Voices For Children is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Voices For Children employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voices For Children 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 06/2022, Voices For Children generated $11.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VOICES FOR CHILDREN (VFC) RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MANAGES OVER 1,600 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO SERVE AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASAS) AND IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF SAN DIEGO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THESE CASA SERVICES. VFC WAS FOUNDED IN 1980 IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AND SINCE 2015, HAS ALSO OPERATED THE CASA PROGRAM FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY. CASA VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN AND INTERFACING WITH THE PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR ABANDONMENT. CURRENTLY ALL OF THE NEARLY 5,000 CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOSTER CARE RECEIVE ASSESSMENT SERVICES, AND OVER 2,625 OF THE 3,628 CHILDREN IN URGENT NEED OF ADVOCACY RECEIVE CASAS OR CASE LIAISON SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, 486 CHILDREN IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARE BEING SERVED BY CASAS. CASAS WORK CLOSELY WITH VFC STAFF TO PREPARE REPORTS FOR EACH JUVENILE COURT HEARING, AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE ADVOCACY PLANS FOR THE CHILDREN. THIS INFORMATION HELPS SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES MAKE THE MOST INFORMED DECISIONS TO HELP EACH CHILD BE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUCCESSFUL. IN ADDITION, THE CASE FILES OF ALL CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOSTER CARE ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY, AND THOUSANDS OF REPORTS ARE WRITTEN AND FILED THAT EVALUATE, UPDATE, AND PRIORITIZE CHILDREN'S CASES, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF MATCHING THEM WITH TRAINED CASA VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anneelise Goetz ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Annette Bradbury Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Lai Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Payne Moser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luisa Ayala Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Benirschke Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,466,580 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,953,410 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,483,723 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $663,865 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,903,713 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20,735 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,275 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$201,193 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,721,980 |
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. | $94,212 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $763,004 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,415 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,903,422 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $298,759 |
Payroll taxes | $350,502 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,821 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,528 |
Advertising and promotion | $204,404 |
Office expenses | $32,319 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $396,804 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $63,765 |
Insurance | $57,527 |
All other expenses | $110,147 |
Total functional expenses | $6,636,393 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,990,869 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,509,075 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,871,355 |
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 | $153,225 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225,989 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $296,234 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,025 |
Total assets | $12,075,772 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $506,122 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $372,922 |
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 | $51,372 |
Total liabilities | $930,416 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,138,288 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,007,068 |
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 | $12,075,772 |