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Voices for Virginias Children

EIN 54-1726265 · Richmond, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF VOICES FOR VIRGINIA'S CHILDREN IS TO CHAMPION PUBLIC POLICIES AND LEGISLATION THAT ACHIEVE POSITIVE AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
9
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$130,457, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $823,225 spent. POLICY AND PROGRAMS: THIS FISCAL YEAR, VOICES FOR VIRGINIA'S CHILDREN (VOICES) ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO CHAMPION PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ACHIEVE POSITIVE AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. WE RE-LAUNCHED VIRGINIA'S YOUTH IN ACTION (VAYA), A STATEWIDE YOUTH POLICY COUNCIL OF 10-12 INDIVIDUALS AGES 15-24. WHETHER JUST DISCOVERING THEIR VOICE OR SEASONED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, YOUNG LEADERS IN VAYA HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY.THROUGHOUT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION, VOICES HOSTED THREE POWERFUL ADVOCACY DAYS. THE "OUR VOICES, OUR FUTURE" INTERGENERATIONAL ADVOCACY DAY BROUGHT TOGETHER ADVOCATES OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND PROFESSIONS TO ELEVATE POLICIES THAT CENTER YOUNG PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. WE ALSO HAD A PLAYDATE AT THE CAPITOL, WHERE WE CREATED A HANDS-ON, FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACE WHERE LEGISLATORS ENGAGED DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO UNDERSCORE THE URGENT NEED FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INVESTMENTS. LASTLY, WE HOSTED A HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL ADVOCACY DAY, WHERE WE CALLED ON LAWMAKERS TO ENSURE EVERY VIRGINIA STUDENT HAS ACCESS TO NO-COST, HEALTHY MEALS AT SCHOOL. IN 2025, VOICES CHAMPIONED CRITICAL POLICY WINS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. AS PART OF THE PUSH MATERNAL HEALTH COALITION, WE SUPPORTED THE MOMNIBUS LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE, SECURING MORE THAN $5 MILLION IN MATERNAL HEALTH INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES, MIDWIFE PARITY, INCREASED POSTPARTUM DOULA VISITS, AND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. FAMILIES GAINED GREATER SUPPORT THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF THE REFUNDABLE STATE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) TO 20 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL CREDIT, PUTTING MORE MONEY DIRECTLY INTO THE POCKETS OF HARDWORKING, LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS. A PACKAGE OF SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH BILLS PASSED THIS SESSION, EXPANDING ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH IN SCHOOLS, REQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING, AND INCREASING SUICIDE AWARENESS EDUCATION. OUR EFFORTS SUPPORTED INVESTMENTS IN CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WITH $500,000 FOR WORKFORCE RETENTION AND $425,750 TO EXPAND KINSHIP SERVICES. BEYOND VIRGINIA, VOICES BROUGHT THE STORIES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO CAPITOL HILL DURING OUR FEDERAL ADVOCACY DAY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, WE URGED VIRGINIA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE HARMFUL CUTS TO MEDICAID, SNAP, HEAD START, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS. VOICES ALSO CONTINUES TO TRACK FEDERAL THREATS TO MEDICAID EXPANSION IN VIRGINIA, WHERE OVER 630,000 PEOPLE RELY ON COVERAGE THAT COULD BE JEOPARDIZED BY FEDERAL BUDGET DECISIONS. TO STRENGTHEN THIS ADVOCACY, WE CREATED INTERACTIVE MAPS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE PROJECTED HARM IN TERMS OF COVERAGE, FUNDING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOSSES POSED BY H.R.1 TO VIRGINIA'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS WHO SUPPORT THEM.
  2. $26,157 spent. LOBBYING: VOICES PARTICIPATES IN LOBBYING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS WITH LEGISLATORS AND ADVOCACY DAYS WITH PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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