IS SUSTAINABLE AND EXTENDS WELL BEYOND OUR 5 -YEAR PARTNERSHIP. THE VOLUNTEERS ALSO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE TRANSFORMATION THAT IS HAPPENING FOR THOSE THAT WE SERVE.
ZAMBIA - FORGOTTEN VOICES INTERNATIONAL PROVIDED SERVICES TO 5,082 BENEFICIARIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. FVI PARTNERED WITH 22 CHURCHES, TRAINING CHURCH VOLUNTEERS, AND FUNDING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENT STAFFING AND RESOURCES. FORGOTTEN VOICES HAS APPROXIMATELY 86 PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN ZAMBIA WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO COUNSEL, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OUR BENEFICIARIES IN ZAMBIA. THESE COSTS ARE NOT QUANTIFIED IN OUR FINANCIAL REPORTS, BUT THEIR EFFORTS ARE NECESSARY AND INSTRUMENTAL IN INSURING THAT OUR IMPACT IN THESE COUNTRIES IS SUSTAINABLE AND EXTENDS WELL BEYOND OUR 5 -YEAR PARTNERSHIP. THE VOLUNTEERS ALSO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE TRANSFORMATION THAT IS HAPPENING FOR THOSE THAT WE SERVE.
MALAWI - FORGOTTEN VOICES INTERNATIONAL PROVIDED SERVICES TO 1,174 BENEFICIARIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDRE. FVI PARTNERED WITH 17 CHURCHES, TRAINING CHURCH VOLUNTEERS, AND FUNDING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENT STAFFING AND RESOURCES. FORGOTTEN VOICES HAS APPROXIMATELY 37 PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN MALAWI WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO COUNSEL, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OUR BENEFICIARIES IN MALAWI. THESE COSTS ARE NOT QUANTIFIED IN OUR FINANCIAL REPORTS, BUT THEIR EFFORTS ARE NECESSARY AND INSTRUMENTAL IN INSURING THAT OUR IMPACT IN THESE COUNTRIES IS SUSTAINABLE AND EXTENDS WELL BEYOND OUR 5 -YEAR PARTNERSHIP. THE VOLUNTEERS ALSO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE TRANSFORMATION THAT IS HAPPENING FOR THOSE THAT WE SERVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shelton Taguma Prev. Exec. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,400 |
Dr Beverly J Nyberg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Keith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Proctor Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Dolislager Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $449,802 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $449,802 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $13 |
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 | $449,815 |
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 | $255,366 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,239 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,769 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $86,606 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,739 |
Other employee benefits | $7,040 |
Payroll taxes | $12,703 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,708 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,057 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,498 |
Information technology | $10,792 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,299 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,762 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $520,275 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,780 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $95,780 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,904 |
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 | $20,904 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,876 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,000 |
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 | $95,780 |