Disability Voices United
- Assets
- $410.0k
- Revenue
- $614.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Manhattan Beach, CA
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-1243094
Organization Overview
Disability Voices United is located in Manhattan Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2017. As of 12/2022, Disability Voices United employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Voices United 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, Disability Voices United generated $614.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $609.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACYIN 2022, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES, INCLUDING REFORMING THE FAIR HEARING SYSTEM AND CALIFORNIA'S CONSERVATORSHIP SYSTEM. DVU BUILT AND LED COALITIONS AROUND THESE MAJOR ISSUES AND ACHIEVED LEGISLATIVE SUCCESS BY ENACTING CONSERVATORSHIP REFORM AND SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING IN STATE LAW. DVU ALSO ADVOCATED FOR ELIMINATION OF PERSISTENT RACIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEM AND INCREASED OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY OVER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DVU TESTIFIED BEFORE VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION TO CALL FOR EQUITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.NARRATIVE CHANGEIN 2022, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED LED EFFORTS TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE AROUND A RANGE OF DISABILITY ISSUES AND ELIMINATE SOCIETAL ABLEISM. DVU WORKED TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND CONSERVATORSHIP BY JOINING WITH THE #FREEBRITNEY MOVEMENT TO SHO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & TRAININGIN 2022, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED TRAINED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS. DVU LED THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM TO TRAIN SELF-ADVOCATES AND FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, ON LEADERSHIP AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY SKILLS. DVU TRAINED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ON CALIFORNIA'S SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM THROUGH BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS AND A STATEWIDE CONFERENCE. DVU ALSO LED MONTHLY MEETINGS AROUND ENSURING ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES.
ADVOCACYIN 2022, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND ADVOCATED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGES, INCLUDING REFORMING THE FAIR HEARING SYSTEM AND CALIFORNIA'S CONSERVATORSHIP SYSTEM. DVU BUILT AND LED COALITIONS AROUND THESE MAJOR ISSUES AND ACHIEVED LEGISLATIVE SUCCESS BY ENACTING CONSERVATORSHIP REFORM AND SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING IN STATE LAW. DVU ALSO ADVOCATED FOR ELIMINATION OF PERSISTENT RACIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEM AND INCREASED OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY OVER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DVU TESTIFIED BEFORE VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION TO CALL FOR EQUITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.
NARRATIVE CHANGEIN 2022, DISABILITY VOICES UNITED LED EFFORTS TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE AROUND A RANGE OF DISABILITY ISSUES AND ELIMINATE SOCIETAL ABLEISM. DVU WORKED TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND CONSERVATORSHIP BY JOINING WITH THE #FREEBRITNEY MOVEMENT TO SHOW THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN MAKE CHOICES THROUGH SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING. DVU APPEARED EXTENSIVELY IN THE MEDIA TO EXPOSE ABUSIVE CONSERVATORSHIP AND HIGHLIGHT SUCCESS STORIES. DVU ALSO ISSUED A REPORT CALLED "UNFAIR HEARINGS: HOW PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LACK ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA".
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judy Mark President | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $0 |
Fernando Gomez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Diana Pastora Carson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Hinkle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Wood Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vivian Haun Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $124,268 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $479,555 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $603,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $552 |
| 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 | $614,857 |
| 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 | $300,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,290 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,639 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,529 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $11,450 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $421 |
| Office expenses | $44 |
| Information technology | $16,523 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,608 |
| 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 | $3,315 |
| All other expenses | $5,948 |
| Total functional expenses | $609,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $384,972 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
| 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 | $409,972 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,165 |
| 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 | $3,337 |
| Total liabilities | $24,502 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $385,470 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $409,972 |