Nonprofit · EIN 20-1585919
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,882,271 | $2,313,393 | $1,568,878 | $3,861,250 | $202,272 | $3,658,978 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,173,032 | $1,931,705 | $241,327 | $2,376,816 | $297,930 | $2,078,886 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,920,810 | $2,229,413 | -$308,603 | $2,170,892 | $447,930 | $1,722,962 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,623,638
- of which government grants
- $133,719
- Membership dues
- $142,356
- Program service revenue
- $67,325
- Investment income
- $189,785
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $112,445
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $119
- Other revenue
- $1,523
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,831
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,103,421
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,528,898
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,968
- Accounting fees
- $55,506
- Depreciation
- $9,788
- Program services (functional)
- $1,715,066
- Management and general (functional)
- $191,125
- Fundraising (functional)
- $407,202
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,376,816
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,861,250
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $202,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,658,978
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,425
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,447,019
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,211,959
- Gross unrelated business income
- $47,636
- Gross receipts
- $4,722,787
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 73
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LEWIS | CEO/EDITOR IN CHIEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,080 | $420 |
| JULIANNE MARKOW | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,534 | $22,337 |
| ERICA CONNELL | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,838 | $392 |
| REID CARR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KELLY | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MORGAN-REED | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CHAMBERS-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS MEDRANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKIE PENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WOOLLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK QUACKENBUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LEWIS | CEO/EDITOR IN CHIEF Officer | 40 | $174,999 | $8,750 |
| JULIANNE MARKOW | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,377 | $7,228 |
| ERICA CONNELL | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,060 | $5,353 |
| REID CARR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KELLY | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MORGAN-REED | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CHAMBERS-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS MEDRANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKIE PENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WOOLLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK QUACKENBUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LEWIS | CEO/EDITOR IN CHIEF Officer | 40 | $168,901 | $8,452 |
| JULIANNE MARKOW | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,649 | $7,078 |
| REID CARR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KELLY | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MORGAN-REED | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN CHAMBERS-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS MEDRANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKIE PENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WOOLLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 B ST STE 302, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-4246
- In care of
- % ANN ALPERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT LEWIS, 110 WEST A STREET 650, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT LEWIS, CEO
- Phone
- (619) 325-0525
- Website
- VOICEOFSANDIEGO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-1585919 or by the name VOICE OF SAN DIEGO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO CONSISTENTLY DELIVER GROUND-BREAKING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION. TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY GIVING CITIZENS THE KNOWLEDGE AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS NECESSARY TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATE AND INFORM THE RESIDENTS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ABOUT CIVIC AND REGIONAL ISSUES AND TO PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF ISSUES AFFECTING THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF SAN DIEGO.Expenses $1,715,066 · revenue $19,689
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1585919
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,861,250
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,722,787
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,882,271 | $2,313,393 | $3,861,250 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,173,032 | $1,931,705 | $2,376,816 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,920,810 | $2,229,413 | $2,170,892 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,979,821 | $2,078,982 | $2,137,471 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1585919).
Questions about VOICE OF SAN DIEGO
- What is the EIN of VOICE OF SAN DIEGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOICE OF SAN DIEGO is 20-1585919.
- Is VOICE OF SAN DIEGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to VOICE OF SAN DIEGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOICE OF SAN DIEGO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VOICE OF SAN DIEGO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VOICE OF SAN DIEGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOICE OF SAN DIEGO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOICE OF SAN DIEGO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,080 (SCOTT LEWIS, CEO/EDITOR IN CHIEF).
- How much revenue does VOICE OF SAN DIEGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,882,271, expenses of $2,313,393 and total assets of $3,861,250 at year end.
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