Nonprofit · EIN 58-1637918
VOICE OF THE VALLEY
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $104,718 | $62,899 | $41,819 | $82,720 | $0 | $82,720 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,593 | $78,171 | $17,422 | $40,901 | $0 | $40,901 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,513
- Membership dues
- $35,124
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $251
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,170
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,680
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,684
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,661
- Other expenses
- $27,554
- Program services (functional)
- $51,032
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,901
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,720
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,720
- Cash, savings and investments
- $82,720
- Gross receipts
- $106,183
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Folta | Artistic Director | 18 | $14,000 |
| James Camp | Accompanist | 5 | $5,600 |
| Rachel Massey | Prima Voce Director | 6.5 | $3,080 |
| Salley Baker | Chairwoman Board of Directors | 0 | $0 |
| Bryan McMeen | Past Board Member Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Melissa Gillaland | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Hearn | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Pace | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Ashley Becker | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Isiah Harper | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Kim Lester | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lauren Heath | Treasurer Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Folta | Artistic Director | 18 | $14,000 |
| James Camp | Accompanist | 5 | $5,600 |
| Rachel Massey | Prima Voce Director | 6.5 | $3,080 |
| Rick McKnight deceased | Past Chairman Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Baker | Current Chairwoman Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan McMeen | Board Member Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Pace | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Melissa Gilliland | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Hearn | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Resa Lord | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Darlene Laird | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 BROADWAY, COLUMBUS, GA 31901-2735
- In care of
- % CECIL MCGOUIRK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 900 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Rick McKnight, 11 Linden Point, Columbus GA 31904
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lauren Heath, 0
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Mission
The purposeof Voices of the Valley VoV is to inspire young singers to become lifelong learners of music through choral experience VoV in residence at Columbus State Universitys Schwob School of Music is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides the children of the Chattahoochee Valley with excellent choral training and performance opportunities Not only do the children in Voices of the Valley develop a lifelong love of music but Columbus GA and surrounding communities experience the wonder and joy of music as shared by children Voices of the Valley currently serves about 85 children from multiple cities counties and schools VoV hosts a special partnership with One MCSD school each semester offering college-level clinics to the school free of charge and including performances in each concert By partnering school singers with VOV singers and instrumentalists VoV provides an artistic creative collaborative outlet building key components to a well-rounded education
Program accomplishments
- Winter 2024 Concert - River Center Columbus GA Spring 2025 Concert - River Center Columbus GA Community performances in Columbus GA Approximately 75 Children Performed Locally Strong local attendance maxed out seating in Legacy Hall expanded to 2 performances in Spring Expenses include an allocation of instruction costExpenses $40,654 · grants $16,000
- Spring Concert - National Infantry Museum Columbus GA Moore Voices Moore Joy Concert Voices of the Valley Childrens choir partnered with Fort Moore Elementary School to perform a combined performance at the National Infantry Museum Approximately 75 children Traveled and Performed Expenses include an allocation of instruction costExpenses $7,010 · grants $4,000
- Arts in the Park Performance - Spring 2025 Approximately 20 children performed at local park for celebration of arts and culture in the Chattahoochee Valley Expenses include an allocation of instruction costExpenses $1,684
- Evensong at St Thomas Episcopal Church Columbus GA - Spring 2025 Organ Dedication and Celebration of Life for Rick McKnight Approximately 30 children performed for community event to celebrate the legacy of a local advocate and cultural leader of the community Expenses include an allocation of instruction costExpenses $900
- Nutcracker Ballet - River Center in Columbus GA Winter 2024 Treble section of Advanced Choir collaborated with Columbus Ballet in Waltz of the Snowflakes piece for 2 performances Expenses include an allocation of instruction costExpenses $784
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1637918
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,720
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,183
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $104,718 | $62,899 | $82,720 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $95,593 | $78,171 | $40,901 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Rick McKnight | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Rick McKnight | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rick McKnight | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 58-1637918).
Questions about VOICE OF THE VALLEY
- What is the EIN of VOICE OF THE VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOICE OF THE VALLEY is 58-1637918.
- Is VOICE OF THE VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to VOICE OF THE VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOICE OF THE VALLEY 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 THE VALLEY 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 THE VALLEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOICE OF THE VALLEY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Rick McKnight.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOICE OF THE VALLEY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,000 (Michelle Folta, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does VOICE OF THE VALLEY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,718, expenses of $62,899 and total assets of $82,720 at year end.
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