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Voices for Children Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2746076 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION IS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. WE PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NEEDS, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE STABILITY, WELL-BEING, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
64
Volunteers
585
Highest pay
$234,333, key employee

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

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 37 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025, VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO 1,099 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN THROUGH ITS CHILDREN'S NEEDS PROGRAM, DELIVERING ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD, RENT AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, MEDICAL NEEDS, FURNITURE, AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS SUPPORT HELPS REMOVE IMMEDIATE BARRIERS TO SAFETY AND STABILITY SO CHILDREN CAN FOCUS ON HEALING, LEARNING, AND THRIVING DURING TIMES OF CRISIS.IN ADDITION, 571 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND EXPAND EXPOSURE TO NEW ENVIRONMENTS. THESE EXPERIENCES SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS WHILE CREATING POSITIVE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THAT MANY CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE MIGHT OTHERWISE MISS.
  2. $2.3 million spent. VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION SUPPORTED OLDER YOUTH TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE THROUGH ITS INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMMING, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE IN EDUCATION, WORKFORCE READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND LIFE SKILLS.YOUTH RECEIVED COACHING, MENTORSHIP, AND ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE STABILITY AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HELPING ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THESE SERVICES ARE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF CARE WITHOUT PERMANENT FAMILY CONNECTIONS OR TRADITIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS.
  3. VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 462 CHILDREN THROUGH KINSHIP STABILIZATION EFFORTS, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-ON SUPPORT TO RELATIVE CAREGIVERS. THROUGH TARGETED INTERVENTION, ONLY FOUR CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM EXPERIENCED PLACEMENT IN GROUP HOME SETTINGS, DEMONSTRATING STRONG PLACEMENT STABILITY OUTCOMES.BY HELPING CHILDREN REMAIN SAFELY WITH FAMILY MEMBERS RATHER THAN ENTERING TRADITIONAL COSTLY FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS, THESE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTE TO COST SAVINGS TO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM WHILE IMPROVING EMOTIONAL AND PLACEMENT STABILITY AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM CHANGES TRAJECTORIES FOR CHILDREN WHO ENTER CARE SO THEY DO NOT END UP AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND BECOMING A STATISTIC.

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 October 13, 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 June 1987.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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