Nonprofit · EIN 47-4484086
GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $434,172 | $423,311 | $10,861 | $482,783 | $41,059 | $441,724 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,861 | $100,366 | $85,495 | $481,148 | $50,285 | $430,863 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $334,199 | $326,506 | $7,693 | $359,095 | $13,727 | $345,368 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $409,318
- of which government grants
- $111,587
- Program service revenue
- $11,027
- Investment income
- $11,899
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$793
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,928
- Other revenue
- $1,928
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,917
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $272,577
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $90
- Accounting fees
- $8,445
- Occupancy
- $22,599
- Travel
- $5,008
- Program services (functional)
- $227,789
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,153
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,369
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $481,148
- Total assets, end of year
- $482,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,059
- Net assets, end of year
- $441,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $441,724
- Gross receipts
- $445,429
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 174
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EYLEEN BRAATEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,750 |
| JIM JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK BENNETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD GOLDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN JACKSON LOCKETT-EL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE LEE RANDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE DINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA IZBICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY PEARL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY BARCLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIRARD MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HILARY SMEDSRUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EYLEEN BRAATEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,189 |
| JIM JENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEATH YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK BENNETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD GOLDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN JACKSON LOCKETT-EL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAHZORE SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRELL FOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE LEE RANDALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN THOMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE DINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA IZBICKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY PEARL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EYLEEN BRAATEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,668 |
| JAMES JENSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEATH YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK BENNETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD GOLDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELEN JACKSON LOCKETT-EL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAHZORE SHAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARRELL FOSS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE LEE RANDALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN THOMSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE DINES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA IZBICKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY PEARL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SHAW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7400 METRO BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439-2316
- In care of
- % MARY J LENARD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 4627 Bruce Ave, Edina MN 55424
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN SHAW, 7400 METRO BLVD 255, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55439
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Mary Lenard, 4627 Bruce Ave, Edina MN 55424
- Signed the 990
- JOHN SHAW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (612) 440-9660
- Website
- givingvoicechorus.org
- Return prepared by
- SDK CPA
Mission
INSPIRES AND EQUIPS ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS TO SING IN CHORUSES THAT FOSTER JOY, WELL-BEING, PURPOSE, AND COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING.
Program accomplishments
- CHOIRS: GVI PROVIDES FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR THREE CHOIRS IN THE TWIN CITIES THAT INVOLVE PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THESE CHORUSES WEEKLY ENGAGE 180+ PEOPLE IN SINGING AND LEARNING NEW MUSIC FOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. THERE ARE TWO 16-WEEK SESSIONS EACH YEAR AND ONE 8-WEEK SESSION IN THE SUMMER LED BY A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC DIRECTOR. THESE CHORUSES SERVE AS LEARNING LABORATORIES FOR GVI AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND REFINING OF CHORUS PROGRAMMING.Expenses $214,152 · revenue $10,483
- OUTREACH: GVI BUILDS AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARTICIPATING IN CHORAL SINGING FOR THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER'S. THIS OUTREACH IS DONE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH NATIONAL CONFERENCES, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GATHERINGS FOR DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY CHORUSES AROUND THE COUNTRY.Expenses $11,871
- CONSULTING: GVI SUPPORTS THE LAUNCH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NEW CHORUSES FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS. GVI PROVIDES CONSULTING EXPERTISE ON ALZHEIMER'S PROGRAMMING AND MUSICAL/ARTS PRODUCTION TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF COURSE DESIGN AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES THAT CHANGE THE STIGMA OF ALZHEIMER'S. THIS CONSULTING INCLUDES THE USE OF THE GVI TOOLKIT, AN ONLINE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTERESTED IN A CHORUS, QUARTERLY WEBINARS, AND THE GV LEARNING COMMUNITY, A NETWORK OF CHORUSES AROUND THE GLOBE COMMITTED TO SHARING BEST PRACTICES.Expenses $1,766
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4484086
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $482,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $445,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $434,172 | $423,311 | $482,783 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,861 | $100,366 | $481,148 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $334,199 | $326,506 | $359,095 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $314,728 | $285,713 | $367,518 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Mary Lenard | August 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-4484086).
Questions about GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE is 47-4484086.
- Is GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE 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 GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,750 (EYLEEN BRAATEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $434,172, expenses of $423,311 and total assets of $482,783 at year end.
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