Voice of Da Voiceless Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Voice of Da Voiceless Inc. requires tax-exempt status to ensure that the maximum amount of funding received is used directly for community programs and services rather than federal income taxes. As a nonprofit organization focused on youth development mentorship violence prevention educational support and community outreach tax exemption allows the organization to expand services to underserved children and families in need. Tax-exempt status also increases eligibility for grants foundation funding and corporate sponsorships as many funding sources require proof of 501c3 status before awarding support. In addition donors are more likely to contribute when donations are tax-deductible. Maintaining tax-exempt status strengthens transparency accountability and public trust while helping the organization sustain and grow programs that positively impact the community.
- Income
- $51,757
- Spending
- $50,069
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
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 (1)
- $15,000 spent. Voice of Da Voiceless Inc. delivers a comprehensive range of programs designed to support incarcerated individuals returning citizens and at-risk youth through emotional development accountability and community engagement. The organization focuses on rebuilding individuals from within recognizing that personal transformation leads to stronger families and safer communities. Through its A.D.V.I.L. 2.0 Adults Deprogramming Violent Intentions Learned program Voice of Da Voiceless provides pre-entry rehabilitation centered on emotional intelligence communication skills and self-accountability for incarcerated individuals. This work begins prior to release reinforcing the belief that transformation starts with awarenessnot punishment. The C.O.R.Y. Carefully Organizing and Redirecting Youth program actively serves youth in grades 712 through structured mentorship leadership development and positive peer engagement. C.O.R.Y. sessions are held weekly at the Parkway Recreation Center on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM creating a consistent safe and community-centered environment for youth development. Additional youth engagement and programming are also supported through partnerships with Mohawk Valley Community College Mondays 3:00 PM 5:00 PM and the Utica Youth Bureau. Through Care by Ear the organization strengthens family connections by enabling incarcerated parents to record themselves reading to their children fostering emotional bonds and consistent communication despite physical separation. The program currently serves incarcerated individuals nationwide through phone video and messaging platforms. Voice of Da Voiceless also supports successful reentry through its Parole Clothing & Reentry Support Program providing essential resources clothing and mentorship to individuals returning home restoring dignity and confidence during reintegration. In addition the D.O.A. Domestic Violence Opioids & Alcohol Awareness Program is actively held every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Utica Public Library. This program supports individuals impacted by domestic violence and substance abuse through guided discussions emotional intelligence development peer support and life-skills training in a structured and supportive setting. The organization also engages in faith-based community outreach partnering with local churches and leaders to provide trauma-informed support restorative conversations and opportunities for spiritual growth. Across all initiatives Voice of Da Voiceless Inc. is grounded in three core principles: communication accountability and consistency working collectively to transform lives reconnect families and rebuild communities from the inside out.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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