Voice of the Valley
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purposeof Voices of the Valley VoV is to inspire young singers to become lifelong learners of music through choral experience VoV in residence at Columbus State Universitys Schwob School of Music is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides the children of the Chattahoochee Valley with excellent choral training and performance opportunities Not only do the children in Voices of the Valley develop a lifelong love of music but Columbus GA and surrounding communities experience the wonder and joy of music as shared by children Voices of the Valley currently serves about 85 children from multiple cities counties and schools VoV hosts a special partnership with One MCSD school each semester offering college-level clinics to the school free of charge and including performances in each concert By partnering school singers with VOV singers and instrumentalists VoV provides an artistic creative collaborative outlet building key components to a well-rounded education
- Income
- $104,718
- Spending
- $62,899
- Reserves
- 15.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Highest pay
- $14,000, artistic director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (5)
- $40,654 spent. Winter 2024 Concert - River Center Columbus GA Spring 2025 Concert - River Center Columbus GA Community performances in Columbus GA Approximately 75 Children Performed Locally Strong local attendance maxed out seating in Legacy Hall expanded to 2 performances in Spring Expenses include an allocation of instruction cost
- $7,010 spent. Spring Concert - National Infantry Museum Columbus GA Moore Voices Moore Joy Concert Voices of the Valley Childrens choir partnered with Fort Moore Elementary School to perform a combined performance at the National Infantry Museum Approximately 75 children Traveled and Performed Expenses include an allocation of instruction cost
- $1,684 spent. Arts in the Park Performance - Spring 2025 Approximately 20 children performed at local park for celebration of arts and culture in the Chattahoochee Valley Expenses include an allocation of instruction cost
- $900 spent. Evensong at St Thomas Episcopal Church Columbus GA - Spring 2025 Organ Dedication and Celebration of Life for Rick McKnight Approximately 30 children performed for community event to celebrate the legacy of a local advocate and cultural leader of the community Expenses include an allocation of instruction cost
- $784 spent. Nutcracker Ballet - River Center in Columbus GA Winter 2024 Treble section of Advanced Choir collaborated with Columbus Ballet in Waltz of the Snowflakes piece for 2 performances Expenses include an allocation of instruction cost
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix, AZ), EIN 86-0338886. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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