Voice For Adoption is located in Burtonsville, MD. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voice For Adoption 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 12/2022, Voice For Adoption generated $71.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COORDINATING COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITHIN THE ADOPTION FIELD - VFA HAS SUCCEEDED IN GETTING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO WORK TOGETHER TO INFORM THE PUBLIC, THE MEDIA, AND DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN WAITING TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. VFA WRITES AND DISTRIBUTES A WEEKLY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER WHICH GOES OUT TO MORE THAN 1,000 RECIPIENTS TO ALERT THEM ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES, LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES, AND POLICY AND PRACTICE WITHIN BOTH THE ADOPTION FIELD AND CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE ESPECIALLY AS THEY RELATE TO SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION EFFORTS. VFA NOW HAS OVER 2,500 FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING FAMILIES, FRONT-LINE WORKERS, AND POLICY MAKERS. PUBLIC AWARENESS - VFA CONDUCTED AN ANNUAL PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENT FEATURED PHOTOS AND STORIES OF 85 FAMILIES THAT HAVE ADOPTED CHILDREN FROM FOSTER CARE IN OFFICES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. VFA ALSO PRESENTED AWARDS FOR ADOPTION ACROSS BOUNDARIES AND CONTINUING SERVICES TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
COORDINATING COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITHIN THE ADOPTION FIELD - VFA HAS SUCCEEDED IN GETTING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO WORK TOGETHER TO INFORM THE PUBLIC, THE MEDIA, AND DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN WAITING TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. VFA WRITES AND DISTRIBUTES A WEEKLY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER WHICH GOES OUT TO MORE THAN 1,000 RECIPIENTS TO ALERT THEM ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES, LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES, AND POLICY AND PRACTICE WITHIN BOTH THE ADOPTION FIELD AND CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE ESPECIALLY AS THEY RELATE TO SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION EFFORTS. VFA NOW HAS OVER 2,500 FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING FAMILIES, FRONT-LINE WORKERS, AND POLICY MAKERS. PUBLIC AWARENESS - VFA CONDUCTED AN ANNUAL PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENT FEATURED PHOTOS AND STORIES OF 85 FAMILIES THAT HAVE ADOPTED CHILDREN FROM FOSTER CARE IN OFFICES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. VFA ALSO PRESENTED AWARDS FOR ADOPTION ACROSS BOUNDARIES AND CONTINUING SERVICES TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Schylar Baber Executive Director | 40 | $93,339 | |
Lori Ross President | 2 | $0 | |
Mary Boo Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Carol Bishop Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Wendy Spoerl Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Darlene Allen Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $62,800 |
Investment income | $58 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $3,580 |
Total Revenue | $71,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $37,547 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $48,887 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,100 |
Other expenses | $16,067 |
Total expenses | $103,601 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $92,325 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $94,075 |
Total liabilities | $408 |
Net assets or fund balances | $93,667 |