Finding Our Voices is located in Camden, ME. According to its NTEE Classification (I71) the organization is classified as: Spouse Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Finding Our 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 12/2023, Finding Our Voices generated $248.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $221.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FINDING OUR VOICES ENDEAVORS TO BREAK THE SILENCE SURROUNDING DOMESTIC ABUSE IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FINDING OUR VOICES IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE ISSUE OF INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND INTO THE LIGHT. IN 2021 WITH SEED MONEY FROM THE SUNSHINE LADY FOUNDATION FINDING OUR VOICES STARTED THE "GET OUT, STAY OUT" FUND TO ASSIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS WITH BILLS AND OTHER EXPENSES TO BE ABLE TO GET FREE AND SAFE, AND KEEP THEIR CHILDREN AND PETS SAFE AS WELL. IN 2023, THE GET OUT, STAY OUT FUND ASSISTED 175 MAINE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE ALSO HAVE A PROGRAM CALLED FINDING OUR SMILES PROVIDING MAINE WOMEN AND CHILD DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS WITH ACCESS TO FREE, DIGNIFIED, AND GOLD-STANDARD DENTAL CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth True Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Wilson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Stivers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Gagnon Da Silva Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,000 |
Nicole Larrabee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrisha Mclean President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,142 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $227,381 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,523 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $512 |
Investment income | $30 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,660 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $248,725 |
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. | $1,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,771 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,360 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,727 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $550 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,674 |
Office expenses | $17,081 |
Information technology | $17,761 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,375 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $698 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $221,812 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,637 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,054 |
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 | $80,691 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,067 |
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 | $3,067 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $77,624 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $80,691 |
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