VOICE OF WITNESS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION

EIN: 263648452 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$605,482
Total Expenses
$947,279
Total Assets
$831,287
Net Assets
$822,769
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
NATASHA JOHNSON
Phone
4152061291
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

VOICE OF WITNESS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $605K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $947K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES COMPRISE THE FOLLOWING: 1) THE VOW BOOK SERIES: THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF TITLES IN OUR ORAL HISTORY BOOK SERIES, WHICH FEATURES PERSONAL NARRATIVES FROM PEOPLE IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE AND CAREFULLY RESEARCHED APPENDICES MATERIAL; AND, 2) THE VOW EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES WITH IMPORTANT UNHEARD STORIES AND PROVIDES THEM WITH RESOURCES TO HELP THEM CONDUCT THEIR OWN ORAL HISTORY PROJECTS. KEY SERVICES INCLUDE TEACHER TRAININGS, STUDENT WORKSHOPS AND CURRICULA AND RESOURCE RESOURCE CREATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $253,814 Revenue: $120,153

VOW BOOK FELLOWSHIP/BOOK SERIES: TRAINING, EDITORIAL SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION OF EDITORIAL PROJECTS FOCUSED ON REFUGE MIGRATION, DEMOCRACY, AND THE AUTOMATION OF POVERTY. DEVELOPMENT OF...

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VOW BOOK FELLOWSHIP/BOOK SERIES: TRAINING, EDITORIAL SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION OF EDITORIAL PROJECTS FOCUSED ON REFUGE MIGRATION, DEMOCRACY, AND THE AUTOMATION OF POVERTY. DEVELOPMENT OF STORYTELLING INCUBATOR AND BEGINNING EFFORTS TO CREATE DIFFERENTIATED MEDIUMS FOR NARRATIVE STORYTELLING. EXPENSES INCLUDE EDITOR FEES AND STIPENDS, TRAVEL & LODGING, RESEARCH, EDITING, AND TRANSLATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $143,646 Revenue: $12,202

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND DISSEMINATION OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO IMPACTED AND INVESTED COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DEVELOPMENT OF FORMAL COMMUNITY...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PR ENGAGEMENT WITH AND DISSEMINATION OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO IMPACTED AND INVESTED COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DEVELOPMENT OF FORMAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH DEDICATED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, ELEVATION OF NARRATORS AND ORAL STORYTELLING IN ACTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $146,449

EDUCATION PROGRAM: CURRICULUM CREATION, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA EDUCATORS AND AROUND THE U.S. EXPENSES INCLUDE EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF, SUPPLIES, TRAVEL. DUE TO THE...

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EDUCATION PROGRAM: CURRICULUM CREATION, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA EDUCATORS AND AROUND THE U.S. EXPENSES INCLUDE EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF, SUPPLIES, TRAVEL. DUE TO THE CONVERSION OF MUCH OF OUR REVENUE FROM PROJECT- AND PROGRAM-BASED. CREATION OF DIGITIZED CURRICULA ON DEMOCRACY AND SCALING OF EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $467,822
Program Service Revenue $132,355
Investment Income $3,958
Other Revenue $1,347
TOTAL REVENUE $605,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,105
Salaries & Benefits $731,711
Fundraising Expenses $227,875
Program Expenses $570,352
Other Expenses $188,463
TOTAL EXPENSES $947,279

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $605,482 $933,436 -0.4%
Expenses $947,279 $880,120 +0.1%
Net Income $-341,797 $53,316 -7.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$118,547
Total Directors
8
$118,547
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTINE LEJA BOARD PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA KIM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUPE POBLANO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI LOK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO (THRU 5/2023) 32.00
Officer Director
$113,012 $5,535 $118,547
NICOLE JANISIEWICZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAVITHA MOORTHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HILDA VEGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBEKAH ROLLSTON DIRECTOR (THRU 6/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $605,482 $947,279 $831,287 $-341,797
2022 $933,436 $880,120 $1,171,414 $53,316
2021 $1,019,983 $855,654 $1,246,630 $164,329
2021 $909,116 $855,655 $1,246,630 $53,461
2020 $728,424 $799,680 $1,064,441 $-71,256
2019 $1,247,393 $663,753 $1,018,177 $583,640
2018 $706,833 $557,334 $432,256 $149,499
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