Joyful Voices
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Community Chorus for those persons living with Dementia and their caregivers. The aim of the Joyful Voices Chorus is to serve as a resource for people in the greater Richmond, VA area in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss and their caregivers by sharing the power of music through a true choral experience in a safe environment and welcoming space. We aim to foster joy, a sense of well being, and purpose among those with memory loss as well as promote a greater community understanding of the capabilities of those with early-stage memory loss.
- Income
- $55,183
- Spending
- $47,557
- Reserves
- 22.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Highest pay
- $12,542, artistic director (fall), key
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $46,860 spent. In 2025, Joyful Voices provided a weekly chorus for persons with dementia and their caregivers. Clients, including caregivers, numbered over 58 unique persons this year. There were over 26 weekly rehearsals and a Spring and a Fall concert for the public. The rehearsals included refreshments and social activities.
- $697 spent. Joyful Voices provides a weekly email newsletter to all participants including singers with dementia, caregivers, volunteers and supporters. An active website is also maintained providing up to date Chorus information, concert announcements, links for donations, and community awareness .
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 2018.
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.
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